Approval of the Back-up Boiler Replacement.

The boiler to be replaced is the redundant back-up boiler that failed in January 2022. Without the redundancy of this boiler, the building is at risk of not having heat, interrupting operations and requiring students to be housed elsewhere at an increased cost to the University. It is imperative that the procurement of the replacement unit begin as soon as possible in anticipation of the fall heating season so the back-up boiler can be in place and functioning in case of a primary boiler failure.

The estimated cost to replace the boiler is $120,000. State Risk insurance will reimburse KSU for actual cost of permanent boiler replacement less a $5,000 deductible. The total liability to KSU will be $5,000.

Director Cable recommends that the Board of Regents approve the Back-up Boiler Replacement.

Approve the Back-up Boiler Replacement.