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Michael ranked them second. They have good experience i n building schools. <br /> A good working relationship with high tech consultants. <br /> Peter said he wouldn ' t classify the errors at Fall River with the ones we <br /> saw in the Groton school ( Keyes) , those were major flaws and this was only <br /> detail . He feels the firm chosen has to understand how a school program <br /> works and how to translate i t into a building . i RA has that capability to <br /> do that. <br /> He visited Harwich Vocational High School , the superintendent said to th i s <br /> day DRA gives them support to keep the building up to speed and ensure <br /> their needs are satisfied -- 20 gears later. He was very satisfied with <br /> D A* <br /> The Pall River sight was very tight. They had a good understanding of how <br /> a school works . The kids and teachers liked the building . <br /> Steve explained there is general construction and ' shop work" . The <br /> architect is responsible for the quality of the material brought on site <br /> shop work. At Fall River , he got the impression no one ever looked at it. <br /> s me s Iia i n i and McKee <br /> Bill Jones said he could find no flaws in any area of this firm, He rated <br /> them number one. He checked some references and they were favorable. They <br /> proposed to work with Perkins and will and they have done some very nice <br /> looking schools, <br /> Merry sue liked thea a lot, However , their programming is done out of <br /> State . The two firms have designed a high school together - Chelsea. she <br /> is concerned about the distance but there seems to be someone in charge in <br /> Massachusetts . she liked some of the things they said - buildings looking <br /> nice at night. she is concerned about their dedication to us with Chelsea <br /> school going on at the same time,, <br /> Janice was not at the interview but has spoken with others who were and <br /> they all had goad , warm things to say about SWAT <br /> Paul asked if Perkins and will were not teamed with sA would we have <br /> picked them? Perkins and will have hid a lot of jobs around the country <br /> and do a lot of partnersh i lis . At Chelsea s ince the programming was done, <br /> Perrins and will has not attended any other meetings . How and where do we <br /> hold responsibility of the 2 firms"? Perkins and will is a good firm, but <br /> he wished they were local . If we had no one else as good he would give <br /> them heavy weight. <br /> Bill ala rt i ros thought they were very good and feels the concerns can be <br /> addressed . we should keep thea on the front burner while we address the <br /> concerns, <br /> Joan said she enjoyed the presentation . A strong firm. The composition of <br /> the whole group - men , women and people of color was important. <br /> Joe thinks they are a very strong firm and the committee should consider <br /> them. The package of information they gage us is a very helpful tool ; <br /> Their- presentation showed imagination , They showed lighting, mechanical <br /> systems , the environment inside is important and they can take care of that <br /> in house . They have the capacity to do the job. He does have concerns <br /> about Perkins and will - how to control that? <br /> Steve said it is one of the strongest partnerships we have seen. Perkins <br /> and will has national exposure lout they are Known for their partnerships. <br /> They have to explain the partnership agreementi, <br /> Paul asked what sites. would we visit? <br /> 5 <br />