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Town staff: water project notice to proceed Monday; 140-day completion window and fence bids required
Summary
Council heard that the water construction notice to proceed is set for Monday; contractor has 140 days to complete the work. The board discussed base-bid construction with add-ons via change orders and the requirement to collect three bids for a 6-foot security fence contingency.
Clerk/staff reported the notice to proceed on water system construction is effective Monday and that the contractor has 140 days to complete the project.
"And for Monday, they've got 140 days to complete," Unidentified Speaker 3 stated, describing the contractor schedule and noting that work may proceed any time on or after Monday. The board reviewed that the contract will proceed on the base bid while add-ons will be handled via change orders; leftover funds related to the water system could be requested from the state for additional related upgrades.
Council members discussed procurement requirements tied to contingencies: three bids must be obtained for the fence work, and the town will choose the lowest bid. The board debated fence scope—whether to fence the entire property or only the pond area—and fence height, noting a 6-foot chain-link is the baseline with the potential to go up to 8 feet for security if bids make that feasible.
Why it matters: the construction notice sets firm mobilization and a completion window that triggers scheduling and procurement steps. The fence and other contingency work will require timely collection of three bids to meet grant/contract requirements.
Next steps: staff to solicit three bids for the fence, track change orders against the base bid, and follow state guidance on allowable uses for any remaining water-system funds.
