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Board authorizes emergency $83,865.91 replacement for Lenoir City High School water heater and boiler
Summary
District staff described a leak and additional boiler damage at Lenoir City High School and asked the board to approve an emergency, turnkey replacement; the board moved and approved the $83,865.91 emergency replacement to avoid cafeteria shutdowns if hot water were lost.
The Lenoir City Board of Education approved an emergency addendum on March 26 to replace a failing water tank and an unexpectedly damaged boiler at Lenoir City High School, with staff citing a total emergency cost of $83,865.91.
Staff explained that an initially estimated water‑tank replacement (~$20,000) became significantly more expensive after crews discovered the boiler needed replacement as well, bringing the total to the figure presented to the board. Facilities staff emphasized the operational urgency: a loss of hot water would prevent cafeteria operations. “If that failed, we don't have an operating cafeteria at the high school,” a staff member said.
Because of the immediate operational risk, staff asked the board to authorize a turnkey plumbing replacement without restarting the full bid process. A motion to approve the emergency replacement was made, seconded and approved by the board.
Next steps: staff will execute the emergency contract and proceed with replacement work; procurement records and final invoices should document the vendor selection and final cost.
