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District reports storm costs, completed repairs and upcoming facility bids
Summary
Buildings & Grounds committee members reviewed storm-related expenses (about $100,000), reported 526 of 546 post-storm work orders completed, announced bids for electrical switchgear and elevator controller, and said Intermediate South roof and façade work is finished on time and under budget.
The Buildings & Grounds committee of the Toms River Regional School District reviewed the facilities impact from recent winter storms and ongoing capital work.
Officials said winter Storm Hernando (Feb. 23–24) was declared a state of emergency, making the district eligible for state and federal reimbursement. Staff estimated extra expenses for the storm at "a little over $100,000," covering equipment, labor and some damaged equipment, and said they are pursuing all available reimbursement programs.
Facilities staff reported 546 post-storm work requests, with 526 completed and 20 still awaiting parts or follow-up; many open requests were HVAC-related. Staff also said HVAC coils that might have taken six to eight weeks to replace were repaired during the storm week, and some referendum funds were redirected to complete those repairs and related equipment work.
The committee was told bids are forthcoming: Intermediate North electrical switchgear replacement and boiler bids are scheduled (bids due March 26), and South Toms River elevator controller bids are due April 15. The work for these projects is expected to be completed before the end of summer.
Officials said groundwater sampling at 123 Walnut will continue at the department's request; no concerning results were reported so far. The committee also heard that the Intermediate South roof replacement and façade work are complete, resolving long-standing mold and leak issues and finishing on time and under budget. Staff noted zoning changes for apartments adjacent to 123 Walnut do not affect district operations.
Board members questioned roof leaks and vendor follow-ups; staff acknowledged a few leaks were identified and vendors were responding, calling overall impact minimal.
The committee adjourned without taking votes on these items; follow-up includes bid openings and continued monitoring of remaining maintenance requests.
