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Traffic Engineer Contract Amendment Approved for $8,000 to Address Permit Changes and Site Access
The committee approved an amendment to GPI's contract, the town's traffic engineer, for $8,000. This amendment covers additional resident engineering services required due to an extension of the Mass DOT permit and necessary changes to the project's radius and an abandoned water line. The issue regarding the radius and potential traffic flow conflicts, where cars entering and exiting simultaneously might face tight conditions, was discussed. While current traffic cones are contributing to the tightness, it was confirmed that the completed project will allow for simultaneous entry and exit. The traffic engineer's services were deemed necessary for these permit-related adjustments and design modifications.
Apparatus Bay Door Issues Addressed with $27,832 Change Order for Enhanced Reliability
The committee approved a potential change order (PCO 437) for $27,832 to address issues with the 16 overhead doors in the apparatus bays. The original proposal was $35,000, with costs reduced by removing vendor markup and some labor. The problem involved a gap at the top of three doors causing air infiltration and temperature regulation issues, particularly affecting the police garage and Sally port. This also impacted the electric reheat system's ability to build pressure. The recommended solution involves adding painted angles to seal the gap. While rewiring one door as a test eliminated inconsistent operation, the report identified a long-term risk of photo eyes becoming misaligned due to door movement. The alternative of light bars was considered more reliable for long-term operation. The committee expressed concern about potential design flaws and inquired about similar issues at other fire stations, like Linfield, which also uses photo eyes. Ultimately, the decision was made to proceed with the light bar solution for reliability, despite the cost.
WT Rich Extended General Conditions Staffing Reduced to Save Costs, With Debate on Superintendent Role
The committee discussed potential cost savings related to extended general conditions for WT Rich, specifically regarding staffing. The initial cost was $200,000, but through discussions and restructuring, it was reduced to $125,765 (PCO 326B, R1). This reduction was achieved by decreasing staffing levels, reassessing roles, and leveraging existing resources. Specifically, one assistant project manager was reassigned, and one of two assistant superintendents was removed from the project. The committee debated the value of retaining a specific superintendent, Derek, whose role was highly hands-on and critical for resolving issues, especially within the building. While his removal saved approximately $17,000 per month (totaling around $40,000-$42,000 for the remaining duration), many felt his expertise was invaluable. Ultimately, the committee authorized Justin and the presenter to execute PCO 326R1 for an amount not to exceed $150,000, allowing flexibility to retain Derek for a portion of the remaining time while managing costs.
Town Building Committee Reviews Project Budget and Approves Change Orders
The Town Building Committee reviewed the WT Rich project budget, noting remaining balances and upcoming expenditures. Approximately $12,000 remains in the WT Rich contract, with $37,000 for the architect, both expected to be finalized within two months. Other project costs include $17,000 for construction materials testing, with a portion allocated for Route 114 paving and recent compaction testing. The communication tower budget has remaining funds, and the technology budget, initially $950,000, is being used for items like TVs and programming, with a portion expected to be unspent. Security system payments are on hold pending commissioning, with a chargeback expected for fire stopping issues. The committee also discussed a $3,250,000 balance for change orders, forecasting a credit change order of approximately $1,640,000 from the construction manager for unused funds. Remaining uncommitted funds are $2.6 million, with potential for several hundred thousand more to return to the budget. Minor budget adjustments were made, including accounting for Change Order 20 ($80,000) and moving $66,000 for utility costs.
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