Bond 2025 Chiller Replacement Projects GMP Amendment | NEISD Board Meeting - 07.27.26

The North East Independent School District (NEISD) Board held a meeting on July 27, 2026, focusing primarily on procurement and contracting matters related to the 2025 bond program. The board reviewed and approved a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) amendment for bid package three, phase one, involving the replacement of six chillers at three elementary schools (Wetmore, Rome Forest, and Oak Meadow) with a GMP of $863,714.54. The project is part of a larger $17.9 million bond program to replace 57 chillers across 31 campuses, divided into four bid packages to expedite installation. The board also discussed over $100,000 in technology-related purchases, including redundancy and cybersecurity services from Zayo Group, noting a 44% increase over prior projections due to additional services. A motion to approve these technology purchases passed, although some trustees expressed concerns and requested further information on service level agreements and funding sources. The meeting concluded with the approval of these procurement items and adjournment.