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Committee approves Colliers to provide MEP commissioning services for fire station
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Summary
After reviewing three proposals, the committee approved Colliers' commissioning services (proposal: $47,009.79), noting the project budget includes $135,000 for building commissioning and that some specialized tests may require separate contractors.
The Northborough Fire Station Building Committee voted Nov. 19 to approve Colliers’ commissioning department to provide mechanical, electrical and plumbing commissioning services for the project. Colliers submitted the lowest proposal at $47,009.79; competing proposals were $50,371 (FST Technical Services) and $65,840 (NexSys Consulting).
Staff said the proposals were based on an identical scope of services for attendance at meetings, field reviews and system testing. The committee noted a $135,000 line item for building commissioning in the project budget, and members discussed that some required tests—such as a whole‑building blower‑door test and specialized window air/water infiltration testing—may require separate testing firms and could draw on the broader testing budget if needed.
A committee member moved to approve Colliers’ proposal, citing both price and potential operational efficiencies from using an established in‑house commissioning team; the motion was seconded and approved.
Next steps: staff will finalize the commissioning contract and confirm the scope and any additional testing needs that may fall outside the commissioning firm’s usual services.
