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ARPA committee approves $661,600 Painter Park invoice and $270,039 change order
Summary
The committee approved a $661,600 invoice for Painter Park tennis courts and a $270,039 change order that added access trail, curtain drain and grading/ stabilization work; members discussed why items were not in the original bid.
The West Haven ARPA Committee approved a $661,600 payment application for the Painter Park tennis courts and separately approved a $270,039 change order that expanded scope to include an access trail, a 265‑foot curtain drain and additional grading and hydroseeding.
Committee discussion focused on why the change order items were not included in the original bid. Staff said some items became necessary after site conditions were uncovered during construction: vehicles had created a worn informal trail that the committee authorized to be paved and stabilized to serve as an access/play area; site excavation required a curtain drain once grade changes were undertaken; and additional mobilization and soil work were needed to stabilize sloped areas adjacent to courts.
Committee members asked whether these were unforeseen site conditions and whether the contractor had properly negotiated the costs. The chair said the change order was negotiated down from a higher amount and that some items resulted from new needs discovered during construction. The change‑order motion passed by voice vote; the meeting transcript recorded no roll‑call vote.
Why it matters: The approved invoice and change order represent major construction costs for a high‑profile park project funded in part with ARPA dollars. Committee members stressed the importance of documenting site conditions and negotiating change orders.
Next steps: Staff will proceed with payment and document the site changes and negotiated reductions for the project record.
