The Fairfield Town Council's HVAC/IAQ Building Committee made significant strides during their recent meeting on January 5, 2025, focusing on the Tomlinson project and the upcoming bidding process. The committee is on track to release construction documents for bidding in the spring, with the goal of starting construction by summer 2026.

Committee members discussed proposals from Gilbane and BL, which aim to finalize construction documents and oversee the project through to completion. The timeline is critical, as BL requires approximately eight weeks to prepare the drawings, followed by an estimate reconciliation before the documents can be sent out for bids. This process is essential to ensure that the project remains within the established budget and timeline.

The committee emphasized the importance of moving forward quickly to facilitate early enabling work this summer, which will set the stage for the main construction phase. The discussions highlighted a collaborative effort among committee members to ensure all necessary reviews and approvals are completed promptly.

In addition to project updates, the committee conducted its annual election of officers, reappointing Jeff Galdensi as chairman, Ronnie Van Heusen as vice-chair, and Joe Valley as secretary. This continuity in leadership is expected to support the ongoing efforts in managing the HVAC and indoor air quality initiatives effectively.

Looking ahead, the committee plans to reconvene on January 17 to finalize the proposals and ensure all questions are addressed, keeping the project on its ambitious timeline. The community can anticipate further developments as the committee works diligently to enhance the building infrastructure in Fairfield.