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Colliers and Gilbane recommended awarding the doors, frames and hardware package (RTA 08a) to Unified Door and Hardware for $1,037,529, which the presenter said was $396,264 under the 60% construction‑document budget; the committee moved and the motion carried. The tile package (RTA 09b) was recommended to Rogeri Brothers Incorporated for $425,000 (about $67,354 under the 60% budget) and carried a 42.35% WBE participation rate. The wood flooring package (RTA 09c) was recommended to Kenvo Floor Company for $561,060, which was $158,960 over the 60% estimate; the presenter said the difference was likely market driven and reflected higher prices for gym and stage flooring. The epoxy flooring package (RTA 09g) was recommended to Allegheny Contract Flooring for $291,612, which the presenter said was $123,110 over the 60% budget; that package received only one bid.

On program totals, staff reported the GMP trending around $130,600,000 and said a large share of the work has been contracted — staff estimated contract award progress in the range of roughly 80 percent. The project team listed remaining larger trade packages as demolition of the existing building, millwork/casework and landscaping.

On environmental work, staff said approximately 4,500 cubic yards of soil had been moved to a staging location (Hughendorn) and tested by GZA. Informal results indicated the piles were below Rhode Island residential exposure criteria; staff said only about 40 cubic yards initially tested above that criterion and would be trucked off to Johnson Landfill. The final lab report was pending.

The committee did not amend the GMP at the meeting; votes taken were recommendations to award trade packages and carried as presented.

Why it matters: Awarding trade packages advances construction procurement and locks in costs for key building components; soil testing results affect disposal costs and potential remediation work.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Building Committee Meeting 7/16/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Billing Committee on July 16 voted to recommend awards for several trade packages at the middle‑high school and heard that the GMP is trending around $130,600,000.","taxTitle","Middletown, School Districts, Rhode Island","taxId",73325,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6167024,"Committee reviews elementary‑school alternates: elevator, lifts and roof testing draw cost questions",272,1208000,1480000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5412987-7cb3f600f13c549fec50739b984ab69a&start=1208&end=1480","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5412987-7cb3f600f13c549fec50739b984ab69a/thumbnail_1208000.jpg","/articles/6167024/Middletown/School-Districts/Rhode-Island/Committee-reviews-elementaryschool-alternates-elevator-lifts-and-roof-testing-draw-cost-questions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6167024-dd06a607fb411d12103016b515f2f048/orig.mp4?Expires=1770571593&Signature=Nr5J0MVWqko0P06s-bu03bZ~UxkkpeEiJG1tZlY1zyCcnqwiX~q-fP~jhpKo2jb~vBt5Yh2LNQTDpxbCOr5RYVuF46MXoxwfd14coPC7fM5FzO8ow59w6emxVoFL74Q6fSExS7oITp~sis7YHz7BL0Ec9YMAX7uaWRF1zV6ceBQ3txeCOr44Jp5Qym2wLt7o24pVfeNUstpAEaHb8gAsnuF61bIKQf27dTyU0pogbMRw5LmJ4qUgU1ocTtI8ys0F4ItC3J1gZoSISOUTByayQy-POsbDsSV8szuAUYNhbAR7Joda18bHBFX2~66ouu~RHa18gE7S4qnsIz6eDKOudw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its July 16 meeting the Billing Committee received an update on alternate work for the elementary school complex (referred to at the meeting as Dahlia Elementary), including pricing and schedule implications for a new elevator, replacement of existing lifts and roof system testing.

The owner’s representative said alternates labeled 1a through 1e are trending under the 60% construction‑document budget; other alternates vary. Greenwood Industries will perform an adhesion test to determine whether a fully adhered roofing system can meet the specifications, the presenter said. The project team said a mechanically fastened roof is not feasible given the existing substrate and that the adhesion test results will determine final pricing and whether a 20‑year or a requested 40‑year warranty is feasible.

The team reported a $733,701 estimate for a two‑stop elevator that would be located adjacent to the nurse’s suite; the presenter clarified the elevator equipment itself is only part of that cost and that a substantial portion is infrastructure and structural work to install it. Justin (presenting project costs) also said Bentley priced replacement of all three existing lifts at about $138,000 total; the presenter contrasted that figure with the currently budgeted amount set aside for repairs to the existing lifts (figure discussed at the meeting contained a transcription ambiguity and was not confirmed during the session).

Committee members debated whether to replace the lifts now or defer until phase decisions are finalized. Sean Brown, town administrator (as identified earlier in roll call), and other members pressed for input from the school principal to learn how often the lifts are used by students versus staff, and recommended staff gather that operational input before a final decision. The committee directed staff to gather principal input and to revisit the decision at a subsequent meeting; no approval or appropriation was requested at the July 16 meeting.

Why it matters: Elevator and lift work affects accessibility and long‑term maintenance obligations; timing affects trade procurement, seasonal work windows and how alternates are phased into the Guaranteed Maximum Price decision-making.

What’s next: Project staff said they will return with adhesion‑test results, principal input on lift usage, and updated costs; the committee will consider alternates when GMPs are finalized.","At its July 16 meeting the Billing Committee received an update on alternate work for the elementary school complex (referred to at the meeting as Dahlia Elementary), including pricing and schedule implications for a new elevator, replacement of existing lifts and roof system testing.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6167029,"Sustainability certs shift as CHIPS folds into USGBC; school project faces deadline questions",207,451000,658000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5412987-7cb3f600f13c549fec50739b984ab69a&start=451&end=658","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5412987-7cb3f600f13c549fec50739b984ab69a/thumbnail_451000.jpg","/articles/6167029/Middletown/School-Districts/Rhode-Island/Sustainability-certs-shift-as-CHIPS-folds-into-USGBC-school-project-faces-deadline-questions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6167029-5154e2336a0588891a1d7f11f61af304/orig.mp4?Expires=1770571593&Signature=BIO6NXhbOLIq2d279E8VX6vRTfXf5sbrXVDuHEk8EnDYjZtR25H5g0ltprt5pFJWb8uPlvmvYNLVVvb6RLtxxNrqoscT2yhEu4xWURk4zDgipS4mx-aPBoY9mm~H7zruLpDpW53q4Ee2avaf~LcSFn51BVvwR901IL--cKMKMTVdbUswmPFy1S3E4v3vwKBPsSOiRSS7g54YMuzxKnRQGNwvqdklS-iTXzp~cRpap0XZsqV8ciheFGHWzGFALMuegEVRb4jwIhNXah9bpf540OJ2xC5T2I3PmzAOlqOMoRU1de7lNsHP2xHzIf9Fv~Uvpx8iVSbZLiNwFjxl2c6K9A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Architects told the Billing Committee on July 16 that the CHIPS sustainable‑building certification program will be absorbed into the U.S. Green Building Council, meaning LEED will become the sole certification option for future projects. Justin, the HMFH presenter, said projects already registered under CHIPS — including the school project discussed at the meeting — can either complete certification under CHIPS through June 30, 2027, or transfer registration to LEED at no extra charge.

The change matters for the town’s school projects because, Justin said, the two programs write credits differently and switching now would be “a large undertaking” given the amount of CHIPS‑based documentation already prepared. He also said the project’s demolition is scheduled to finish in November and final site work is expected in early spring 2028, which may complicate meeting the CHIPS timeline.

Committee members pressed staff and project partners to get ahead of the change. Bill Nash, vice chairman, asked whether project partners had weighed in; Justin said he had not yet received feedback from Bridal (the project’s owner/representative). A committee member added that the specifications and contractor bids were written around CHIPS credits and that switching to LEED could prompt change‑order requests.

Justin said CHIPS originally allowed projects more time, and that the national organization’s short extension window likely reflects a different view of how long projects should take. Committee members suggested contacting relevant professional groups — one attendee recommended reaching out to the AIA Rhode Island chapter — and urged staff to notify Bridal and the project’s other partners promptly.

For next steps, staff said they would continue to evaluate whether the project can complete CHIPS certification by the extended deadline or should transfer to LEED, and would report back to the committee. No formal decision or vote was taken at the meeting.

Why it matters: Certification choices affect contract specifications, the work contractors bid on and the documentation owners must submit. Any switch could change what is required of contractors and possibly affect costs or schedules for the town’s school projects.","Architects told the Billing Committee on July 16 that the CHIPS sustainable‑building certification program will be absorbed into the U.S. Green Building Council, meaning LEED will become the sole certification option for future projects.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6167014,"Permit review nearly complete; town engineer stormwater comments addressed and mylar printing reduced",79,3197000,3276000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5412987-7cb3f600f13c549fec50739b984ab69a&start=3197&end=3276","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5412987-7cb3f600f13c549fec50739b984ab69a/thumbnail_3197000.jpg","/articles/6167014/Middletown/School-Districts/Rhode-Island/Permit-review-nearly-complete-town-engineer-stormwater-comments-addressed-and-mylar-printing-reduced","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6167014-4a41ddca36c2c0a3ec53ba13ff85be5d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770571593&Signature=foCX1MsAJGn-yDiSzek87q-JXq5ZJbF-~tHeUxDEgO7fNbbEQE2d2WPd~-~xvrYxFwk1Cu6R3MeuFv-AYVTLIJb~Du3g1Q0qbCcceXgaiXVOBzTX2WSFZi7QPwiUTqM7sERc1~NkFKV6khXHMtHoZaQ~JxezCHaNBsoMAjRX42-N6A6008py4svLFYjD8mR4tj8nlN5oKZWXixnDGfne9dXigqxRkdROID~iN~oFYZrb441vluLQNRiTWnhnHQFP9lCE6cFs~yZxLgDP2u6URdBMU-7SE188-pLF71qhQELE~xkJ3EUEVAGJUX7lXMiNR-4HY1aZrez64wLJbEv3Ug__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Project staff told the Billing Committee on July 16 that the major outstanding condition for the building permit was town engineer sign‑off on stormwater comments and that the project team had submitted responses that day to the town planner, who will forward them to the town engineer.

The presenter said the team printed the DEM mylar set required for planning-board sign‑off and that, after discussion with a town official, they reduced the number of printed mylars from earlier expectations by placing multiple drawings on each sheet — a change staff said will reduce printing costs charged to reimbursables.

Staff also said RIDOT clearance was clarified at the July 9 planning board meeting and that the senior RIDOT engineer then requested hard copies of the prints before signing off. The presenter noted differing requirements among agencies for hard‑copy submittals and said staff was still chasing the RIDOT signature.

According to the presenter, the building official has completed review and the building permit is ready to be issued once required signoffs and submittals are in place. No formal permit was issued at the July 16 meeting; staff said they will advise the committee when the permit is released.

Why it matters: Final town and agency signoffs trigger the formal building permit, which allows construction milestones to proceed on schedule and affects reimbursable costs and vendor scheduling.

What’s next: Staff will follow up with the town engineer and RIDOT to obtain required hard‑copy signoffs and will notify the committee when the building permit is issued.","Project staff told the Billing Committee on July 16 that the town engineer’s stormwater comments have been addressed and that the building‑permit review is complete pending agency signoffs.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6167011,"Committee to be notified of change orders under $100,000; town managers have delegated approval authority",103,3473000,3576000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5412987-7cb3f600f13c549fec50739b984ab69a&start=3473&end=3576","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5412987-7cb3f600f13c549fec50739b984ab69a/thumbnail_3473000.jpg","/articles/6167011/Middletown/School-Districts/Rhode-Island/Committee-to-be-notified-of-change-orders-under-100000-town-managers-have-delegated-approval-authority","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6167011-6b914ac90618678e0a717b97403982b7/orig.mp4?Expires=1770571593&Signature=mEcGlKzHu~LLrnpkTC3BDX5xsjHcCzQo-5GlOk86SnCF6rH89w91GuzjQJ39zNFTJUFR5FX4GTyojHotcfCWfVnslbou5VE84yx1pzVyMSpJfD7sgoLvPoA0ixdXuB7bQa7whVTAMwK~oWT7QhvzQXnof4qsqh0xUqD3N53Sn0gIKXl6HxY5w6Ab1Yk19EhL-xrfs~cb6l8tingYHTO16S6tYsYEu2UDDYg0JkpvHoFx8j8yLbzwIKFvfTls91LxS~FxoK1wLwCXY6YxrLeDvYPN-p87QVr6iU6~ACBKrmLgIP~ekmZGTjjQs2M5KLshiIWOIHNVGPU5XQSGPngL2A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Billing Committee received an update on change‑order approval authority and notification processes at its July 16 meeting.

The presenter said the town council recently formalized delegated authority: the town manager and the school committee chair (or designees) have authority to approve change orders within specified thresholds. The presenters clarified that change orders under $100,000 do not require committee approval and will be handled administratively; for transparency the Billing Committee will be notified after such change orders are executed. For changes above the delegated thresholds, the normal approvals from the school committee and town council will still be required.

A town official noted that the committee and project staff will be “in the loop” as an informational matter and that school committee and council notification requirements include a 48‑hour window for post‑action notice in some cases. The committee reiterated that notification and documentation of change orders are important so members can monitor reimbursable charges and project progress.

Why it matters: Delegated approval authority speeds project decision‑making for lower‑value change orders but shifts some review to after‑the‑fact notification; timely notice allows the committee to track cumulative cost impacts.

What’s next: Staff will notify the committee when delegated change orders are executed and will bring larger or threshold‑exceeding change orders forward for formal committee consideration as required by the adopted authority.","The committee heard an update on delegated change‑order approval authority. Under the town’s recently adopted process, the town manager and school committee chair have approval authority up to specified thresholds; change orders under $100,000 will be handled without returning to the committee for approval but the committee will be informed after","actionData","errors"]

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Committee approves several trade awards for middle‑high school; GMP trending near $130.6M, soil testing shows limited contamination

Committee reviews elementary‑school alternates: elevator, lifts and roof testing draw cost questions

Sustainability certs shift as CHIPS folds into USGBC; school project faces deadline questions

Permit review nearly complete; town engineer stormwater comments addressed and mylar printing reduced

Committee to be notified of change orders under $100,000; town managers have delegated approval authority