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Trustees note cost and vendor issues with Johnson Controls contract for HVAC controls
Summary
District staff told the board Johnson Controls (JCI) controls are proprietary, require vendor service visits that cost the district, and that switching to an open system would be expensive (district estimates ranged from ~$40,000 to $500,000 depending on scope). Trustees urged staff to press the vendor and include upgrade options and costs in the consolidated facilities list.
The superintendent told trustees that the district remains committed under an existing Johnson Controls (JCI) contract and cannot afford to fully replace the proprietary controls out of the operating budget. "We can't afford right now to get away from Johnson Controls... it's about a $500,000 to do a full switch," she said, while noting that other estimates discussed during the meeting ranged lower for partial work.
Board members raised concerns that the controls are proprietary and that the district pays each time Johnson Controls must come out for adjustments, which increases operating costs. Trustees asked staff to document upgrade options, phased alternatives and any estimated costs so the board can weigh whether to include work in a bond or pursue incremental fixes.
