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Needham committee advances Library Phase 1 plan, approves proprietary equipment list

2425430 · February 26, 2025
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The Permanent Public Building Committee reviewed 80% construction documents for the Town of Needham Library Phase 1 renovation, discussed cost estimates and contingencies, and approved a list of proprietary technology and security items by roll-call vote.

The Permanent Public Building Committee on Feb. 24 reviewed construction documents and budget updates for the Town of Needham Library Phase 1 renovation and voted to approve a list of proprietary technology and security items needed for the project.

Committee members heard that the project team is finishing 80% construction documents and plans to advertise bid documents in early March and seek construction bids after Town Meeting. Committee member Hank (staff member) reported two independent cost estimates: $1.803 million and $1.838 million, an average of about $1.82 million for the construction portion presented at this stage. The project team will ask Annual Town Meeting in May to appropriate $2,386,000 to add to prior…

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