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Board approves $70,286 engineering quote to begin Edgewood Middle School HVAC work
Summary
The Moriarty‑Edgewood School District board on Dec. 16 approved a $70,286 engineering proposal to start phases 1–2 of an HVAC overhaul at Edgewood Middle School; the board clarified the figure covers engineering services only and flagged larger construction costs to follow.
The Moriarty‑Edgewood School District board approved an engineering proposal worth $70,286 to begin design and planning work for an overhaul of Edgewood Middle School’s HVAC system.
Board discussion focused on the scope of the proposal and next steps. A board member described the quote as “just engineering,” adding that it will cover design and limited subcontractor work and that construction and equipment costs will follow. The board’s civil engineer reviewed the quote and “was confident that it was in line with PSFA’s schedule,” a board member said.
The board discussed recurring leaks associated with roof‑mounted swamp‑cooler systems and older chillers and agreed the engineering phase is the first step toward replacing those systems with refrigerated air and a long‑term solution. A motion to approve the engineering quote was moved and seconded and carried by voice vote.
The district did not present a final construction budget at the meeting; board members and staff said further design work and site assessments will produce more detailed cost estimates. The superintendent and facilities staff said they will return with next steps, including proposed timelines and procurement plans, once engineering reports are complete.
What happens next: District staff will contract with the engineering firm to complete phases 1 and 2; the board directed staff to return with recommendations and likely construction estimates in subsequent meetings.
