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RFP for e of UCRTS <br /> Catherine Laurent introduced Col. Tim Gordon from the MA Air National Guard (A G)to speak <br /> o the land divestment process at Joint Base Cape Cod (J C) and how it might impact the <br /> C TS. Tim Gordon explained at the Air Force is finally moving forward with divesting <br /> approximately 2500 acres of land. The Commonwealth of MA is the underlying property owner <br /> for approximately 1500 acres oft is land, including the UCRTS parcel. The State Military <br /> Division will be working with CA on the divestment; development of a Master Plan for the <br /> property is already underway in coordination with ass Development. The existing consent for <br /> the UCRTS parcel would most likely change from the US Air Force to the MA A G. The Adjutant <br /> General (AG) is requesting that the term for any lease agreement for use oft e UC TS be 2 <br /> years with an option to extend for 1 additional year. <br /> cConarty nested that under this term,the BOM would be considering the option for extension <br /> as early as 2027. Laurent asked if the AG would be open tot e initial 2 year term with the <br /> option to extend up to an additional 8 years. A 0-year term is the maximum allowable under <br /> state statute with Town Meeting approval which the UCRTS member towns propose to obtain. <br /> The additional 8 years could e awarded in increments. Gordon will review with the AG. <br /> Gordon also asked to review the language for termination of any lease agreement, if the A G <br /> or another use was identified urin the divestment process. Carl Cavossa confirmed that the <br /> existing lease agreement includes a provision for termination. Gordon will review language for <br /> any required modifications or clarifications. <br /> The BOM discussed the schedule for the RFP. The current lease expires 12/ 1/25 so award <br /> should be voted in early December to provide for any potential transition. Allowing for <br /> adequate time for prospective contractors to submit proposals, the RFP should be issued in <br /> early October. Koska responded that he will have a draft by the end of September. He will <br /> schedule a site visit to the UCRTS next week, He will also send a list of what additional <br /> information he needs to Board members. <br /> Tilton asked a the RFP include flexibility for the contractor and/or the BOM to propose usage <br /> oft e UC TS site for other compatible uses. tither Board members agreed. <br /> NEXT MEETING <br /> The next meeting will be on October 6, 2025 at 9 AK <br /> The meeting adjourned at 2:40 PM. <br /> Respectively submitted, <br /> Catherine Lur° nt <br /> ashpee Department of Public Works <br />