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Select Board awards $5,250 contract to rewire fire station outlet; broader electrical and generator work discussed
Summary
The board awarded a $5,250 contract to Shane Rola to rewire outlets and address blown chargers at the fire station, and reviewed larger electrical quotes and generator funding options for broader station upgrades.
The New Ipswich Select Board voted to award a $5,250 contract to Shane Rola to perform specified electrical rewiring at the fire station, including circuits serving vehicle chargers and the Cascade system.
Staff presented three quotes for electrical work—ranging from lower-cost targeted wiring fixes ($5,250) to substantially larger proposals (tens of thousands of dollars) depending on scope and whether a full generator installation or more extensive rewiring were included. The board emphasized the need for insurance certificates and contractor qualifications before work begins; the lowest bidder (Shane Rola) was awarded the smaller-scope contract with the requirement that the contractor provide proof of insurance.
Board members also reviewed the status of ARPA and capital funds earmarked for the station and discussed how remaining allocations might be used for generator work, phased electrical upgrades, or other public-safety communications improvements. Members directed staff to track remaining ARPA funds, confirm what work remains unpaid, and bring a broader ARPA/capital plan back to the board for prioritization.
Next steps: town staff to secure contractor insurance documentation, schedule the rewiring work, and provide the board with an ARPA/capital-status update and recommended next steps for generator and communications upgrades.
