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Board approves urgent contract for school fire system replacements
Summary
The Blanchester Board of Education declared an urgent necessity under Ohio law and authorized Superintendent and Treasurer to execute a not-to-exceed $453,000 contract with Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP to replace fire detection and alarm systems at three schools, with authority for up to 10% in change orders.
The Blanchester Board of Education voted July 27 to declare an urgent necessity and waive formal competitive bidding so the district can proceed immediately with replacing fire detection and alarm systems at Blanchester High School, Blanchester Middle School and Putnam Elementary School.
Board member John Panetta introduced the resolution recommending the district "waive competitive bidding" and to authorize an agreement with Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP for a not-to-exceed Contract Sum of $453,000 — $160,000 for the high school, $164,000 for the middle school and $129,000 for Putnam Elementary. The Board authorized the Superintendent and the Treasurer to execute the agreement and up to 10% in change orders; change orders above that threshold must return to the Board for approval. The motion passed by roll call: AYES: 5, NAYS: 0.
The resolution cites Ohio Revised Code Section 3313.46 as the legal basis for waiving formal bidding when an "urgent necessity" exists. The Board discussed the need to begin work promptly to minimize disruption to daily operations and identified Johnson Controls as an experienced contractor whose proposal the Superintendent deemed "competitive and in the best interest of the District."
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