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Select Board hires manager to run asbestos abatement bidding, votes to require paperwork before payment
Summary
The board approved a motion to hire Claypointe to manage the asbestos remediation bidding process after hearing survey results (vermiculite in a house; sill sealant in the fire station). The motion passed unanimously; the board will hold payment until required insurance and paperwork are provided.
The Select Board voted to hire Claypointe to manage bidding for asbestos abatement after reviewing survey results and procurement needs. The survey turned up vermiculite in a house and limited asbestos‑containing sill sealant at the fire station; members noted abatement is specialized and requires certified contractors and documentation.
"I'd like to make a motion that we hire Claypointe to manage the bidding process for the asbestos remediation," S3 said; the board voted in favor. Members stressed best practice of obtaining a certificate of insurance and a coordinated scope of work; one board member suggested holding Claypointe's payment until the firm provides promised documentation and completes the agreed‑upon steps.
S3 moved again—separately—to favor low bids for a related demolition project but agreed to delay final contractor award until references and insurance certificates are verified and until asbestos abatement is complete.
The board directed staff to track required paperwork, ensure procurement complies with grant and town purchasing rules, and return with verified bidder references at the next meeting.
