FEBRUARY 7, 2007

ATTENDANCE: Mayor Richard A. Moccia, Paul Arcario, Stuart Wells, David Murchie, Douglas Sutton, Douglas Hempstead.

STAFF: Alan Lo, NFCC Coordinator.

SKANSKA: Amar Shamas, Gilbane; Steve Rice, Skanska

I. ROLL CALL

Mayor Moccia called the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M.

II. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)

The minutes of January 3, 2007 were reviewed.

** MAYOR MOCCIA MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUETS OF JANUARY 3, 2007.

** THE MOTION PASSED WITH FIVE IN FAVOR (MAYOR MOCCIA, ARCARIO, WELLS, SUTTON, HEMPSTEAD) AND ONE ABSTENTION (MURCHIE).

III. NORWALK SCHOOL PROJECTS

A. BRIEN MCMAHON HIGH SCHOOL/CENTER FOR GLOBAL STUDIES IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.

Mr. Shamas reviewed the following change order for the committee.

CCA #30074 $ 18,900.00 Increase GMP Provide footings and steel for two score board structures per FT RFI #721.

** MR. ARCARIO MOVED TO APPROVE CCA #30074 $ 18,900.00 INCREASE GMP PROVIDE FOOTINGS AND STEEL FOR TWO SCORE BOARD STRUCTURES PER FT RFI #721.

** MR. MURCHIE SECONDED THE MOTION.

** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

B. NORWALK HIGH SCHOOL.

1. Project update

Mr. Shamas displayed some pictures to show the progress that had been made, including the instillation of a new oil tank, progress that had been made on the boiler-room, the footing for the science addition, and the footing for the orchestra addition.

Mr. Shamas stated that the science addition was planned to start on its punchlists in late August. He also stated that the roof was scheduled to go up on the science addition around mid-March.

Mr. Shamas stated that the roof for the orchestra addition was planned to go on March 1st and complete the addition around mid-August.

Mr. Shamas stated that the boiler would be arriving around mid-March.

Mr. Shamas stated that he planned to start work on the locker room on March 1st and planned to finish work around mid-August. He said that the work would close up both the locker room and the pool area. He stated that the only changes that were being made to the pool area was that they planned to change the exterior windows and the lights.

2. Review and approve the following change orders:

The following changes were reviewed.

PCO #0021 $ 5,013.98 Increase GMP Revise stair layout at Orchestra addition per A/E and Owner request.
PCO #0022 $ 2,824.32 Increase GMP Provide hanger at under slab drain piping per A/E due to underground water.
PCO #0023 $ 5,222.15 Increase GMP Provide upgrade to Security system software per A/E and Owner request
PCO #0026 $ 37,439.95 Increase GMP Provide new Auditorium seating in lieu of refurbished seats due to parts availability.

** DAVID MURCHIE MOVED TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING:

PCO #0021 $ 5,013.98 INCREASE GMP REVISE STAIR LAYOUT AT ORCHESTRA ADDITION PER A/E AND OWNER REQUEST.

PCO #0022 $ 2,824.32 INCREASE GMP PROVIDE HANGER AT UNDERSLAB DRAIN PIPING PER A/E DUE TO UNDERGROUND WATER.

PCO #0023 $ 5,222.15 INCREASE GMP PROVIDE UPGRADE TO SECURITY SYSTEM SOFTWARE PER A/E AND OWNER REQUEST

PCO #0026 $ 37,439.95 INCREASE GMP PROVIDE NEW AUDITORIUM SEATING IN LIEU OF REFURBISHED SEATS DUE TO PARTS AVAILABILITY.

** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

3. Review only, changes approved by staff:

PCO #0024 $ 228.23 CM Contingency Additional costs associated with temporary .gas piping.

PCO #0028 $ 20,174.59 Increase GMP Provide conduit EMT in lieu of exposed wire hangers for data and security per A/E.

The Committee reviewed these items.

4. Review and approve for the following change orders to Co-Energy America, Inc. for providing services associated with the NHS co-gen system:

CEA #3 $ 1,309.62 Increase Contract Provide key interlock on mail switch and Feeder switch per CL&P and A/E.

CEA #4 $ 2,307.28 Increase Contract Provide metering at the generator per CL&P and approved by A/E 10/13/06.

CEA #5 ($ 2,950.80) Decrease Contract Credit associated with deleting low voltage disconnect per CL&P and A/E.

** MR. WELLS MOVED TO APPROVE

CEA #3 $ 1,309.62 INCREASE CONTRACT PROVIDE KEY INTERLOCK ON MAIL SWITCH AND FEEDER SWITCH PER CL&P AND A/E.

CEA #4 $ 2,307.28 INCREASE CONTRACT PROVIDE METERING AT THE GENERATOR PER CL&P AND APPROVED BY A/E 10/13/06.

CEA #5 ($ 2,950.80) DECREASE CONTRACT CREDIT ASSOCIATED WITH DELETING LOW VOLTAGE DISCONNECT PER CL&P AND A/E.

** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

III. C. Tracey Elementary School

1. Project update

The project update was given by Steve Bryce the project manager from Skanska. Mr. Bryce stated that, for all intents and purposes, the project was finished. He stated that the punchlist was done, but there was a small amount of work that was added late stage but was expected to be finished during the February break. He stated that the last minuet work was window repairs such as replacing the sashes and hardware in the existing windows. He stated that, apparently, there were gremlins in the heating system and that an inordinate amount of valves had broken down without explanation. The company that was supplying the valves in the ventilation and rooftop units was planning to replace all of them and stated that they had no clue as to the cause of the breakages. The company also stated that this was the only incident of breaking valves nationally. The GMP’s will be around 1.4 million for both Tracey Elementary and Columbus Elementary schools.

D. Columbus Elementary School

1. Project update

The project update for Columbus Elementary School was given at the same time as Tracey Elementary School.

E. Roton Middle School

1. Project update -

Mr. Shamas gave a brief update of the progress on the project in Roton Middle School. There was a brief discussion about the contracts with Skanska. He stated that demolition of the science labs was planned for April school break. He explained that the bulk of the work would take place during summer vacation. The project is planned to be completed between October and November this year.

F. Ponus Ridge Middle School

1. Project update -

Mr. Shamas stated that the state had authorized the project for bidding. The bids are due March 8th. He stated that he planned to start demolition in early April and expected to finish the project by August 2008.

G. Nathan Hale Middle School

1. Project update -

Mr. Shamas stated that the Nathan Hale project was expected to be approved next week.

IV. NATHANIEL ELY CENTER

A. Project update:

Mr. Lo stated that the roof had been installed on both the front and rear additions. He stated that the project was a month behind schedule. The deadline for the project was February 1 2008. He also explained the problem that lead to PCO # 15 $19,673.83 Increase GMP Supply approx. 2,000 lbs of ductwork in the old administration area.

IV.B. Change Orders with W&M Construction

1. Review only, changes approved by staff:

CO #10 $11,492.00 CM Contingency Remove unsuitable foundation backfill and install structure backfill

CO #11 $ 1,598.79 CM Contingency Construct mud tracking pad

CO #14 $ 441.00 CM Contingency Camera sanitary line

PCO # 15 $19,673.83 Increase GMP Supply approx. 2,000 lbs of ductwork in the old admin. area.

C. AAIS Corp. Asbestos abatement contract

1. Review only, changes approved by staff:

PCO #4 $7,659.68 Out of Scope Remove and dispose of asbestos membrane and ceramic tile in old shower rooms.

PCO 1/8 $16,336.00 Out of Scope Remove and dispose of all asbestos floor tile and discover pipe insulation in the ceiling of the old admin. wing.

PCO 1/9 $18,575.00 Out of Scope Remove and dispose of ACM as well as de-water portion of West Tunnel and Cross Over Tunnel

PCO 1/17 $ 6,985.00 Out of Scope Remove and dispose of ACM from portion of North Tunnel.

Mr. Lo explained the circumstances that has led to these changes.

2. Review request to increase contingency allowance to AAIS Corp. of West Haven CT for asbestos abatement and refer the following to the Common Council for approval:

a. Increase contingency allowance for AAIS Corp. of West Haven CT’s asbestos abatement contract for the Nathaniel Ely Center Improvement Project, for an additional amount of $25,000. Account #09064074-5777-C0346

b. Authorize the NFCC to issue change orders on contract for a total not to exceed the Contingency Allowance.”

Mr. Lo explained the need for items C 2 A and B to be approved.

** MR. WELLS MOVED TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING:

A. INCREASE CONTINGENCY ALLOWANCE FOR AAIS CORP. OF WEST HAVEN CT’S ASBESTOS ABATEMENT CONTRACT FOR THE NATHANIEL ELY CENTER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, FOR AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $25,000. ACCOUNT #09064074-5777-C0346

B. AUTHORIZE THE NFCC TO ISSUE CHANGE ORDERS ON CONTRACT FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED THE CONTINGENCY ALLOWANCE.

** THE MOTION WAS UNANIMOUS.

V. BEN FRANKLIN CENTER

A. Review proposal for environmental testing and report and refer the following to the Common Council for action:

“a. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute an Agreement with Hygenix, Inc. to provide environmental engineering services for the Ben Franklin Center for a total not to exceed $5,500.00. Acct. #09057100 5777 C0322

b. Authorize the Office of Building Management to issue change orders on contract for additional environmental engineering services for a total not to exceed $1,200.”

** MR. MURCHIE MOVED TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

A. AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR, RICHARD A. MOCCIA, TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH HYGENIX, INC. TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE BEN FRANKLIN CENTER FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $5,500.00. ACCT. #09057100 5777 C0322

B. AUTHORIZE THE OFFICE OF BUILDING MANAGEMENT TO ISSUE CHANGE ORDERS ON CONTRACT FOR ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $1,200.

** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

VI. MISCELLANEOUS ITEM(S)

A. None

There was no miscellaneous items at this time.

ADJOURNMENT

**MAYOR MOCCIA MOTIONED TO ADJOURN.

** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

The meeting ended at 6:30 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Ian Soltes.
Telesco Secretarial Services.

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