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Council approves design-build contract for Lake Gatehouse; manager authorized to sign

Coventry Town Council · April 15, 2026

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Summary

The council approved a design-build contract for the Lake Gatehouse project and authorized the town manager to sign, noting Army Corps review, DEM approval, a $1 million project cost and a requirement that $750,000 be expended by Dec. 31 to meet ARPA payment conditions.

The Coventry Town Council approved a design-build contract with GZA and MSA Building & Bridge for the Lake Gatehouse project and authorized the town manager to execute the agreement.

Town Manager said the project is estimated at about $1 million and that contractors are guaranteeing completion. He explained that $750,000 of that amount must be expended by Dec. 31 to meet ARPA payment conditions; if the contractor does not achieve the deadline, the town's contract allows termination and procuring another firm to finish the work. The manager also noted the project has obtained DEM approval and awaits Army Corps of Engineers review.

Council members praised protections added to the contract language, including time-of-the-essence provisions and clawbacks that protect the town's position. The council approved the resolution after brief discussion and a motion to adopt.

Next steps: The town manager will sign the contract administratively once final checks are complete and will monitor the Army Corps review and project schedule to ensure ARPA-related expenditure milestones are met.