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Bill <br /> Jones asked about the filed subb i dde rs , that i 1 y headache, <br /> how do they handle it? <br /> said the general contractor has to participate in the filed <br /> Mr . Seaman <br /> subbid process. Usually it does not create a problem, but once in a while <br /> you et one that i s bad or uncooperative ; but it is rare. if you treat <br /> them with respect and fairly they will do they job. ogre ra 1 1 , there is no <br /> problem <br /> working with a filed sub bid , on the Griswold 'ob, we carried that <br /> attitude forward and had no problems , some disputes but no wars. <br /> act as a general contractor in this <br /> Bill M a rt i ros asked if a town can <br /> State? <br /> No, Chelsea is doing it but they have special reliefs <br /> Is it cheaper to act as your own <br /> ` <br /> Mr . Seaman said i t could cost you less but it is a nicer project and goes <br /> much smoother with a general contractor. <br /> • a problem the architect says it is not his <br /> Bill Marti ros said when there �r s <br /> rad contractors, does the project manager isolate the <br /> problem it I's the gen that <br /> town from that responsibility do you as project Manager carry t <br /> responsibility? <br /> Mr. Seaman said absolutely , we tell the committee exactly what the truth <br /> robab l h a e it resolved before i t comes to the Committee, r <br /> is . we will y <br /> • architect will have to say he made a mistake . <br /> it will l be an extra and the <br /> We tri to make sure the documents are very clear when they are prepared <br /> ' behind no fault clauses and giving them ability <br /> don ' t let consultants hide beh� <br /> to choose more expansive items when they want theme. <br /> coati n of this job will be done? Will <br /> Paul Griffin asked how the cost esti , <br /> they ear <br /> a 1 gate some roduc is v s . others for the committee? Evaluation of <br /> energy p roductsQ . <br /> Seaman said that i s value engineering .nee r i ng . we go through the des� �n and <br /> Mr. it to the Committee' s attent i on P <br /> find what is not cost effective and bring <br /> will rice all general contractor prices ourselves . The <br /> We <br /> will hire a consultant to rice it, we go to the <br /> mechanical /electrical we <br /> , <br /> source rather than pull the prices from a boob. A structural engineer will <br /> review and price the d raw i n s <br /> Paul asked Mr . seaman if he was on this committee , how would he handle the <br /> issue of clerk <br /> of the xWork , where should the reporting lines be.,, <br /> Mr. Seaman said he would like thea to report to the project manager. <br /> Paul <br /> asked If they have ever worked with sMMA before? <br /> The have not and are not under` any contractual agreement now. <br /> y <br /> Peter asked <br /> how they would relate to us, geographically? <br /> D1c F <br /> { arnese lives in Mashpee� The main office is in Holliston , MAN <br /> Bill Ma r t e ros asked If they would be here daily or weekly? <br /> Mr. seaman said the town <br /> will be hiring a general contractor who w i �! l have <br /> their own project manager. You don ' t need someone as a project manager <br /> ` <br /> full time. My coordination will be with their project manager. The <br /> the Griswold swo l d school said i t was the easiest est i o b he had <br /> architect at . <br /> Joe asked how the would handle paperwor and keeping and eye on <br /> scheduling? <br /> develop o a p re l i m i nary schedule , it could be a <br /> Mr . seaman said they wouldp <br /> part of the contract documents . The actual schedule has to be done by the <br /> Jule should be u dated once a month initially. <br /> general contractor* That sche p <br /> Joe asked if they help control the cash flow? <br /> Absolutely . with <br /> the schedule they can produce a projected cash flow whi <br /> ch <br /> will be updated periodically for the town treasurer. <br /> 2 <br />