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Needham committee weighs $16.24M DPW complex estimate, tariffs and generator placement
Summary
Committee members reviewed a reconciled DPW Phase 1 estimate near $16.25 million, discussed tariff contingencies for steel and mechanical equipment, and agreed on a preferred exterior generator location that meets sound requirements; the committee also approved a Weston & Samson invoice for $88,223.68.
The Permanent Public Building Committee spent substantial time on April 7 reviewing the schematic estimate for the DPW Complex Phase 1, tariff exposure for steel and mechanical equipment, generator siting options, and project procurement steps.
Project staff told the committee the reconciled cost estimate for the DPW Complex schematic design was about $16.25 million, including an estimated design and pricing contingency of approximately $700,000 and a construction contingency (noted separately) and soft‑cost allowances. Staff explained that structural steel and certain mechanical components are the most tariff‑sensitive line items; committee…
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