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Project team reports GMP and construction progress for Middletown middle–high school; soil hauling and elevator work next week
Summary
Project staff said the middle–high GMP amendment is expected by the end of the month and that foundation, elevator-pit and formwork work are progressing; soil hauling to an approved off‑site facility was expected to start next week following landfill approval.
Project staff updated the building committee on the status of the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) amendments and ongoing construction work for the Middletown middle–high school.
Justin, the owner’s representative, told the committee the draft GMP amendment for the elementary complex had been received Sept. 4 and sent to the town attorney; Bentley (the architect or contractor referenced) would incorporate recent OAC meeting requests and alternates. Justin said he expected revised GMP materials to return to the committee after town‑attorney review and that the middle–high GMP amendment from Gilbane was expected by the end of the month. The team said the ad alternates would be included in the GMP as alternates rather than in the base GMP value.
On construction progress, staff displayed photos and reported the sub‑slab and elevator pit slab had been poured; the elevator pit bottom had been completed and forms were being stripped. The team said isolated footings and base plates were grouted and ready for steel, with steel deliveries expected late October–early November. The project team reported concrete work on the forum stair and early exterior formwork for masonry details.
Soil handling: the team said they expected final approval from the Grotto Avenue landfill and had staged trucks; once approved, hauling off‑site (to Pawtucket) was to begin the following week. Members asked about possible salvage opportunities for building components during demolition; staff said there will be a lengthy abatement process and months of time between vacating the building and demolition, but warned that taking apart the building piecemeal could raise schedule and cost impacts.
Commissioning: staff said envelope commissioning work has begun, including foundation waterproofing review and a first envelope commissioning report issued the same day. The MEP (mechanical, electrical and plumbing) commissioning kickoff will occur closer to ductwork installation, several months out.
Other items: the team said they were completing submittals for CHIPS, continuing work on concession‑stand graphics and sign artwork, and that the team was tracking roughly $8.4 million under the 60% budget across owner‑security and other considerations. The committee discussed scheduling for alternates and potential special meetings in October/November to meet town council reimbursement timelines.
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