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Contractor warns 41-week to 500-day delay for MCC replacement; grant at risk
Summary
CDS Electrical reported extremely long lead times for the MCC replacement—an optimistic 41 weeks that could stretch to 500 days—prompting staff to notify state grant managers; Weston & Sampson and CDS will present change-order details July 30.
CDS Electrical informed the commission that replacing the motor control center (MCC) electrical panel faces long lead times driven by parts shortages and manufacturer backlogs. The optimistic earliest delivery estimate is 41 weeks and the timeline could extend to 500 days or more.
The minutes record: "The earliest, optimistic timeline is 41 weeks and could increase to 500 days or more. The excessive times are due to demand and supply chain/inventory availability of parts." Andrea notified state grant administrators of the delay so the town will not jeopardize the state-funded grant tied to the project. Weston & Sampson and CDS Electric will hold a Zoom meeting on July 30 to present a design change order and a component list for the commission and grant administrators to review.
Commissioners expressed concern about schedule risk and asked staff and the engineering firm to present alternatives at the July 30 meeting. No change order text or cost estimates were recorded in the minutes; the commission requested the detailed design and component list for that session.
