Board reviews boiler replacement proposal with $66,860 base cost and timing concerns

May 18, 2026

The Facilities Committee presented vendor estimates for a MAES boiler replacement—$66,860 base cost plus optional work—and raised timing and procurement questions tied to a Lochinvar price increase and potential rebates; the board asked for direction.

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The Minnewaska Area Schools Facilities Committee presented detailed vendor pricing and timing for a proposed replacement of the MAES boiler, prompting the School Board to seek direction on scope and procurement. The proposal from Ellingson Plumbing, Heating, A/C & Electrical lists a boiler replacement cost of $66,860, additional work totaling $4,040, and an estimated $10,500 CenterPoint Utilities rebate available to the district. Administration also shared Agassiz Chemical & Equipment estimates for hydronic system treatment at $28,860 and disposal services at $5,990.

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