Facilities committee recommends multiple summer projects, rebids and maintenance agreements including $558,414 playground contract

Council Rock School District facilities staff presented a slate of recommended summer projects and contract actions on April 9, including bid awards, a required rebid and multi‑year maintenance agreements.

Playground renovations: Facilities recommended awarding the 2026 playground renovations at Goodno, Rolling Hills, Churchville and Welch elementary schools to Premier Builders Inc. at $558,414 after the apparent low bidder (Cousins Inc.) withdrew due to a mathematical error. Staff said the district pre‑purchased equipment and expects delivery by mid‑June for summer installation.

North dust collector: Facilities reported a newspaper failed to run the February bid advertisement for the North dust collector replacement, necessitating rejection of current bids and a rebid anticipated for the June facilities meeting; staff warned that rebidding could jeopardize summer completion and said they will coordinate timing with schools and contractors.

South wrestling mats: Facilities recommended DK Construction for Resolite double‑sided wrestling mats at South High School for $51,399, noting disposal, freight and installation are included and that long lead times make fall/winter installation likely.

Other recommended awards and contracts included a district wood gym/ floor maintenance contract to Myers Sports Floor ($27,050), a five‑year kitchen hood inspection and cleaning agreement with Air Vent Duct Cleaning ($73,320 total), a Tremco roof coating for North at $272,400 (chosen over a $1.1M replacement because the district plans work at North in roughly 10 years), and masonry power washing and metal panel installation at South to Armor Masonry Restoration for $634,303. Facilities also recommended a three‑year Johnson Controls preventive maintenance agreement covering 19 chillers for a total of $220,097.

Staff said some items will be rebid via PennBid and that the district will return to the board for formal contract approvals. Board members asked for additional cost breakouts where appropriate (for example, Holland cafeteria carpet vs. tile) and expressed concern about timing when rebids threaten summer completion.