3/15/1994 SCHOOL - HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE Minutes

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changes later , much easier to rake changes on paper . The project demands intensive effort during schematic phases. Jon Himmel , project manager presented a chart on the project organization and the team organization . All team members will be involved i n value engineering and making sure the project stays on course. Key Issues : Frank Tedesco from Mt.Vernon Group said they will help Mashpee get the best project for the least dollars . He talked with D r . co 1 l a b ro about the June `i filing date . Peter explained the committee ' s goal is the Sept 1996 deadline, to have something on line for then . The June l filing date is impossible . M r . Tedesco thinks the June 1 can be done . As long as a submission i s substantially completed, the State accepts i t. He suggested doing a design cha rette , with a series of interviews with all the town agencies, set up in the gymnasium and char rette the project. The design team wi l 1 then work on i t through an intensive design charrette * The key is making quick decision . This team is very familiar with the SBAB process . They will assist in anyway they can with the Chapt. 149 construction bid law' Ben Gary explained some of the permitting for this project may take months, some years . First i s the EN F , which notifies everyone . The STS' plant w i l l require a discharge permit from DEP, There is s i gn al i zat i on , wetland concerns, state listed wildlife , He will schedule the permitting along with the architectural work and construction ,, It is their responsibility to assist the committee and design team that these issue get off and running . Dare Gill from Souza True . They have been in the structural engineering business since 1959 , him personally since 1967 . They have vast experience in school design . They have the expertise to review and keep and eye on the project to help the town of Mashpee . with chapt. 149 filed sub b i d requirements , they know the problems with low bidders and know what to look for to minimize change orders during construction . Mass . law requires the project have an independent structural review. They could also provide that service as part of the project, but it i s up to the Committee. we will be acting on your behalf and doing o of that work anyway . we do have the experience to bring to the table and be of service ., Mike Hickey , Crowley Engineering , mechanical/electrical engineering . Life cycle cost analysis - they will look at fuel sources , building load , occupancy 1 .e . extra curricular activities, operating and maintenance ntenance costs wi th various systems , which systems work better, They will offer suggestions . what systems perform well and w{i l l do so for a long t i me; ,ion Himmelp resented a chart of their proposed scheduling , schedule will be monitored monthly so the Sept 96 date can be met. Mr . wade asked why Mashpee should select Hanscomb. This tears has tremendous experience in design and construction management of schools in MA, a good understanding of MA public bidding process , a high level of principal participation , the people here today will be the people working on this 'ro ect. Jon Himmel and Phil Dade will attend the weekly meetings p � with the building Committee , we try to anticipate problems before they arise and come up with a plan of action by drawing on the experience of this team. 7