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Joe added that we don ) t want the architect to be in conflict with ghat MEP <br /> needs . <br /> Mike Hickey added that it is a constant battle with the architect to meet <br /> those need , space requirements , etc. <br /> Bill Jones said their presentation goes a little beyond what we are looking <br /> for. SMMA is a full service, competent architectural firma your proposal <br /> indicates some redundancy. How much time do you require in what areas? <br /> M r, wade explained they expect the architect to be a full service firm. <br /> This team has tremendous experience i n schools and can review the work of <br /> the architect to be sure nothing is missing and represents the best for <br /> your high school ' we don ' t want to duplicate the design efforts , that is <br /> not our intention , It is good practice to review the work of a design <br /> team., <br /> COMMITTEE DISCUSSION <br /> The committee discussed the 3 firms interviewed . <br /> Peter thought Seaman Brato was not, well prepared , didn ' t seem like they <br /> read the PPPh <br /> Bill dartiros said their presentation wasn' t slick but that doesn t <br /> necessarily mean they can ' t do the job. <br /> Paul did not hear anyth i ng from them he liked, their weren ' t responsive to <br /> the RFP. <br /> Bill Hauck does not think they would help with the design phase and that is <br /> a critical point. <br /> Peter said Chartwell was weak on technology , but maybe we don' t need them <br /> to be really strong in this area. <br /> Merry sue noted they did say they would get someone in that area, or <br /> several people. she did like the idea of a "showcase" school that Hanscomb <br /> mentioned . <br /> Paul said Chartwell d i d their homework very well , He was impressed with <br /> both of their consultants . Beacon really presented our position well . The <br /> personality i's the key ingredient i n this marriage. we don't want them to <br /> offend the architect. Personality is an important component, they need to <br /> work as a team and can' t fight for position, Chartwell has a low profile <br /> and not too much ego. They may need more expertise on the site issue. <br /> Merry sue reminded Paul that their environmental person was not present at <br /> this meeting . we need to Dear what their role will be. <br /> Peter talked with Ed Prenette about Chartwell . He asked if he could have <br /> input into this project manager selection process . Mr, F renette likes <br /> Chartwell a lot, He was trained in Toronto, training similar to Mr . <br /> Aitchison of quantity surveyor , Peter warts to make sure they weren' t too <br /> "paIsy, <br /> Bill Jones said their collective reputations rely on it. <br /> Peter thinks Chartwell really did their homework and are very responsive. <br /> Janice thinks Chartwell understands what a project manager i s, the last <br /> group doesn ' t. <br /> Bill Jones did diligence on the Revere school and it got a bad report, <br /> there were many architect m i stakes <br /> Paul added that Hanscomb were the estimators on the Belmont school . <br /> Janice said it Bothered her that Hanscomb didn ' t know if they could save us <br /> any money. <br /> Merry sue was offended that they said we could have the schematics ready <br /> for June 1 . Everyone else said not to rush the design. <br /> Bill hurt i ros suggested looking at chartwe l 1 's short comings and thea ask <br /> them those questions . Great Britain is known for the i r end i neeri ng i <br /> 9 <br />