Board hears $11.05M estimate as low bids come in for Boyertown Elementary HVAC, roof and electrical work
November 12, 2025 | Boyertown Area SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
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Jamie Lynch of CHA summarized competitive bids for the Boyertown Elementary School roof, mechanical and electrical contracts and recommended awarding contracts with a set of alternates that would keep the project on schedule and at lower cost than the district’s original budget.
Lynch said three prime contracts were bid: roof (apparent low: EA Roofing, just over $2.4 million), mechanical (apparent low: JBM Mechanical of Nazareth, Pa., just over $3.9 million) and electrical (apparent low: Phillips Brothers, about $2.0 million). After the recommended alternates and standard soft costs, Lynch reported a total project estimate of roughly $11.05 million.
Because the bid package came in under the district’s prior budget, CHA recommended retaining the specified 30‑year EPDM single‑ply roof rather than selecting a cheaper 20‑year product, and including alternates to replace the HVAC in the administrative suite ($125,000), switch to a more efficient gas water heater ($109,000), and add rooftop openings and steel support work ($10,000). Lynch told the board EA Roofing has limited history on very large jobs but provided strong references and that Johns Manville product warranties would be available.
On sequencing, Lynch said the HVAC and roof work would be coordinated (new curbs will be incorporated so rooftop units can be set without cutting holes in a newly installed roof) and that switchgear and electrical lead times mean some electrical work is likely to be completed the second summer of construction. He also described a plan to order long‑lead HVAC equipment early so contractors can work across summer 2026 and 2027 as needed.
Board members asked about warranties, generator placement and whether the single‑summer roof replacement alternate should be accepted; Lynch said the contractor indicated no added cost to finish the full roof in 2026 and that a 30‑year, edge‑to‑edge warranty from Johns Manville would be provided.
The presentation concluded with administration saying it would bring formal award motions and contract documents to the next legislative meeting for action.
Lynch said three prime contracts were bid: roof (apparent low: EA Roofing, just over $2.4 million), mechanical (apparent low: JBM Mechanical of Nazareth, Pa., just over $3.9 million) and electrical (apparent low: Phillips Brothers, about $2.0 million). After the recommended alternates and standard soft costs, Lynch reported a total project estimate of roughly $11.05 million.
Because the bid package came in under the district’s prior budget, CHA recommended retaining the specified 30‑year EPDM single‑ply roof rather than selecting a cheaper 20‑year product, and including alternates to replace the HVAC in the administrative suite ($125,000), switch to a more efficient gas water heater ($109,000), and add rooftop openings and steel support work ($10,000). Lynch told the board EA Roofing has limited history on very large jobs but provided strong references and that Johns Manville product warranties would be available.
On sequencing, Lynch said the HVAC and roof work would be coordinated (new curbs will be incorporated so rooftop units can be set without cutting holes in a newly installed roof) and that switchgear and electrical lead times mean some electrical work is likely to be completed the second summer of construction. He also described a plan to order long‑lead HVAC equipment early so contractors can work across summer 2026 and 2027 as needed.
Board members asked about warranties, generator placement and whether the single‑summer roof replacement alternate should be accepted; Lynch said the contractor indicated no added cost to finish the full roof in 2026 and that a 30‑year, edge‑to‑edge warranty from Johns Manville would be provided.
The presentation concluded with administration saying it would bring formal award motions and contract documents to the next legislative meeting for action.
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