Board authorizes $484,900 high‑efficiency boiler for municipal center after staff assurances

Township staff presented a proposal to replace the municipal center's more than 20‑year‑old hot‑water boiler system after failures reduced the building to a single operating boiler and curtailed police firearms‑range use. Southland (CoStars vendor) quoted $484,900 for a new high‑efficiency system; staff estimated 25‑year fuel‑cost savings of roughly $216,932 and noted potential PECO rebates and use of a $76,000 energy efficiency block grant to offset part of the purchase.

Board members pressed staff for additional vendor quotes, an itemized cost breakdown (labor vs. materials) and whether electric or hybrid options were considered. Staff said Southland's recent chiller project for the township, the existing maintenance contract and CoStars vetting gave reason to proceed with Southland; staff offered to obtain additional detail and make the purchase subject to administrative review and vendor cost verification.

Supervisor Kane moved to authorize the purchase of the high‑efficiency hot‑water boiler at $484,900 with administrative review; the motion passed on a 4–1 voice vote. One supervisor recorded a Nay during the roll call; concerns centered on procurement competition and long‑term use of a gas system versus non‑hydrocarbon alternatives.