Board awards $304,379 Pool Pak contract to ThermalNetics for community pool

The Williamston Board of Education voted unanimously Oct. 6 to award a contract to ThermalNetics of Auburn Hills to supply Pool Pak mechanical equipment for the district’s community pool at a cost not to exceed $304,379.00.

Andrew Dobbs of The Christman Company recommended the award, noting the equipment’s six‑month lead time and the need to place the order now so installation can occur during summer 2026. "Mr. Dobbs recommended to the Board that they award a contract to ThermalNetics provide the Pool Pak Mechanical Equipment for the Community Pool," the meeting record states. The motion to award the contract was made by Deborah Wolf and seconded by Sarah Belanger and passed on a roll call vote, Aye: 5, Nay: 0.

The board packet and discussion indicate the lead time drove the timing of the award; the minutes record the vendor and the not-to-exceed amount but do not include a breakdown of scope, warranty terms, or funding source for the purchase. The board did not identify any dissenting members during the recorded vote. The Christman Company is identified in the record as the recommending firm; ThermalNetics was selected as the contractor.

Next steps recorded in the minutes: Mrs. Deal asked Amanda Hathaway Frattarelli to conduct the roll call vote and the contract will proceed as awarded. The meeting did not record a specific implementation schedule beyond the general note that work should occur during summer 2026.