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lame anyone for being frustrated . <br /> an said he is also frustrated. He said many times he was not comfortable <br /> ith the figures. His advise is to be sure the bottom line is realistic . <br /> e is not happy with this bottom line. Chartwell has done their own <br /> nalysis and there are a number of rates they disagree with , some <br /> uantities are low, some rates are wrong . General profit and overhead is <br /> 2% and he has talked with contractors who say you can expect about 11%. <br /> e asked SMMA where the estimate was pitched - to the low, average or high <br /> idder and he was not happy with the response of the low bidder . He would <br /> ever condone an estimate aimed at the low bid . You can expect a range of <br /> % between bids . He is very nervous about this estimate. <br /> e said you have to start with something you believe in . <br /> aul said the difference between the low and high bid is $1 million . <br /> he Committee reviewed SMMA' s list of proposed cuts . <br /> teve said he is not happy that the estimates have been this far off but <br /> hen looking at the base layout, there is no question about the costs <br /> ssociated with that design . He has a problem that nickel and diming to <br /> et it on budget may not be the best approach . <br /> aul agrees and the Committee as a group will have to decide which way they <br /> ant to go. <br /> he Committee agreed to review the items but not make any decisions yet. <br /> . Delete wood panels at auditorium and use plaster and paint. <br /> t will have no effect on the acoustic design . <br /> . Delete shrubs and provide grass and entry island . They have not cut <br /> ack on the trees. Shrubs can easily be added in the future . <br /> . Delete skylight and provide artificial lighting in the science labs . <br /> hey are reluctant to do it but it will still be a nice space. It will be <br /> rightly lit. <br /> These items were requested by Canteen . <br /> Delete ceramic wall tile and use epoxy paint. It is an aesthetic issue. <br /> wood seating in auditorium, Committee had already agreed to this . <br /> Delete glazed block starter course. Glazed is easier to clean . You many <br /> ave to re-epoxy paint a few times over the life of the building . <br /> 8. Delete border, legs, mid draw and rear curtain in auditorium. Janice <br /> aid this is a terrible solution if you plan on having other people use the <br /> building . <br /> 9 . Delete the 2 divider curtains in the gym. How do you keep separate <br /> I stations? You don ' t. <br /> 110. Delete the bleachers in the outdoor stadium. <br /> 11 . Delete the quarry tile in kitchen , use epoxy flooring . <br /> 12 . Provide an asphaltic concrete track , now is a savings over cinder. <br /> 13 . Shift auditorium sound system to FF & E . <br /> 14. Delete paint on the block wall in the gym, gym corridor, art studio <br /> and loading dock. <br /> i15 . Delete listed site furnishings . Bike racks cost $1 , 000 each . <br /> 16 . Delete concrete duct banks, as previously discussed . <br /> Ed said these numbers assume they will do something to the blank walls , <br /> especially in the auditorium - design a decorative stencil for example . <br /> 5 <br />