Hopkinton reports progress on Hopkins and Charleswood construction; third‑party peer review proposed
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Summary
District facilities staff reported Hopkins substantial‑completion and final‑completion targets and active work at the Charleswood site. Staff also presented a not‑to‑exceed $21,500 third‑party peer‑review amendment for construction observation services.
Facilities staff told the school committee on Oct. 9 that Hopkins construction remains on schedule with a substantial completion target of Aug. 18, 2026 and readiness for students on Aug. 21, 2026. Staff showed recent site photos, described reconfigured laydown and play areas used during construction, and described ongoing MEP and above‑ceiling work, playground footings and security system installation.
For Charleswood, staff described active site work, including foundation excavation, retaining walls, cistern footings and temporary roadway installation. Permits that had delayed foundation work were reported as awarded and invasive‑species remediation has been added to early change orders (staff cited approximately $33,000 tied to invasive‑species handling).
Facilities staff also recommended a third‑party peer review amendment: Tie & Bond would provide construction observation and attend pre‑construction meetings and perform 20 site visits for a not‑to‑exceed fee of $21,500. The committee discussed logistics such as loam and boulder disposition and a forthcoming groundbreaking date, and staff said a November date is likely though not finalized.
Reporting notes: the committee was shown photos and logistics; staff reported percent‑spent figures for architects and construction billings and identified change‑order categories but emphasized the projects are early and subject to change orders.