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Staff said working groups have begun FF&E and IT vendor selection and that they expect most selections to be complete before the school community breaks for the summer. The plan is to document vendor proposals and cost estimates over the summer and present full FF&E and technology designs and budgets to the committee and the Board of Education in October or November, then seek approvals through the Office of Grants Administration (OGA) in November. If approvals proceed on the schedule presented, staff said they plan to issue purchase orders in December so vendors can start manufacturing and deliver in time for furniture installation after building readiness.

The committee heard a brief explanation of state procurement mechanics. Staff said three possible procurement routes are common: use of state contract items, competitive bid packages, or direct purchases for lower‑cost items. They noted a $100,000 threshold that can trigger a formal competitive bidding requirement and that items on state contract may still require a bid if aggregated purchases push totals above the threshold. Staff also explained sole‑source requests that may be needed for highly specialized equipment—such as interactive display boards or program‑specific preschool furniture—and said those requests are typically accepted by the state when justified.

Members discussed specialized preschool furnishings that were built previously under state contract; staff recommended engaging the same vendor where products are unique to program needs. The committee also identified the need to include the IT director and third‑party access control vendor in ad hoc working groups to coordinate network, security and interactive display specifications.

Staff said they will return to the committee in the fall with a consolidated package for formal votes and that in some cases they may ask the committee to authorize sole‑source procurements or bid packages depending on the vendor and dollar amounts.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Next Generation School Building Committee 5-22-25","oneSentenceSummary","Design and procurement staff told the committee they expect to finalize most FF&E and IT selections by summer and seek OGA approval in November so purchases can begin in December.","taxTitle","Town of Cheshire, New Haven County, Connecticut","taxId",70158,"location","Connecticut","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6182725,"Committee discusses temporary YMCA lease for Norton parking; no dollar amount approved",151,189000,340000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5103123-776009f0fa5e9eab339df5d519ae894e&start=189&end=340","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5103123-776009f0fa5e9eab339df5d519ae894e/thumbnail_189000.jpg","/articles/6182725/Connecticut/Committee-discusses-temporary-YMCA-lease-for-Norton-parking-no-dollar-amount-approved","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6182725-2ac7944d9ec42617b09bf9fb48bcb822/orig.mp4?Expires=1771136110&Signature=c80pYkZZr6g9wCjXyc9gHlz4imoY7m8F~FctWpGnV~S~RKcb5ih7-UBPnXMgImBzILY8YQdMm0ekRuIf0sxcUJjAxTok-S864FbEg2EWVh3MQwPObOkia~XSwsN5PWvuI7eFuXp8f4YYStubEBm1eWNGjpnQ4bstYWF5ClbdFjmykrG5IdQGYUYnbOmQtJDHfoEIh7H-Q48c1lqgB10WABTcsKIuDo~QooOnH2Tj3P9xjeJQRw3KPRdKDdrcBuNSkzgZ-7Y5KjDs~je95nR06QMwd80QkBYSiqE1QBagxng9wkCK9Msphj5wv2eKjzhhIhAAILZugG0YmjHMf7SD6A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Committee members discussed an arrangement with the YMCA to use its parking lot temporarily while Norton Elementary demolition and construction proceed, but no formal lease or funding was approved at the meeting.

Dr. Jeff Solon and other committee members said YMCA leadership is amenable to cooperating and that YMCA renovations mean their lot likely will not be in full use when the district needs parking. Staff said they asked Jeff to draft a lease template for the committee and will bring a draft back for consideration. Committee members described the arrangement as a potential “win‑win” because it could eliminate the need to shuttle students and avoid the expense of building a temporary lot.

Participants noted timing and the expected construction schedule for Norton: demolition is targeted for completion in November 2026 and the temporary parking need is anticipated for the 2026 school year start (September through at least November, possibly into December) while the new parking lot is finished. No rental fee or other financial terms were presented; staff said those details still must be negotiated with the YMCA and then returned to the committee for review.

Committee members suggested light vehicles (golf cart) or short shuttles might be used on days when bulky items must be moved between sites, but the prevailing view was that a YMCA lot within walking distance would eliminate regular shuttle needs. The committee asked staff to pursue a draft lease, determine costs if any, and report back to the building committee for formal authorization if a deal is proposed.","Committee members discussed a possible lease with the YMCA to use its lot for temporary school parking during Norton Elementary demolition and parking‑lot construction, aiming to avoid shuttling and costly temporary lots. A draft lease will be sought; no formal agreement or funding was approved.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6182730,"Building committee approves $241,140 change order to remove contaminated topsoil at Norton site",1703,2693000,4396000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5103123-776009f0fa5e9eab339df5d519ae894e&start=2693&end=4396","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5103123-776009f0fa5e9eab339df5d519ae894e/thumbnail_2693000.jpg","/articles/6182730/Connecticut/Building-committee-approves-241140-change-order-to-remove-contaminated-topsoil-at-Norton-site","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6182730-43fa64e27d2e0d8e932ff4b6c2ae3e12/orig.mp4?Expires=1771136110&Signature=MWJ~U7JG29VPWeTrCfeznGvOE2R9Y4AG5tr43WfxehJqguk3cTTh1gyqEXulnTS86ribMNdEuuPh5YCLKZzhciv1NPoPDHilrZz5NkTLY~gD8FDUYXp0DuMlAKWkNyaB5~Q2Vc9el9--tDHFnd8c0u28NCfabFtcpty4L1q~3H4PV5Uxu9cfuZ98T1~gxnGZ4RPEfJxwRZ2ui-7n5kWKJ9LEaKJBVi-quSuyV2Gcw3cCvnEGFsuRm8gVEs-RtB~b0T71XXmyKeJgp8wJLDgr2OYxoQCxIHKS2KgOIMmxPDRvLIQ7GC9OM5aMvHjrah0rd6uJV7TYkH4pBjGPQ~UPxg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The New School Building Committee voted unanimously to approve PCO‑012, a potential change order that authorizes Richards Corporation to remove contaminated topsoil from the Norton Elementary construction site.

The committee authorized $241,140 to cover excavation, trucking and testing for roughly 2,100 cubic yards of topsoil that testing identified as exceeding Connecticut DEP limits and therefore requiring off‑site disposal. The committee directed that the cost be drawn from the construction manager (CM) allowance within the project budget so the contractor can begin removal without delay.

Committee members and project staff discussed alternatives before the vote, including reusing some soils on-site, temporarily staging material at Richards’ yard so it can be resold, and seeking a town property that could accept the soil. Project staff said the contaminated portion—about 2,100 cubic yards—equates to roughly 3,000 tons and that the quoted trucking and disposal rate to the Brixton Street Landfill in West Hartford is $55 per ton. The estimate presented to the committee included equipment, labor, and subcontractor testing; staff reported a final PCO total of $241,140.

Staff described the risk that a chosen disposal facility must be approved by the state. The committee heard that Eagle (the district’s environmental consultant) will review Brixton’s permit; if the site is not authorized, the disposal price would change and the committee would be notified. Project staff said they are pursuing options to avoid the landfill cost—for example, having Richards accept and resell material if the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) permits such an arrangement.

Members emphasized the worksite urgency. Project staff said the stockpile—nicknamed “Mount Norton”—is occupying contractor laydown and parking space, and that crews will expand soon; removing the contaminated topsoil was framed as necessary to maintain site logistics and schedule. Staff said “polluted” soils that meet reuse limits will be retained for on‑site use and will not be disposed, while a separate quantity of “clean” topsoil still needs DEEP notification if moved off‑site.

The committee approved the PCO so Richards can begin work pending routine regulatory checks. Staff said if the Brixton facility or another chosen site is later deemed unacceptable by the state, they will return to the committee with a revised price and authorization request.

Details presented to the committee said: approximately 2,100 cubic yards (about 3,000 tons) of contaminated topsoil; trucking and disposal quoted at $55/ton; equipment and loading labor included in the estimate; Berkshire (testing) and Eagle (environmental consultant) will perform required sampling and reporting. The committee recorded the approval as unanimous and directed staff to begin the disposal process while they complete regulatory confirmations.","The New School Building Committee approved a subcontract potential change order to remove about 2,100 cubic yards of contaminated topsoil from the Norton Elementary site, authorizing $241,140 to be charged to the construction manager allowance so removal can begin immediately.","actionData","errors"]

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Committee hears timeline and procurement rules for FF&E and IT; OGA approval targeted for November

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Building committee approves $241,140 change order to remove contaminated topsoil at Norton site