12/07/2000 FIRE STATION BUILDING COMMITTEE Minutes

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t 2 4 Fire Station Building Committee Minutes December 7, 2000 PROJECT OVERVIEW. Mr. Bertaux recommended that the general contractor agree to use the RS Means 2000 as a basis for quantifying and calculating labor. This would sage argumentation regarding the cost of the work. Mr. Bertaux agreed that change orders are a clear delay, and that the general contractor has submitted extreme and outrageous change order east proposals,, Mrs. Mason added that change orders are approved for work, and not for the purpose of any time extension. In response,Mr. Kornet ky indicated that he would work directly and closely with Standen representatives, Gerald Loranger and Ron-Merlo on change order proposals. Mr. K rnetsky stated that he feels his prices are in line, and that this has not been a problem in past practices. Mr. Korn tsky noted that the project is now approximately % complete. There have been 19 bulletins to date. A total of 253bulletins are projected before project completion. This is a time consuming rocess which causes delay time. Mr. Bertaux stated that this is unacceptable. Mr..K rnetsky agreed to use the RS Means 2000 as a basis for labor costs as recommended. In an effort to keep the project moving forward,the Committee has met timely to process change orders indicated Chief Balser who voiced ccern to the onset of winter and the location of the fire apparatus during this time. The Committee has been charged to meet the expectations of the Board of Selectmen to construct the project within the intended budget, hen'the project is all over the place, the Board of Selectmen will • question the credibility of all added Mr. Baker. Mrs. Mason indicated that The Wallace Floyd Design Group has been straightforward and has assisted the Committee to get to this point. Mr. . Kornetsky stated that it has been difficult negotiating with his subcontractors. Mr. Loranger agreed and stated that it is hurting him in the field With the job flow and progress. Mr. I ornetsky again stated that he is willing to assist with the-change order process.Re suggested that communication remain open and is a key to keep the project moving.