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Committee hears construction progress at Barnum and Norton, approves multiple invoices and change orders
Summary
Project managers showed photo progress for Barnum and Norton and the committee approved a series of invoices and PCOs — including de-escalation rooms, irrigation conduit and multiple contractor invoices — while budget staff reported payment timing and contingency balances.
Committee project managers reported steady progress at both Barnum and Norton and the committee approved several contractual items and invoices to keep work on schedule.
David Parisol, OMG project manager, walked the committee through recent photos of Barnum showing brick and metal paneling installed, windows in place, drywall/taping and painting progressing, and an elevator due for installation. At Norton, staff reported tile, millwork and mechanical systems advancing; switchgear and pre-start inspections were scheduled. Projected turnover dates were discussed (building D 6/15, C 6/29, B 7/6, A 7/16) with the caveat that temporary certificates of occupancy (COs) are required before staff may enter.
Finance staff said the town received its second payment for the North End project and that Norton’s corresponding payment was slightly delayed; payment cycles from submission to receipt were described as roughly three months. Contingency balances and allowances were reviewed; staff cautioned that abatement allowances (worst-case amounts) remain until demolition data is finalized.
The committee approved multiple procurement items and change orders. Highlights included:
- Window performance testing: the committee unanimously approved contracting IMTL for window testing at $19,600 per school after IMTL agreed to price both schools (one bid had been received for Norton, none initially for North End).
- Invoices: the committee moved and unanimously approved invoices presented for materials testing, architectural and owner’s representative services, commissioning services and construction manager pay applications for both projects.
- Change orders/PCOs: the committee approved revised de-escalation-room pricing for North End (PCO reduced to $86,345 after negotiations), an underground conduit/piping PCO for future irrigation (total with markup $46,333), and smaller PCOs for sound-rated music room walls and other field coordination items; these motions carried with recorded unanimous support when stated.
Committee members asked staff to continue close coordination on RFIs and PCOs, and to monitor allowances that could adjust available contingency. Staff said they will provide formal pricing and final proposals at the next meeting.
