9/7/2017 PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE Minutes

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Recommendation for-use of Construction Manaaer at Risk(continued) Catherine provided a sheet showing comparison notes of General Contractor(GC)vs. Construction Manager at Risk(CMR); and the benefits to hiring a Construction Manager at Risk (CMR). Highlights of some of the benefits included the following: • CMR brought on board now; helps with coordinating of the project right from the beginning rather than after Plans are finalized. • CMR hired on qualification basis, rather than strictly low bid. • CMR involved in hiring subcontractors. Steve Cook said some subcontractors will not work with certain general contractors (GQ and that has an impact. • Because of complexity of this project, this would be a huge benefit since CMR could help with coordination. • Would reduce the schedule and speed-up the whole process. Steve Cook commented that as a for instance the windows could be ordered a month earlier than if you have to wait until bringing on the GC. • Tom O'Neill said CMR is definitely looking out for the Town and understandably they are going to attract quality and get people who will deliver. • Geoff Gorman said he likes that the CMR is involved right from the beginning rather than afterwards and as such is part of the team. Steve Cook advised that the Board of Selectmen needs a recommendation from PCC and needs a recommendation from the School Committee on this matter for their September I 11h Board meeting. Steve mentioned that he thinks the architect has offered good ideas and options on the process for the project. Geoff questioned why the architect does that and not the OPM. Catherine responded that the OPM is the one to organize the project flow of operation; and the architect has a better understanding of the order which the construction has to be completed and how much can be realistically done. Patty DeBoer said they are going to power wash a section of the bricks so that they can match window colors better. Steve Cook added also that will aid in the cap matches too. Conclusion...Motion: Joe Brait motioned to notify the Board of Selectmen that the Planning and Construction Board approves using the Construction Manager at Risk for the Quashnet School Windows Replacement Project. Tom O'Neill seconded this motion. Vote: 4 Yes. Unanimous. Geoffrey Gorman,yes. Tom O'Neill, yes. Joe Brait, yes. Steve Cook, yes. Approval of proprietary items �access control-, lock cylinders) Catherine said currently all the schools have a standard keying security system within the buildings and the other system is access control system for the external doors. For the access control system a coder or fob grants access. It is the same system throughout the town. Catherine requested approval for Removable Lock Cylinder and Access Control System be proprietary security items for Quashnet School Windows/Roof project.