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Easton EMS building near occupancy as committee approves major invoices and change orders
Summary
At its March 24 meeting the Easton EMS Building Committee said interior work is largely finished, approved multiple Bismark Construction invoices and several change orders, and set a follow-up meeting to finalize move-in timing; one invoice was tabled pending scope confirmation.
The Easton EMS Building Committee on March 24 said interior work on the new EMS facility is substantially complete and took a series of financial actions to move the project toward occupancy.
Committee members heard that epoxy flooring remains under review and that the contractor indicated there may be a credit related to the flooring system, identified as Duroflex; the committee accepted the architect’s assessment that the installation was adequate and agreed to finish the work and address any credit later. The committee was told exterior work has progressed slowly while waiting for drainage boots, which have now been delivered. The site contractor estimated the building should be sufficiently complete to allow occupancy in roughly one week, though paving will not be finished. HVAC has been installed. Committee members were also told the planned septic system replacement will require temporarily relocating occupants for an uncertain period—estimates presented ranged from several days to up to two weeks—while a temporary building remains available through at least late April.
On finances, the committee approved payment for kitchen materials ($168.47) and a $906.25 invoice from Sovereign Consulting. The committee approved two large invoices from Bismark Construction—Invoice #10 for $146,467.53 and Invoice #11 for $173,593.84—but tabled payment for Bismark Invoice #125031 for $13,385.97 pending confirmation of scope with Ed Nagy. Members also approved a slate of change orders covering structural and finish work (examples cited during the meeting included CO-005, second-floor framing/structural work for $34,196.62; CO-030, stucco at the ambulance bay for $14,803.78; and CO-016R, doors/hardware/Knox box for $11,984.80). The committee approved several credits as well, including CO-025 (-$22,227.00), CO-026 (-$3,828.90) and CO-032 (-$4,396.71).
Committee members agreed to hold a follow-up meeting with the contractor and the project engineer to finalize a move-in schedule and to hold a separate move-in and construction close-out meeting. John Foley was identified as the committee member who will continue to provide public updates on the schedule. In new business, members discussed furniture and storage issues—bedroom storage units were judged too small and alternatives (larger closets, storage cabinets, hooks, additional coat storage) will be reviewed by Allison, who will also review window treatments with staff. The meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m.
Next steps: the committee will confirm schedules with the contractor and engineer, revisit the tabled invoice after scope confirmation, and schedule the move-in/close-out meeting.
