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Board awards chiller replacement contract and approves $1.25M modular classroom purchase
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Summary
The board approved a $650,025 contract (plus $52,000 contingency) to replace a failing chiller at Esperanza Middle School and authorized purchase of an eight-classroom modular unit for Chopticon High School for $1,245,981.33 (plus $100,000 contingency) via a Baltimore County cooperative contract.
The board approved two facilities actions on Feb. 3: a construction contract award to replace an aging air-cooled chiller at Esperanza Middle School and the purchase of an eight-classroom modular unit for Chopticon High School.
Facilities staff described the chiller project as an in-kind replacement of a 2002 air-cooled chiller that is beyond typical life expectancy; the recommended contract to Gagan Mechanical is $650,025 with a $52,000 contingency. Staff noted the replacement will use updated refrigerant (R-513A), includes standard warranties (two-year contractor, five-year manufacturer) and is funded in the district's local improvement program and CIP.
On the modular unit, staff requested use of a Baltimore County Public Schools cooperative purchase to buy an 8-classroom modular unit from Modular Genius for $1,245,981.33 plus a $100,000 contingency. Presenters said life expectancy for modular units is often cited near 15 years, but the district needs temporary swing space to support phased renovation projects; the unit's 25-week fabrication schedule motivated prompt board approval to hit summer fabrication and an early-August delivery and site connection timeline.
Both motions were moved, seconded and approved by voice vote. Staff said the modular unit will be connected on site by the general contractor to manage utilities and fire alarms as part of planned construction phasing.
