Norwalk Facilities Construction Commission

Norwalk Facilities Construction Commission January 7, 2009 Minutes (Final) NORWALK FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION COMMISSION (NFCC) REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 7, 2009 ATTENDANCE: Mayor Richard A. Moccia, Richard Bonenfant, Stuart Wells, Richard Tavella, Paul Arcario, Glenn Iannaccone, Joseph Beggan (5:33 p.m.); Douglas Hempstead (5:33 p.m.) STAFF: Alan Lo, Building and Facility Manager; Amar Shamas, Gilbane ROLL CALL The Mayor called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. The Mayor announced that there was a new member, Glenn Iannaccone as the representative from the Board of Education. Mr. Beggan and Mr. Hempstead joined the meeting at 5:33 p.m. II. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S) November 13, 2008 – Special Meeting ** MR. BONENFANT MOVED THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 13, 2008 SPECIAL MEETING AS SUBMITTED. ** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. III. NORWALK SCHOOL PROJECTS A. Norwalk High School 1. Project update - by Amar Shamas (Program Manager) Mr. Shamas said that the final stages of the close out were in progress. This includes the mechanical start-ups. The fire alarm panel has been inspected and there are no problems. The close out process is in progress, along with the final 1 Norwalk Facility Construction Commission ( NFCC) Regular Meeting January 7, 2009 Page 1 paper work and demobilization. Mayor Moccia asked if the Norwalk High Building Committee had finished up. Mr. Shamas said that there might be one more meeting in the spring. Mr. Iannaccone said that he had noticed that there were some florescent lights stored in a walkway. Mr. Shamas explained that the lights were purchased and installed and then the Building Committee had changed the design in the main entrance lobby of the high school. These lights have been turned over to the Board of Education. The Mayor reminded everyone that the NHS Building Committee insisted on the change of design. 2. Review and approve the following change orders: PCO#00313 $ 27,875.00 CM Contingency Provide Haz. Mat. Abatement at 2nd floor A house at pipe penetrations. Mr. Shamas then reviewed the details of the full containment required for abatement of pipes in A House on the 2nd floor. He added that in the coming months there should be a very few items for Norwalk High School. ** MR. HEMPSTEAD MOVED TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CHANGE ORDER: PCO#00313 $ 27,875.00 CM Contingency Provide Haz. Mat. Abatement at 2nd floor A house at pipe penetrations. ** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 3. Review only, changes approved by staff: PCO#00326 $ 10,822.37 CM Contingency Provide temporary walls at Main Lobby and other areas for windows replacement. PCO#00377 $ 15,564.87 Increase GMP Provide misc. T&M work for masonry infills at various locations thru the building. PCO#00384 $ 1,204.44 Increase GMP Provide revisions to windows in order to accommodate duct work due to field cond. PCO#00390 $ 3,178.87 Increase GMP Provide additional doors and hardware and repairs at various locations. PCO#00391 $ 4,017.06 Increase GMP Provide misc. T&M work , demo and repairs 2 Norwalk Facility Construction Commission ( NFCC) Regular Meeting January 7, 2009 Page 2  at various locations due to field conditions. PCO#00392 $ 6,945.99 Increase GMP Provide plumbing work on T&M basis at various locations due to field conditions. PCO#00393 $ 10,625.33 Increase GMP Provide additional valves at F wing and vent piping at the boiler room. PCO#00394 $ 20,008.01 Increase GMP Provide acid waste piping and vents at 3rd floor A house science rooms. PCO#00395 $ 10,114.36 CM Contingency Provide additional caulking and upgrade caulking material for summer 2008 windows replacement due to field conditions PCO#00396 $ 2,171.26 CM Contingency Provide additional break metal at court yard window behind the gym due to field cond. PCO#00397 $ 16,036.29 CM Contingency Provide additional break metal at various windows thru the building due to field cond. PCO#00399 $ 7,108.60 CM Contingency Provide demo work for reglets at the 3rd floor sloped windows due to field cond. PCO#00400 $ 2,656.89 Increase GMP Provide additional bond cost for Drywall Associates due to change order work. PCO#00401 $ 4,380.23 CM Contingency Re-insulate and upgrade RTU#1 piping Insulation. PCO#00402 $ 2,882.72 Increase GMP Provide drywall enclosures at 3 FC units. PCO#00403 $ 17,764.79 Increase GMP Provide additional paving at the bus drop off driveway due to field conditions. PCO#00405 $ 5,212.00 CM Contingency Provide misc. T&M electrical work at various locations thru the building. PCO#00406 $ 2,488.00 CM Contingency Provide seismic clips at Servery shear walls Per A/E request. PCO#00407 $ 3,076.55 Increase GMP Provide 2 concrete pads at Cafeteria exterior doors per Building Official’s request. PCO#00409 $ 18,419.85 Increase GMP Provide additional Fire Alarm work needed to correct the system. PCO#00410 $ 16,295.33 CM Contingency Provide additional break metal at various windows thru the building due to field cond. The Commission reviewed the change orders approved by staff. There were no additional questions or comments on the items. B. Roton Middle School 1. Project update – by Amar Shamas (Program Manager) 3 Norwalk Facility Construction Commission ( NFCC) Regular Meeting January 7, 2009 Page 3 Mr. Shamas said that the project is basically done. The closeout documents have been turned over to the State and Certificate of Occupancy have been issued. The State still needs to audit the project. Mr. Lo commented that the State is coming next week to audit Columbus and Tracey projects. C. Ponus Ridge Middle School 1. Project update - by Amar Shamas (Program Manager) The project is completed, including the conversion of the auxiliary gym, which is now occupied. All of the items for the final Certificate of Occupancy have been completed. Next month there will be a few more items. All of the State Change Orders have to be submitted before Nathan Hale and Ponus can be submitted to the Board of Education for final acceptance. The Mayor suggested that the schools be presented on separate agendas and that the principals of the various schools be present at the meeting. 2. Review only, changes approved by staff: CA# 0019 $ 12,414.26 CM Contingency Provide demo, roofing at various duct drops due to field conditions. CA# 0020 $ 8,155.59 CM Contingency Provide additional hardware and keying at various building locations. CA# 0021 $ 11,964.64 CM Contingency Provide labor rates adjustment on previously approved change orders, correction by Newfield. PCO#0074 $ 14,338.45 Increase GMP Provide window limiters at various window locations per Building Official. PCO#0078 $ 5,175.41 Increase GMP Provide black-out tint at gym windows due to field conditions. The Commission reviewed the change orders approved by staff. There were no additional questions or comments on the items. D. Nathan Hale Middle School 1. Project update - by Amar Shamas (Program Manager) 4 Norwalk Facility Construction Commission ( NFCC) Regular Meeting January 7, 2009 Page 4 Nathan Hale is also completed and only minor housekeeping needs to be attended to. 2. Review only, changes approved by staff: CA#0034 $ 4,462.13 CM Contingency Provide window limiters at various window locations per Building Official. CA#0036 $ 9,213.77 CM Contingency Provide additional hardware and keying at various building locations. The Commission reviewed the change orders approved by staff. There were no additional questions or comments on the items. III. STATUS ON THE SCHOOL FACILITIES ASSESSMENT REPORT UPDATE Mr. Shamas said that the report was sent to Mr. Gorian for review and then the comments will be sent back for updating before the presentation to the Board of Education. The report evaluates all eighteen buildings. Mr. Iannaccone suggested that this report go to the BOE Finance Committee before going to the full Board of Education. IV. MISCELLANEOUS ITEM(S) There were no miscellaneous items to discuss. ADJOURNMENT ** MR. HEMPSTEAD MOVED TO ADJOURN. ** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. The meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Sharon L. Soltes Telesco Secretarial Services 5 Norwalk Facility Construction Commission ( NFCC) Regular Meeting January 7, 2009 Page 5