Council approves multiple subcontract awards for new and renovated schools; managers report favorable bid trends

The Town of Middletown council on the meeting approved resolutions authorizing construction managers to award multiple subcontract packages for the new middle/high school project and for renovations at the existing high school/elementary complex.

Why it matters: The council authorized awards for major trade packages — elevators, fire suppression, plumbing, HVAC and site services — for the new middle/high school and approved demolition, fire suppression, plumbing, mechanical and site work packages for the renovation project. Staff reported the bid packages presented to the council came in substantially below pre-bid (60%) construction document estimates, creating a favorable trend that could be placed in the owner’s contingency or used for other project needs.

What the council approved and the bid highlights Colliers Project Leaders and Gilbane Building Company recommended award of the new Middletown Middle/High School subcontract packages to these firms (amounts as presented to council): - Elevators (RTA 14 a): Otis Elevator Company — $217,920 (about $148,424 below the 60% estimate). An alternate (Alternate 9) for a hoistway and elevator at the middle school wing was recommended for award at $178,080. No MBE/WBE participation reported for this package as presented. - Fire…