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Mr. Cook says package-plant expansion delayed by computer issues; contractor working on value engineering
Summary
Mr. Cook told the Sundial Utilities board that computer problems have delayed awarding the package-plant contract and that value-engineering discussions with contractor BDI have shaved 'about a $100' from the project, a figure he characterized as a rough estimate.
A utility representative, identified in the meeting as Mr. Cook, told the Sundial Utilities of Milton board that computer problems have slowed awarding and completing the contract for the package-plant expansion.
"Computer issues has got us slowing down on getting the contract awarded and and completed," Mr. Cook said, explaining that recent technical difficulties with internal systems had delayed procurement work. He said the contractor is "okay with the delay" and that staff had been in contact with contractor BDI and planned a meeting to pursue value engineering.
Mr. Cook described cost reductions from that value-engineering work as small so far, saying, "so far, it's, rough guess, about a $100 we've taken out of the project already." The transcript records that estimate as quoted; the speaker characterized it as a rough figure and did not specify units or whether the shorthand represented a larger amount (for example, $100,000). The meeting record does not include additional financial detail.
The update was brief and framed as an operational status report rather than a request for new action; no motion or vote followed. The board proceeded to adjourn the Sundial Utilities portion of the meeting and move into its scheduled work session.
