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Board approves stadium electrical and grading work; hears scope and cost questions about HVAC controls
Summary
The board approved a $24,345 electrical proposal by Yates Electric LLC and a $9,123 grading/asphalt proposal by Elements Landscape Management for the stadium visitor side, and discussed a separate $97,700 project to replace building automation controls for the high school and field house.
The Ambridge Area School District board approved two contracts to address visitor-side stadium infrastructure and heard discussion about a separate building-automation (HVAC controls) project for the high school and field house.
Buildings and Grounds recommended awarding a proposal to Yates Electric LLC to install electrical services on the stadium visitor side for $24,345 and a proposal to Elements Landscape Management for grading and asphalt straightening after bleacher removal for $9,123; both were presented as the lowest bidders and recommended for approval. Board members asked about the intended use of the graded area and whether it would address past safety concerns for band members who had been positioned at the sidelines. Administration replied the electrical work would rehouse equipment into a small shed, allow lights to run on the visitor side without a generator, and that the grading would stabilize the area with limestone and seed as a temporary measure until the board decides on a permanent seating solution.
In a separate Buildings & Grounds report, administration presented a proposal to replace or update the building automation system (controls) for the high school and field house at a cost of $97,700 using the COSTARS state-bidding process. The board clarified that the work covers electronic controls rather than full HVAC unit replacement; administration said removing a few units could reduce cost by roughly $15,000 but recommended the comprehensive controls work to address failing communications between control panels and HVAC equipment.
Motions to approve the stadium electrical and grading contracts passed on roll-call votes. The HVAC-controls project remained under discussion and may be evaluated for scope adjustments.
Next steps: contracts will be executed for the stadium electrical and grading work; administration will provide further detail on HVAC controls scope and possible cost reductions for board consideration.
