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School Building Committee (2020)

Regular Meeting

Norwich, CT · March 28, 2024

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School Building Committee (2020) Special Meeting Held via ZOOM Thursday, March 28, 2024 6:30 PM Committee Members Present: Chairman Mark Bettencourt, President Pro Tem Joe DeLucia, Alderwoman Stacy Gould, William Hull, Gregory Ballassi, Christine DiStasio, Mark Kulos, and Peter Gauthier. Committee Members Absent:. Alderwoman Shiela Hayes, Gregory Carabine, and Cindy Beauregard Ex-Officio Members Present: Mayor Peter Nostrum; Norwich City Planner Bob Castronova, and Matthew Brown Consultants Present: Jeff Anderson, Downes Group; Greg Smolley, DRA; James Barrett, DRA; CSG; Michael Faenza, CSG Citizens Present: None. 1. Call to Order and Quorum: Chairman Mark Bettencourt called the meeting to order at 6:32 PM. It was determined that a Quorum was present. 2. Receive sub-committee report and recommendations on cost management for the Greeneville and Stanton School Projects Peter Gauthier made a motion to incorporate the sub-committee reports for both the Greeneville and Stanton School Projects into the minutes of the meeting. Alderwoman Gould seconded the motion. Voted in Favor: Peter Gauthier, Chairman Mark Bettencourt, President Pro Team Joe DeLucia, Mark Kulos, William Hull, Alderwoman Stacy Gould, Gregory Ballassi, and Christine DiStasio. Voted in Opposition: None. Motion passed unanimously. 3. Discussion and action on sub-committee’s recommendation on cost containment for Greeneville and Stanton School Projects: President Pro Tem DeLucia raised concerns with Items 8 and 10 0n both reports. For Item 8, he expressed opposition to the use of bituminous paved walks in lieu of concrete. For Item 10, he is opposed to removing the mechanical screen on the rooftop designed to hide equipment from view and the potential noise implication for adjacent neighbors. Ms. DiStasio agreed with Mr. DeLucia’s concern regarding using asphalt in lieu of concrete. Discussion followed. Regarding Item 8, it was determined that the bid will remain showing bituminous paved walks, but it was clarified that concrete would be used within 50 of the entrance to the building and an add-alternate will be included in the bid for concrete replacement. With regard to Item 10, a lengthy discussion ensued on the potential of noise to affect the neighbors to the school versus the cost savings. It was determined that the best course of action would be to accept the change for Item 10 on both reports, continue to design without screening, and revisit as necessary following submission to Planning & Zoning. Peter Gauthier requested a report back on the decision of the Planning & Zoning. Mark Kulos asked for further discussion on Greeneville Report Items 43 & 44. Chairman Bettencourt clarified that the items had not been approved for deletion by the subcommittee and the bleachers and scoreboard would remain in the project. Ms. DiStasio inquired if a Kiln would be included in the schools. DRA noted there would not. Discussion followed. Ms. DiStasio discussed Item 47 - utilizing mulch in lieu of a rubberized play surface. She expressed concern that students will get hurt if the mulch isn’t maintained properly and was concerned with the cost and time to maintain. CSG committed to incorporating rubberized surfaces in high wear areas. The committee agreed to proceed with the use of mulch otherwise. Mark Kulos noted the School Board may need to add a line item for mulch to its budget. Ms. DiStasio also asked about the installation of sign frames within the schools. It was confirmed that these accessories will be installed as part of the building construction. Discussion took place on Item 27 on both reports regarding decreasing the number of boilers from three to two. Mr. Brown confirmed that three boilers is optimal, however two is acceptable. President Pro Ten DeLucia questioned the requirement for the number of boilers based on the larger size of the new Stanton School building. In response, it was explained that the new boilers will be larger and much more efficient that the boilers current in use at Stanton. Discussion followed. Additional information on Item 27 is required. Clarification was requested on the placement of security keycard locks, Item 25. Chairman Bettencourt clarified that keycard access was required on exterior access doors and certain crucial areas inside the facilities, such as the IT computer room. Discussion followed. Final specs will be done through FF&E. Other discussion will take place in future security meetings. Item 9 - Sunscreens. A brief discussion took place on this item, further discussion is required. Item 3 - Fixed windows. This change was accepted for enhanced security and avoided maintenance. The use of privacy screens on classroom doors was discussed, however this feature is typically no longer used for security/safety reasons. Further discussion was held on interior door security features. Ms. DiStasio asked about other decorative signage, however this topic will be discussed during the construction phase. Bill Hull motioned to approve the sub-committee reports for both the Greeneville and Stanton School Projects with the changes listed. Alderwoman Gould seconded the motion. Voted in favor: Peter Gauthier, Chairman Bettencourt, President Pro Ten DeLucia, Mark Kulos, Christine DiStasio, Gregory Ballassi, Alderwoman Gould, William Hull. Voted in opposition: None. The motion was approved unanimously. Greeneville cost savings approved by the Committee totaled $2,931,410. Additional information is needed to address $1,312,775 of potential additional savings. Stanton cost savings approved by the Committee totaled $4,101,526. Additional information is needed to address $1,651,857 of potential additional savings. 4. Cost containment suggestion to accelerate Uncas School Project. Submit grant application for Uncas and Moriarty Project. Discussion and possible action, adding only grant for Uncas to current CSG scope. Chairman Bettencourt explained the reasoning for submitting the Uncas grant application at the same time as the Moriarty application, which would be to accelerate the application as a cost savings measure (prevent cost escalation by accelerating the project.) He discussed this previously with CSG, who submitted a quote to complete the grant application only for $45,000. The intent would be to submit an RFP for a project manager. Discussion followed. Bill Hull motioned to authorize CSG to complete the Grant Application for Uncas School for $45,000. Chairwoman Gould seconded the Motion. Discussion Followed. Voted in Favor: Peter Gauthier, Chairman Bettencourt, President Pro Ten DeLucia, Mark Kulos, Christine DiStasio, Gregory Ballassi, Alderwoman Gould, William Hull. Voted in opposition: None. The motion was approved. Bob Castronova discussed the need for a contract amendment to allow CSG to complete the grant application and was asked by Chairman Bettencourt to amend the contract as necessary. 5. Adjournment: Chairwoman Gould made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mark Kudos seconded the motion. Voted in Favor: Peter Gauthier, Chairman Bettencourt, President Pro Ten DeLucia, Mark Kulos, Christine DiStasio, Gregory Ballassi, Alderwoman Gould, William Hull. Voted in opposition: None. The motion was approved and the meeting ended at 7:54 PM. Respectfully Submitted Jeanne Kurasz Recording Secretary Revised - Katherine Rose, Recording Secretary Greeneville Elementary School COST MANAGEMENT LOG 3/19/2024 (Updated 3/27 and 3/28) Reviewed by Sub-Committee 03/27/24 - REV 03/28/24 BC Meeting PROPOSED VALUE AND RECOMMENDATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION TEAM COMMENTS ADDITIONAL Item # Estimated w/o POSSIBLE Description Recommended Pending APPROVE REJECT DISCUSSION DRA Downes Markups ALTERNATE NEEDED/ P&Z PENDING Proposed windows are as shown reduces construction field 1 Standardize/Optimize Window Layout ($36,640) ($36,640) ($36,640) systematized. Standard Detailing efficiencies 2 Reduce Glazing by 20% ($72,000) ($72,000) ($72,000) ACCEPT PENDING Staff / student comfort and health 3 Provide fixed windows in lieu of operable windows ($67,105) ($67,105) ($67,105) no comment issue. this was identified to be considered as an Eliminate waterjet floor cut outs (currently an $80,000 allowance 4 see comments ($40,000) allowance as design progresses, the current is carried in the SD estimate) carry 40k allowance budget includes an allowance of $80,000. PENDING Long-term maintenance / Abuse resistant drywall in corridors in lieu of ceramic tile (explore 5 ($104,163) ($104,163) ($104,163) durability / cleanability. Major interior no comment additional materials) perception impact. PENDING Duplicate item. Savings for as shown reduces construction field 6 Simplify ceramic tile wall patterns ($28,655) ($28,655) see item #20 simplification of tile pattern taken in item 20 efficiencies below. Eliminate generator and provide batteries/inverters for PENDING Long term maintenance / 7 ($265,527) ($265,527) ($265,527) mobile generator could be utilized emergency lighting. operational labor / operational costs impact. Change Concrete Sidewalks (50%) to Bituminous Paved Walks ADD ALT 8 ($230,938) ($230,938) ($230,938) ACCEPT (w/in 50' of school) (MAKE ADD-ALTERNATE FOR CONCRETE) FOR CONC PENDING High Performance Building 9 Eliminate Sunshades ($51,800) ($51,800) ($51,800) no comment Standard (HPBS) component Eliminate Mechanical Screens or relocate roof top equipment PENDING ACCEPT - Must confirm that RTU screening is 10 ($174,959) ($174,959) ($174,959) (P&Z approval) P&Z not a planning and zoning requirement Synthetic rubber floor in gym in lieu of wood floor (long term 11 ($35,422) ($35,422) ($35,422) ACCEPT - Owner preference? maint. costs) (look into wood grade options) Utilize HM or FRP doors at exterior in lieu of Alum Storefront 12 ($16,500) ($16,500) ($16,500) ACCEPT (except main entries) Reconfigure benches in corridor breakout areas to eliminate 13 ($7,500) ($7,500) ($7,500) ACCEPT kneewall Manual operated roller shades in lieu of motorized as stated in 14 ($5,673) ($5,673) ($5,673) ACCEPT narrative common area & media center (lock down concern) Bituminous concrete curb in lieu of cast-in-place concrete. (Except where curbing abuts concrete sidewalk, where integral 15 ($113,170) ($113,170) ($113,170) ACCEPT concrete walk and curb are required) (DRA) (Look into Precast Curbs) Reduce Building SF to 81,600 sf (DRA) - (ongoing efforts to ACCEPT Currently testing how close we can 16 ($352,921) ($352,921) ($352,921) reduce) get to target 17 Replace TerraSlat with Ground-Face CMU (DRA) see item #36 see # 36 18 Epoxy flooring in lieu of ceramic at single toilet rooms (DRA) ($7,834) ($7,834) ($7,834) ACCEPT Acrovyn Wall Protection in lieu of ceramic at single toilet rooms 19 ($16,500) ($16,500) ($16,500) ACCEPT (DRA) Reduce ceramic corridor wall tile from 4’-3 7/8” to 3’-7 ¼” 20 .Remove one course 4 ¼” x 12 7/8” and adding 1 course of 4 ¼” ($20,412) ($20,412) ($20,412) ACCEPT x4 ¼” (DRA) Greeneville Elementary School COST MANAGEMENT LOG 3/19/2024 (Updated 3/27 and 3/28) Reviewed by Sub-Committee 03/27/24 - REV 03/28/24 BC Meeting PROPOSED VALUE AND RECOMMENDATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION TEAM COMMENTS ADDITIONAL Item # Estimated w/o POSSIBLE Description Recommended Pending APPROVE REJECT DISCUSSION DRA Downes Markups ALTERNATE NEEDED/ P&Z 21 Sheet Linoleum in lobbies in-lieu of rubber tile (DRA) ($8,680) ($8,680) ($8,680) ACCEPT 22 Reduce Marker /Tackboards by 10% (DRA) ($18,753) ($18,753) ($18,753) ACCEPT 23 Reduce vinyl wall covering by 25% (DRA) ($13,218) ($13,218) ($13,218) ACCEPT 24 Reduce casework by 5% (DRA) ($73,229) ($73,229) ($73,229) ACCEPT CARD READERS - Ed Spec - calls for all interior and exterior doors; 25 SD outline Spec calls for all exterior and IT Closet doors interior. TBD TBD Reduce exterior doors by 5% (DRA) (additional investigation) At single-story roof areas 4’x4’ x16” footings with 5-#6 each way 26 ($51,230) ($51,230) ($51,230) ACCEPT (DRA) (2) Boilers in-lieu of (3). Boilers shall be Thermal Solution AMP2000. Removing third boiler also eliminates the boiler pump, ACCEPT (Mechanical Engineer 27 ($77,000) ($77,000) ($77,000) piping, accessories, and electrical connections associated with it. Recommendation) (DRA) 28 Eliminate radiant floor heating for K and PK classrooms. (DRA) ($194,100) ($194,100) ($194,100) ACCEPT - Confirm with Owner ACCEPT (Plumbing Engineer 29 Provide PVC for underslab drainage in-lieu of cast iron (DRA) ($37,500) ($37,500) ($37,500) Recommendation) Scupper overflows (where possible) in-lieu of hard-piped 30 ($112,500) ($112,500) ($112,500) ACCEPT secondary drains (DRA) Remove large format A/V system from the Gym Cafeteria PENDING Must review with Owner. School 31 ($51,800) ($51,800) ($51,800) no comment (platform and presentation space is in the Cafeteria Gym). (DRA) operational capacity PENDING Must review with Owner. School 32 Remove basic theatrical lighting system (DRA) ($50,000) ($50,000) ($50,000) no comment operational capacity Aluminum secondary feeders from transformer to main 33 ($10,000) ($10,000) ($10,000) ACCEPT switchgear (DRA) PENDING Long term upkeep and 34 Fabric Ductwork in Gymnasium in-lieu of metal (DRA) ($37,500) ($37,500) ($37,500) no comment maintenance. 35 Remove large fans in Gym (DRA) ($43,500) ($43,500) ($43,500) ACCEPT 36 Use brick in lieu of ACM and Terra-Cotta ($358,292) ($358,292) ($358,292) ACCEPT PENDING DRA strongly recommends use at further discussions with manufactures once 37 Provide admixture in lieu of topical moisture mitigation system ($160,000) ($160,000) ($160,000) SOG conditions to mitigate flooring adhesive material is selected failures 38 Reduce curtain wall at stair towers by 50% ($97,850) ($97,850) ($97,850) ACCEPT this was identified as not needed and Eliminate ceramic tile within stair towers (this was reduction was 39 see comments removed during the SD reconciliation process captured in SD estimate) and is currently reflected in current budget. 40 Eliminate ceramic tile on CMU out side of stair tower ($6,300) ($6,300) ($6,300) ACCEPT PENDING Not practical to apply in corridor 41 reduce metal lockers by 25% and provide cubbies ($3,276) ($3,276) ($3,276) no comment application. low value PENDING Duplicate item. Value taken in item 42 plastic laminated window sill in lieu of hardwood sills ($12,300) ($12,300) ($12,300) no comment 60 below. REVIEW Must review for program 43 Eliminate bleacher system in Gym (possible FF&E) ($51,800) ($51,800) ($51,800) compliance with Owner REVIEW Must review for program compliance 44 Eliminate scoreboard in Gym ($10,360) ($10,360) ($10,360) with Owner 45 utilize painted steel bollards in lieu of stainless steel ($64,336) ($64,336) ($64,336) ACCEPT Use standard ceiling tile and grid in lieu of Linear metal ceilings REVIEW Recommend some use -- will look to 46 ($69,941) ($69,941) ($69,941) (review options with DD set) reduce amount Greeneville Elementary School COST MANAGEMENT LOG 3/19/2024 (Updated 3/27 and 3/28) Reviewed by Sub-Committee 03/27/24 - REV 03/28/24 BC Meeting PROPOSED VALUE AND RECOMMENDATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION TEAM COMMENTS ADDITIONAL Item # Estimated w/o POSSIBLE Description Recommended Pending APPROVE REJECT DISCUSSION DRA Downes Markups ALTERNATE NEEDED/ P&Z 47 utilize mulch in lieu of rubberized play surface ($369,778) ($369,778) ($369,778) ACCEPT Millwork in class rooms to include base cabinets and upper 48 ($495,000) ($495,000) ($495,000) ACCEPT - must assess impact on FF+E budget cabinets only, all remaining items to be FF&E 49 Revise building massing to eliminate multiple roof transitions TBD similar to item #16 50 Investigate building layout to relocate gym to lower level. TBD similar to item #16 Eliminate Site Furnishings (Benches, Trash Receptacles & Bike 51 Racks) (keep bike racks if required reduce or eliminate benches ($38,125) ($38,125) ($38,125) ACCEPT and receptical) Eliminate the Curbing at the Playground Fencing (per Details on 52 Drawing SD-3) investigate other options related to changing ($35,016) ($35,016) ($35,016) ACCEPT surface) 53 Change Rubberized Play Areas to Standard Duty Paving ($340,585) ($340,585) ($340,585) ACCEPT During SD Reconciliation and discussions with Retaining walls to consist of 30% concrete walls, 30% versa-Lok Civil Engineer the percentages of wall types 54 and 40% Open Cut ledge (this has been incorporated in to the see comments based on preliminary soils investigations was reconciled SD Estimate. agreed upon and cost are represented in the budget estimate REVIEW Must review for program compliance 55 Delete divider curtain in Gym ($20,720) ($20,720) ($20,720) with Owner 56 Delete Rock climbing wall in Gym ($15,540) ($15,540) ($15,540) ACCEPT Delete transom panels above all interior doors (DRA to follow 57 ($15,750) ($15,750) ($15,750) ACCEPT through during DD) 58 Provide solid surface window sills in lieu of hardwood sills $8,200 $8,200 $8,200 ACCEPT 59 SUBTOTAL COST MANAGEMENT SAVINGS: ($4,543,498) ($3,674,732) ($868,766) ($2,931,410) ($310,658) ($1,312,775) $0 ## Design & Estimating Contingency ($454,350) ($367,473) ($86,877) ($293,141) ($31,066) ($131,278) 0 ## Escalation ($199,914) ($161,688) ($38,226) ($128,982) ($13,669) ($57,762) 0 ## General Liability Insurance ($36,384) ($29,427) ($6,957) ($23,475) ($2,488) ($10,513) 0 ## State Education Fund ($1,361) ($1,101) ($260) ($878) ($93) ($393) 0 ## CM Payment & Performance Bond ($34,868) ($28,201) ($6,667) ($22,497) ($2,384) ($10,075) 0 ## Construction Contingency ($158,111) ($127,879) ($30,233) ($102,011) ($10,811) ($45,684) 0 ## CM Fee ($65,142) ($52,686) ($12,456) ($42,029) ($4,454) ($18,822) 0 TOTAL COST MANAGEMENT SAVINGS: ($5,493,629) ($4,443,188) ($1,050,441) ($3,544,423) ($375,622) ($1,587,301) $0 Stanton Elementary School COST MANAGEMENT LOG 3/19/2024 (Updated 3/27 and 3/28) Reviewed by Sub-Committee 03/27/24 - REV 03/28/24 BC Mtg. PROPOSED VALUE AND RECOMMENDATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION TEAM COMMENTS ADDITIONAL Item # Estimated w/o POSSIBLE Description Recommended Pending APPROVE REJECT DISCUSSION DRA Downes Markups ALTERNATE NEEDED/ P&Z PENDING Proposed windows are as shown reduces construction field 1 Standardize/Optimize Window Layout ($44,910) ($44,910) ($44,910) systematized. Standard Detailing efficiencies 2 Reduce Glazing by 20% ($67,760) ($67,760) ($67,760) ACCEPT PENDING Staff / student comfort and health 3 Provide fixed windows in lieu of operable windows ($93,551) ($93,551) ($93,551) no comment issue. this was identified to be considered as an Eliminate waterjet floor cut outs (currently an $80,000 allowance is ACCEPT In reconciled schematic design see comments ------------ ($40,000) allowance as design progresses, the current carried in the SD estimate) carry 40k allowance estimates budget includes an allowance of $80,000. 4 PENDING Long-term maintenance / Abuse resistant drywall in corridors in lieu of ceramic tile (explore 5 ($114,713) ($114,713) ($114,713) durability / cleanability. Major interior no comment additional materials) perception impact. PENDING Duplicate item. Savings for as shown reduces construction field 6 Simplify ceramic tile wall patterns ($22,133) ($22,133) see item #20 simplification of tile pattern taken in item 20 efficiencies below. PENDING (Electrical Engineer) Long term Eliminate generator and provide batteries/inverters for emergency 7 ($265,527) ($265,527) ($265,527) maintenance / operational labor / mobile generator could be utilized lighting. operational costs impact. Change Concrete Sidewalks (50%) to Bituminous Paved Walks (w/in 50' ADD ALT 8 ($438,464) ($438,464) ($438,464) ACCEPT of school) (MAKE ADD-ALTERNATE FOR CONCRETE) FOR CONC PENDING High Performance Building 9 Eliminate Sunshades ($46,200) ($46,200) ($46,200) no comment Standard (HPBS) component Eliminate Mechanical Screens or relocate roof top equipment (P&Z PENDING ACCEPT - Must confirm that RTU screening is 10 ($142,999) ($142,999) ($142,999) approval) P&Z not a planning and zoning requirement Synthetic rubber floor in gym in lieu of wood floor (long term maint. 11 ($35,422) ($35,422) ($35,422) ACCEPT - Owner preference? costs) (look into wood grade options) Utilize HM or FRP doors at exterior in lieu of Alum Storefront (except 12 ($15,000) ($15,000) ($15,000) ACCEPT main entries) 13 Reconfigure benches in corridor breakout areas to eliminate kneewall ($7,500) ($7,500) ($7,500) ACCEPT Manual operated roller shades in lieu of motorized as stated in narrative 14 ($5,100) ($5,100) ($5,100) ACCEPT common area & media center (lock down concern) Bituminous concrete curb in lieu of cast-in-place concrete. (Except 15 where curbing abuts concrete sidewalk, where integral concrete walk ($167,458) ($167,458) ($167,458) ACCEPT and curb are required) (DRA) (Look into Precast curbs) Stanton Elementary School COST MANAGEMENT LOG 3/19/2024 (Updated 3/27 and 3/28) Reviewed by Sub-Committee 03/27/24 - REV 03/28/24 BC Mtg. PROPOSED VALUE AND RECOMMENDATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION TEAM COMMENTS ADDITIONAL Item # Estimated w/o POSSIBLE Description Recommended Pending APPROVE REJECT DISCUSSION DRA Downes Markups ALTERNATE NEEDED/ P&Z ACCEPT Currently testing how close we can 16 Reduce Building SF to 81,600 sf (DRA) - (ongoing efforts to reduce) ($384,242) ($384,242) ($384,242) get to target 17 Replace TerraSlat with Ground-Face CMU (DRA) see # 39 18 Epoxy flooring in lieu of ceramic at single toilet rooms (DRA) ($7,761) ($7,761) ($7,761) ACCEPT 19 Acrovyn Wall Protection in lieu of ceramic at single toilet rooms (DRA) ($16,500) ($16,500) ($16,500) ACCEPT Reduce ceramic corridor wall tile from 4’-3 7/8” to 3’-7 ¼” .Remove one 20 ($21,273) ($21,273) ($21,273) ACCEPT course 4 ¼” x 12 7/8” and adding 1 course of 4 ¼” x4 ¼” (DRA) 21 Sheet Linoleum in lobbies in-lieu of rubber tile (DRA) ($21,672) ($21,672) ($21,672) ACCEPT 22 Reduce Marker /Tackboards by 10% (DRA) ($21,549) ($21,549) ($21,549) ACCEPT 23 Reduce vinyl wall covering by 25% (DRA) ($22,500) ($22,500) ($22,500) ACCEPT 24 Reduce casework by 5% (DRA) ($74,481) ($74,481) ($74,481) ACCEPT CARD READERS - Ed Spec - calls for all interior and exterior doors; SD 25 outline Spec calls for all exterior and IT Closet doors interior. Reduce TBD TBD exterior doors by 5% (DRA) (additional investigation) 26 At single-story roof areas 4’x4’ x16” footings with 5-#6 each way (DRA) ($59,026) ($59,026) ($59,026) ACCEPT (2) Boilers in-lieu of (3). Boilers shall be Thermal Solution AMP2000. ACCEPT (Mechanical Engineer 27 Removing third boiler also eliminates the boiler pump, piping, ($77,000) ($77,000) ($77,000) Recommendation) accessories, and electrical connections associated with it. (DRA) 28 Eliminate radiant floor heating for K and PK classrooms. (DRA) ($194,100) ($194,100) ($194,100) ACCEPT - Confirm with Owner ACCEPT (Plumbing Engineer 29 Provide PVC for underslab drainage in-lieu of cast iron (DRA) ($37,500) ($37,500) ($37,500) Recommendation) Scupper overflows (where possible) in-lieu of hard-piped secondary 30 ($112,500) ($112,500) ($112,500) ACCEPT drains (DRA) Remove large format A/V system from the Gym Cafeteria (platform and PENDING Must review with Owner. School 31 ($51,800) ($51,800) ($51,800) no comment presentation space is in the Cafeteria Gym). (DRA) operational capacity PENDING Must review with Owner. School 32 Remove basic theatrical lighting system (DRA) ($50,000) ($50,000) ($50,000) no comment operational capacity Aluminum secondary feeders from transformer to main switchgear 33 ($10,000) ($10,000) ($10,000) ACCEPT (DRA) PENDING Long term upkeep and 34 Fabric Ductwork in Gymnasium in-lieu of metal (DRA) ($37,500) ($37,500) ($37,500) no comment maintenance. 35 Remove large fans in Gym (DRA) ($43,500) ($43,500) ($43,500) ACCEPT Stanton Elementary School COST MANAGEMENT LOG 3/19/2024 (Updated 3/27 and 3/28) Reviewed by Sub-Committee 03/27/24 - REV 03/28/24 BC Mtg. PROPOSED VALUE AND RECOMMENDATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION TEAM COMMENTS ADDITIONAL Item # Estimated w/o POSSIBLE Description Recommended Pending APPROVE REJECT DISCUSSION DRA Downes Markups ALTERNATE NEEDED/ P&Z Reduce bus lane to 30' in-lieu of 35' wide. (NOTE: The width was set at 36 35' to allow curb side/parallel parking for additional parking for overflow ($23,850) ($23,850) ($23,850) ACCEPT events) (DRA) (review with fire marshall 37 Entirety of Southmost Elevations in Split-Faced CMU (DRA) ($138,146) ($138,146) ($138,146) ACCEPT Inverse the horizontal slat to vertical slat percentages from 14% 38 horizontal slat to 86% horizontal slat; 86% vertical slat to 14% vertical No Change slat. (DRA) ACCEPT - Consider keeping limited ACM at 39 Use brick in lieu of ACM and Terra-Cotta ($285,939) ($285,939) ($285,939) entries Stanton Elementary School COST MANAGEMENT LOG 3/19/2024 (Updated 3/27 and 3/28) Reviewed by Sub-Committee 03/27/24 - REV 03/28/24 BC Mtg. PROPOSED VALUE AND RECOMMENDATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION TEAM COMMENTS ADDITIONAL Item # Estimated w/o POSSIBLE Description Recommended Pending APPROVE REJECT DISCUSSION DRA Downes Markups ALTERNATE NEEDED/ P&Z PENDING DRA strongly recommends use at further discussions with manufactures once 40 Provide admixture in lieu of topical moisture mitigation system ($201,600) ($201,600) ($201,600) SOG conditions to mitigate flooring adhesive material is selected failures 41 Reduce curtain wall at stair towers by 50% ($39,300) ($39,300) ($39,300) ACCEPT this was identified as not needed and Eliminate ceramic tile within stair towers (this was reduction was removed during the SD reconciliation 42 see comments captured in SD estimate) process and is currently reflected in current budget. 43 Eliminate ceramic tile on CMU. ($15,792) ($15,792) ($15,792) ACCEPT PENDING Not practical to apply in corridor 44 reduce metal lockers by 25% and provide cubbies ($3,744) ($3,744) ($3,744) no comment application. low value PENDING Duplicate item. Value taken in 45 plastic laminated window sill in lieu of hardwood sills ($13,530) ($13,530) ($13,530) no comment item 60 below. REVIEW Must review for program 46 Eliminate bleacher system in Gym (possible FF&E) ($51,800) ($51,800) ($51,800) compliance with Owner REVIEW Must review for program 47 Eliminate scoreboard in Gym ($10,360) ($10,360) ($10,360) compliance with Owner 48 utilize painted steel bollards in lieu of stainless steel ($123,077) ($123,077) ($123,077) ACCEPT Use standard ceiling tile and grid in lieu of Linear metal ceilings (review REVIEW Recommend some use -- will look to 49 ($54,192) ($54,192) ($54,192) options with DD set) reduce amount 50 utilize mulch in lieu of rubberized play surface ($421,519) ($421,519) ($421,519) ACCEPT Millwork in class rooms to include base cabinets and upper cabinets only ACCEPT - must assess impact on FF+E 51 ($496,451) ($496,451) ($496,451) all remaining items to be FF&E budget 52 Revise building massing to eliminate multiple roof transitions TBD similar to item #16 Relocate students to allow construction to be completed in one phase safety, construction efficiencies and reduced 53 ($632,560) ($632,560) TBD PENDING Must review options with Owner and reduces overall schedule. schedule Eliminate Site Furnishings (Benches, Trash Receptacles & Bike Racks) 54 ($38,125) ($38,125) ($38,125) ACCEPT (keep bike racks if required reduce or eliminate benches and receptical) Eliminate the Curbing at the Playground Fencing (per Details on Drawing 55 ($35,770) ($35,770) ($35,770) ACCEPT SD-3) investigate other options related to changing surface) 56 Change Rubberized Play Areas to Standard Duty Paving ($388,241) ($388,241) ($388,241) ACCEPT REVIEW Must review for program 57 Delete divider curtain in Gym ($20,720) ($20,720) ($20,720) compliance with Owner 58 Delete Rock climbing wall in Gym ($15,540) ($15,540) ($15,540) ACCEPT Delete transom panels above all interior doors (DRA to follow through 59 ($16,100) ($16,100) ($16,100) ACCEPT during DD) Stanton Elementary School COST MANAGEMENT LOG 3/19/2024 (Updated 3/27 and 3/28) Reviewed by Sub-Committee 03/27/24 - REV 03/28/24 BC Mtg. PROPOSED VALUE AND RECOMMENDATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION TEAM COMMENTS ADDITIONAL Item # Estimated w/o POSSIBLE Description Recommended Pending APPROVE REJECT DISCUSSION DRA Downes Markups ALTERNATE NEEDED/ P&Z 60 Provide solid surface window sills in lieu of hardwood sills $9,020 $9,020 $9,020 ACCEPT 61 SUBTOTAL COST MANAGEMENT SAVINGS: ($5,726,977) ($4,149,209) ($1,577,768) ($3,392,162) ($353,956) ($1,366,166) $0 ## Design & Estimating Contingency ($572,698) ($414,921) ($157,777) ($339,216) ($35,396) ($136,617) 0 ## Escalation ($251,987) ($182,565) ($69,422) ($149,255) ($15,574) ($60,111) 0 ## General Liability Insurance ($45,862) ($33,227) ($12,635) ($27,164) ($2,834) ($10,940) 0 ## State Education Fund ($1,715) ($1,243) ($473) ($1,016) ($106) ($409) 0 ## CM Payment & Performance Bond ($43,951) ($31,843) ($12,108) ($26,033) ($2,716) ($10,484) 0 ## Construction Contingency ($199,296) ($144,390) ($54,905) ($118,045) ($12,317) ($47,542) 0 ## CM Fee ($82,110) ($59,489) ($22,621) ($48,635) ($5,075) ($19,587) 0 TOTAL COST MANAGEMENT SAVINGS: ($6,924,595) ($5,016,886) ($1,907,709) ($4,101,526) ($427,975) ($1,651,857) $0

Agenda

City of Norwich School Building Committee (2020) Special Meeting Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 6:30pm Held Virtually via Zoom 1. Call to order: Determination of a quorum 2. Receive sub-committee report and recommendations on cost management for the Greeneville and Stanton School Projects. 3. Discussion and action on Sub-committee’s recommendation on cost containment for Greeneville and Stanton School Projects. 4. Cost containment suggestion to accelerate Uncas School Project. Submit grant application for Uncas with Moriarty project. Discussion and possible action, adding only grant for Uncas to current CSG scope. 5. Adjournment Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81740985514 Meeting ID: 817 4098 5514 One tap mobile +13092053325,,81740985514# US Dial by your location +1 646 876 9923 US

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