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Board approves purchase of adjoining lot, Intech controls upgrade and selects Pepsi beverage contract

Richland County CUSD 1 Board of Education (regular monthly meeting) · February 20, 2026

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Summary

The board voted to buy a lot south of the high school for $30,000 to enable future facility expansion, approved a $424,675 Intech automation/controls upgrade for the middle school (to be paid from O&M with a 25% deposit), and awarded a three‑year beverage contract to Pepsi Mid America ($6,000/year plus 15% commission) to fund kitchen equipment replacement.

The Richland County CUSD 1 board approved several contracts and purchases during its regular meeting.

Property purchase: Administration presented a purchase agreement for a lot located adjacent to the high school (address given as 1126 East Cutler Street) for $30,000. Staff said the parcel ties into previously acquired lots and will allow future expansion for maintenance facilities, wrestling/JRTC and other campus needs. The board approved the purchase on a roll‑call vote.

Intech automation controls: Administration recommended awarding a controls upgrade for the middle school to Intech. The existing middle school automation system (installed circa 2009) was described as obsolete; administration said upgrading to Intech's platform would link elementary and middle schools on a single system and could yield annual energy savings "close to $15,000" by improving efficiency. Total project cost presented was $424,675 to be paid from O&M funds, with a 25 percent payment on contract acceptance ($106,168.75) and quarterly billing for the balance; a three‑year maintenance agreement was also recommended (year one $28,200). The board approved the Intech proposal by roll call.

Beverage contract: After evaluating proposals, administration recommended a three‑year exclusive beverage agreement with Pepsi Mid America offering a $6,000 annual donation and a 15 percent commission on vended products; administration noted concession and fountain sales make Pepsi the best revenue fit despite higher commission offers for vending-only from other bidders. The board approved the Pepsi Mid America contract on a roll call vote and administration said the district intends to direct those funds toward kitchen equipment replacement schedules.