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Ken presented the reconciled 80% construction estimate (presented in committee materials as approximately $16.0 million) and a set of bid alternates: (1) solar on the new building roof; (2) solar on the existing building; (3) Level 3 EV charging at the canopy; and (4) HVAC replacement in the existing garage (the latter noted as exceeding $1 million and unlikely to fit current contingency). Ken said accepting all alternates would reduce contingency to an estimated $344,000, which staff viewed as insufficient; the committee indicated it was likely to include the new‑roof solar alternate in the base bid if pricing permits and consider the existing‑roof solar as a later change order if additional funding (grants) is secured.

Members discussed Eversource interconnection and new federal incentives. Ken said staff is seeking clarity on recent federal legislation and tax‑credit/direct payment guidance; a tax accountant recommendation was discussed for evaluating available incentives. He also noted the Green Communities grant program could provide up to $1 million for solar. Staff intend to advertise in August and bid in September but will continue prequalification meetings with general and electrical contractors.

No formal votes were taken on alternates; the committee asked staff to continue refining estimates and pursue grant/tax‑credit analysis.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Permanent Public Building Committee 07/07/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The PBBC reviewed an 80% CD reconciled construction estimate for the DPW fleet maintenance facility (about $16.0 million) and discussed alternates including solar, EV charging and HVAC replacement.","taxTitle","Town of Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts","taxId",54445,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6745899,"Needham PBBC hears final punch‑list and acoustic work update for Emery Grover",88,95000,183000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5342797-a764f22a915dd9b906d2a10d97d028e2&start=95&end=183","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5342797-a764f22a915dd9b906d2a10d97d028e2/thumbnail_95000.jpg","/articles/6745899/Town-of-Needham/Norfolk-County/Massachusetts/Needham-PBBC-hears-final-punchlist-and-acoustic-work-update-for-Emery-Grover","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6745899-28b13b98183fd1aea101ef6d9a6ba6d0/orig.mp4?Expires=1773585725&Signature=mJNcFM2QX~gknik1oGlM0Krj35vF6PbfKr150RXuSbROmFgd1BP2IAVLoBbtF3CavmnWUMng58bABKBZtnVkx8af2B0bnc-bRjTjTheuDQzjkJGuNbSZeHuti9qSN-9aLdIWvxU441tjcf8V439U6Aiu2QffsaO0zeDv~U7-J3cpeAdTIrm9fQyQC~lswH~VIpq4~fOm9vDnPr5DWQ4jFLrsSDZHOV0r~zDKgTlvWqT6~IllqMhWelFAVP35XF~qlLUtCmt~mXxHf5GdGVpJSUQFlumYIVhwZ3H04-JceNn69JAjvInAMV3Slup9di~efa0HyXH~fRekMGCUZAFTCw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Needham Permanent Public Building Committee received an update July 7 on remaining punch‑list work at Emery Grover, where a persistent sound issue is under review.

Ken reported that consultant Lawrence Copley performed a peer review of the work provided by Syntech, the subconsultant for BHA, and prepared a draft set of recommendations. Ken said he and staff have been discussing the draft with the project architect and the mechanical engineer and that the mechanical engineer questioned whether a specified attenuator will fit the existing ductwork. Ken said Copley had identified two manufacturers who make a suitable product and that staff expect to have a resolution next month when the parties complete sign‑offs and the corrective work can be scheduled.

No formal action was taken; committee members asked to be kept informed as sign‑offs proceed.","Committee heard a brief update on remaining Emery Grover punch‑list items, including an outstanding sound issue under peer review. Consultant Lawrence Copley completed a peer review and provided possible solutions; mechanical engineer sign‑off remains outstanding.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6745885,"Needham PBBC reviews Pollard school PDP schedule, MSBA parameters and community outreach",750,996000,1746000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5342797-a764f22a915dd9b906d2a10d97d028e2&start=996&end=1746","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5342797-a764f22a915dd9b906d2a10d97d028e2/thumbnail_996000.jpg","/articles/6745885/Town-of-Needham/Norfolk-County/Massachusetts/Needham-PBBC-reviews-Pollard-school-PDP-schedule-MSBA-parameters-and-community-outreach","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6745885-7c7537cefb24e38dddb1a287c8dd1d23/orig.mp4?Expires=1773585725&Signature=J2SGNUNN~WHMnCnFLudnROLBHpLUsf005Egkhv-YDkGVXHnujpj92i4AXPGD309Uxbsn9VKthvHYSWS85ghHjDKytJSD5cisjT3YZfPLdSBiiVDTqC0brkWN0WMkLhcLiZSbm7ITZ6VLiwOqdJqPDY2DzXEWixZaYsZuShekmYqMVZO~clFNoHcIRPGZMG~-cST08q6KR~nv9dLAtimpQK0hx--cl5FBr7Pp8UGPNGPlI07NkO0ivWN0B-EtCnToodENj2SfZHKkvrfI~ZIuY61XpPHW1i5FJUXNA-BKaGo~8ycJqLsVQwKuY3rUfrjgF0CVlWiOch8XfSUrOVi~sQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Needham Permanent Public Building Committee on July 7 reviewed an accelerated schedule and community‑engagement plan for the Pollard School project and heard detailed program guidance from design lead HMFH.

Merrill and the HMFH team said they have completed multiple visioning sessions and will host two community sessions on July 9 (10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Pollard Auditorium and on Zoom) to present what is known and ask for public input. The team is assembling a project website and FAQs and expects at least a mid‑August website launch for public comment. Merrill said the PBBC will likely meet through the summer to keep pace with the design schedule and that the PDP will be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) on Sept. 2, ahead of the MSBA review and the preferred schematic report (PSR) stage.

Tina of HMFH said, “the MSBA reimbursement for this project is going to be between 20–30%,” and that the number will be averaged once the preferred option and reimbursable square footage are determined. Tina and other team members noted two enrollment scenarios provided by MSBA: grades 6–8 at 1,335 students or grades 7–8 at 880 students; the design team will study both configurations. The team said the project must meet a minimum of LEED Silver (MSBA requirement) and that pursuing additional material credits and green‑community stretch code measures could increase the reimbursement percentage.

Options to be studied in the PDP include a code‑upgrade/repair baseline, renovation/addition at the Pollard site, and new construction sited at either Pollard or the DiFazio Field location. HMFH emphasized that building on DiFazio Field may simplify phasing because students could remain in the existing Pollard building during construction; wetlands and setbacks at DiFazio Field require further survey work.

Committee members urged robust outreach, asked for comparative cost context (per‑student and per‑square‑foot comparisons with recent projects including Sunita Williams), and noted the longer‑term implications of grade configuration on district space needs, including potential expansions at High Rock and future work at Mitchell. The PBBC approved three invoices related to Pollard design work (HMFH June invoice $92,857.14; Lyro Hill April $8,301 and May $2,305) by roll call.","Design team HMFH presented the Pollard school Preliminary Design Program (PDP) timeline and options for grades and sites, noting MSBA reimbursement guidance (20–30%), LEED Silver minimum and two community sessions scheduled July 9. The committee agreed on an intensive summer schedule leading to a Sept. 2 PDP submission and subsequent PSR work.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6745890,"Needham PBBC approves May invoice and hears library Phase 1 schedule",285,614000,899000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5342797-a764f22a915dd9b906d2a10d97d028e2&start=614&end=899","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5342797-a764f22a915dd9b906d2a10d97d028e2/thumbnail_614000.jpg","/articles/6745890/Town-of-Needham/Norfolk-County/Massachusetts/Needham-PBBC-approves-May-invoice-and-hears-library-Phase-1-schedule","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6745890-6b91d50ebf0c4ccd48d2a7ff4afa01a5/orig.mp4?Expires=1773585725&Signature=aLyet0oRkxGA7-dcXs8kiSPlVeo8OdCrqR~WKGLB4FvUx9e~iDJsevvZYjqBnZbFy9YCjdffZYR8nnfc2qWzFmm10KFJa1GrxJeonk9dd~UK9nuh3LZO03zESyF2LCrVWE7JjkjsODG-oRP-sgtQWLag~wJpeaU0j4COGHIlMLM7E0NhYRSfpUWjly7M9zR-hhvxeKMQcxtQZWwBAChePbKjK7DrM1cc44Ee4NlnlyF0utjzmys9cYjt4apSmFt0edd6MNcmz8gZz-NieLG842flUIG2sVFS0Hqt4m59GFju8OiS3UZffNLyfaqq0-0kgXRhMcEnzudgcTyA9R9pMg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Permanent Public Building Committee approved an invoice July 7 from UTL Incorporated for May 2025 architectural services for the Library Phase 1 project in the amount of $4,984.50, charged to the architect's line item.

Hank reported that Tower Construction, the selected contractor, will begin on‑site construction in September after Labor Day. Design work continues this summer: the utilities consultant is preparing graphics for the teen space (a large graphic panel and glass signage) and staff are assembling bid packages for shelving and surrounds. Hank said shelving and many furniture items will be purchased from state contract lists, which reduces the need for separate competitive bidding. The furniture deliveries are scheduled for after full project completion (target mid‑February 2026).

The committee had no further comments on the invoice; votes to approve the invoice were by roll call.","The committee approved a $4,984.50 invoice to UTL Incorporated for May services and heard that Tower Construction will begin on‑site work after Labor Day, with shelving and furniture procurements underway.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6745895,"Needham PBBC approves change order and payments for Broadmeadow and Elliott RTU work",92,417000,509000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5342797-a764f22a915dd9b906d2a10d97d028e2&start=417&end=509","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5342797-a764f22a915dd9b906d2a10d97d028e2/thumbnail_417000.jpg","/articles/6745895/Town-of-Needham/Norfolk-County/Massachusetts/Needham-PBBC-approves-change-order-and-payments-for-Broadmeadow-and-Elliott-RTU-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6745895-890b01eb552a5c23e4be6164c1c655ae/orig.mp4?Expires=1773585725&Signature=ozfFmZbwUeelf43GPXtW5cKVZt6cxdY85-fETTWBdplJsa6daTe3HKsqnOTRIn-hj1L2vhhaoNHScCboLkmRfot3Fu2pzXrP7ksnMfyjLVun5EPVEHHOt-apaXmjTwl5n6pTQBraDQfp-3~VVGC6L40HXNv0qzjBs7qtdXu3Eth30jMf~NOuuNJ5F~rNQxR8kZabmMrqNfvNU5eMaVkgHiTFettZixFZG4VHMX9jF3311g3Cu7u3fubzlBUglwRDtrTGdfozPeJuSgoyhxUZVFFe5iRuEvHRegzAdxxs9Ooe9gWivdnsObAmOBdKmJcuq46KjIfZCZxu9wYXtNq6vw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Needham Permanent Public Building Committee approved contractor payments and a small change order tied to the town's RTU replacement work at Broadmeadow and Elliott during its July 7 meeting.

Chair Richard Cream moved to approve CAM HVAC change order number 4 for ceiling tile work related to roof drains in the amount of $9,497.73, charged to the architect's line item. The motion was seconded and passed by roll call with members Lynn Denninger, Royce Ciavelli, Erwin Silverstein, Anne, Barry Dulong and Sherry voting aye.

The committee also approved CAM HVAC & Construction requisition number 3 through June 2025 for Broadmeadow in the amount of $738,742.79 (charged to the general contractor line item) and an Enterprise Equipment requisition (Elliott services) number 16 through June 2025 for $78,826.86. Both invoices were moved, seconded and approved by roll call; the votes recorded the same set of ayes.

Committee members asked procedural questions about seasonal recommissioning and on‑site sequencing; Ken reported that units were prewired to reduce on‑site installation time and that a summer recommissioning is scheduled to test performance under warm‑weather conditions rather than forcing seasonal conditions during testing.","The Permanent Public Building Committee approved CAM HVAC change order #4 ($9,497.73) and authorized three requisitions for Broadmeadow and Elliott RTU replacement work: CAM construction requisition $738,742.79 and Enterprise Equipment requisition $78,826.86; votes were by roll call.","actionData","errors"]

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