Torrington council approves addendum for airport sealcoat and pavement-marking project

The Torrington City Council approved Addendum No. 4 to the professional services agreement with MC Schaffner and Associates for the FY26 Torrington Airport Sealcoat and Pavement Marking Project on Dec. 2.

Jeff Harkins, the city’s director of public works, recommended approval of the addendum, saying it is "not to exceed amount of $28,261 dollars" and that the work covers design, bidding, construction administration and closeout services. Harkins told the council the project is state-run and the engineering costs are 90% reimbursable; he said the city’s initial 10% share for design and bidding would be funded from account 554830 in the FY26 budget.

Harkins estimated total construction costs at $355,987 and said construction would be 90% reimbursable; the city’s 10% share for construction was identified as $35,598.75 and would be requested in the FY27 budget. He also said the state anticipates bidding in March 2026, construction in July 2026, and final acceptance in September 2026.

Councilman Vikram moved to approve the addendum; councilman Diehl seconded. The mayor called for a vote and, hearing no nays, declared the addendum approved.

The council’s action follows staff guidance that the state is shifting the sealcoat/pavement marking cycle from every five years to every seven years after the upcoming project, which Harkins said should mean no additional payments at the airport for the next seven years.

The council did not identify any objections during debate and took no amendments. The contract addendum was approved as presented.