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Selectmen approve $668,240 in FY26 blanket purchase orders for building repairs and services
Summary
The board approved FY26 blanket purchase orders totaling $668,240.29 for building repair supplies, preventive maintenance and contracted services covering multiple town buildings, elevators, HVAC, alarm monitoring and other routine needs.
The Board of Selectmen on June 24 approved the Department of Public Works’ request for fiscal‑year 2026 blanket purchase orders for building repairs and contract services totaling $668,240.29.
Staff said the request is similar to last year and covers contracts and recurring services including dumpster rental, elevator maintenance, building management systems, fire alarm monitoring and preventive maintenance for heating, ventilation and air conditioning. The request groups preventive maintenance contracts separately from other blanket purchase orders and was approved unanimously.
Why it matters: The blanket POs cover routine and preventive maintenance that keeps town buildings operational and ensures on‑call repair capacity. Staff clarified that some costs for leased or tenant spaces—such as interior playhouse maintenance—are billed back to the tenant under the lease. The board asked about the use of two elevator service providers; staff explained different elevators in the town are under separate service agreements, with Otis covering several units and KONE (transcript referenced vendor name) covering others.
Board action: The motion to approve the FY26 blanket purchase orders passed unanimously. Staff said the list is largely comparable to the prior year and that certain vendors or line items will be bid separately as needed.
What’s next: Departments will use the blanket orders during FY26 for routine maintenance and repairs; the town will bill tenants for their contract portions where the lease requires reimbursement.
