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District updates HVAC, turf field and generator plans; permits and costs remain to be finalized
Summary
Facilities staff reported the HVAC bid package is out, schematic cost estimates for turf and fields are pending, a 350 kW generator is proposed for the high school, and permitting issues (wetlands, zoning setbacks, board of health) and quotes for card access and core‑cylinder work are still under review.
Facilities and operations staff updated the committee on capital projects including HVAC equipment procurement, field design and permitting, and building upgrades.
Speaker 4 said the HVAC bid package for a project is out and that turf and field schematic designs have gone to cost estimators; cost estimates were expected back following recent submittals. He described permitting risks: wetlands and conservation review, zoning setbacks that affect bleacher and concession locations, and a board‑of‑health determination for sewer versus tight‑tank options. He said engineers and town DPW staff are coordinating solutions.
On facilities, staff noted recent one‑off repair costs (an example pump ~$35,000; elevator door ~$22,000) and discussed phased flooring work at some schools. For security and access, a quote for new core cylinders was cited in the meeting notes (~$3,637,000) and an initial card‑access quote (~$95–96K); staff said quotes lacked detail and additional bids are being obtained. For resilience, staff described a proposed 350 kW generator sized to power the entire high‑school building, though lead time for equipment is about a year.
Committee members were told more detailed cost estimates and bid comparisons will be available next month and that several variances and permitting approvals will be required before construction can proceed.
