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NORWALK
FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION COMMISSION ACTIONS
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NORWALK FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION
COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AT
NORWALK HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY
NOVEMBER 7, 2007
ATTENDANCE: Mayor Richard A. Moccia; Douglas Hempstead, Common
Council; Stuart Wells, Paul Arcario, Joseph Beggan, Greg Burnett
STAFF: Alan Lo, Building Management; Amar Shamas, Gilbane Program
Manager
OTHERS: Stuart Opdahl, Board of Education; Steven Rice, Skanska Project
Manager; Dave Henderson, Project Executive.
I. ROLL CALL
Mayor Moccia called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. There was a quorum present.
II. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)
October 3, 2007
** MR. ARCARIO MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 3RD MEETING AS SUBMITTED.
** MR. BEGGAN SECONDED.
** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
III. NORWALK SCHOOL PROJECTS
A. Norwalk High School
Project update - by Amar Shamas (Program Manager)
Mr. Shamas said that the students and staff now occupy both additions. Most of the work is currently focused on the boiler room. The co-gen system should be on line next month and the chiller units by the end of the month. The moving date for D House is scheduled for November 9th. Work is scheduled to start in the English Department next week.
Mr. Shamas then reviewed the details of the renovation work that will be done during the summer of 2008. This will include some of the abatement work on the windows and also some final detail work on the Science addition.
Review and approve the following change orders:
The Mayor asked about the $13,689.03 for PCO #00133, which involves replacing the fire hose cabinets in the Pool area. Mr. Shamas explained that it wasn’t the cabinets that were so expensive, but the fact that the cabinets have to be moved from their current location because the chlorine from the pool is corroding the valves. This means that the pipes behind the cabinets also have to be moved.
Mr. Hempstead then asked if PCO#00113 was a design issue or a maintenance issue. It was explained that the voltage coming into the area was higher than what the units were handling. This may be a design issue. Mr. Opdahl was then asked about the status of the pool heaters. He said that a mechanic engineer has started up the two units that are on site and that currently Fletcher Thompson is working on some sketches. He said that Fletcher Thompson is comfortable with the two units already there. The discussion then turned to the fact that the pool is kept at 80 degrees because the Parks and Recreation Department uses the pool for therapeutic programs.
Mr. Shamas was asked about PCO#00131, which involves replacing damaged exterior metal panels at the Science and Orchestra additions. He explained that one of the panels was damaged by a contractor moving some equipment while students had damaged the other panel. Mr. Opdahl asked about the panel that was near the rear door that has a slice in it. Mr. Shamas said that he had not seen that damage and would look at it during the tour.
** MR. HEMPSTEAD MOVED TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CHANGE ORDERS:
PCO#00083 $ 2,780.29 Increase GMP Provide light fixtures at white boards at
the
Science addition per A/E request.
PCO#00113 $ 3,215.56 Increase GMP Replace heat element at fan starters due to
Voltage conflict.
PCO#00119 $ 1,900.00 CM Contingency Provide Ground Radar Inspections for under
Slab utilities at the Auto Shop.
PCO#00120 $ 2,197.50 Increase GMP Provide and reinstall recessed housing for
security cameras due to existing conditions.
PCO#00121 $ 5,741.94 Increase GMP Provide power to goggle cabinets at the Science
Addition per A/E request.
PCO#00122 ($ 7,823.00) Decrease GMP Credit for deleting drywall partitions at
the 2nd
Floor A, C house due to existing conditions.
PCO#00123 $ 3,284.00 Increase GMP Provide bent metal at connector windows per
A/E request.
PCO#00127 $ 905.04 Increase GMP Install two condensing pumps at FCU’s at the
Science addition per A/E request.
PCO#00129 $ 617.55 CM Contingency Provide modification at 3rd floor B House
Ventilators remove flex piping and tie units.
PCO#00132 $ 7,123.55 CM Contingency Provide additional rework at 1st floor D
and E
House unit ventilators due to existing cond.
PCO#00133 $ 13,689.03 Increase GMP Provide two fire house cabinets and mains
at
the Pool area and 2nd floor corridor per FM
request.
PCO#00135 $ 29,140.79 Increase GMP Provide power wiring and conduit to roof
Mounted fans at the existing building per A/E.
** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
III.A.3 Review only, changes approved by staff:
PCO#00098 $ 23,016.02 Increase GMP Provide Misc. T&M work associated with
additional demo at various location, 3rd
floor bathrooms, 3rd floor Art Dept.
PCO#00118 $ 2,137.56 CM Contingency Revisions to structural column base plate
at the Science addition. Per A/E.
PCO#00124 $ 15,322.72 Increase GMP Provide Misc. T&M work by drywall
contractor for 3rd floor bathrooms, above
unit ventilators 3rd floor B house and 3rd
floor C house due to existing conditions.
PCO#00125 $ 9,204.14 Increase GMP Provide T&M work for new ceilings thru-
out the summer phase renovations due
to existing conditions and mechanical units
removal.
PCO#00126 $ 5,349.20 Increase GMP Provide T&M work for H building
connector soffit, new career center, coaches
area due existing and MEP coordination.
PCO#00130 $ 3,175.08 CM Contingency Demo of existing dust work in the pool
mechanical room for MEP coord.
PCO#00131 $ 6,307.73 CM Contingency Repair an replacement of damaged exterior
metal panels at Science and Orchestra
addition.
PCO#00136 $ 8,911.87 Increase GMP Provide additional painting at various locations
at the existing building as directed by A/E.
Mr. Lo commented that currently, the High School has two systems working with
separate controls. As the work progresses, the system will shift over to one
system rather than two.
Mr. Shamas said that there have been weekly meetings with the principal, O&G and the teachers to keep the staff updated on the work.
Mr. Burnett said that the next meeting of the Norwalk High School Building Committee would be at 6:30 p.m. on the 14th. He added that last week; the PTO had a walking tour of the Science wing.
DISCUSSION ITEM: FLETCHER THOMPSON ADDITIONAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR ACOUSTICAL CEILINGS AND BATHROOMS.
The Committee then discussed the letter dated September 10, 2007 from Fletcher Thompson to Mr. Shamas regarding the Acoustical Ceilings and the Bathroom Toilets.
Mr. Opdahl said that the dropped ceiling is located in the hallway outside of the library. He also mentioned that there were areas where the exposed wiring needs to be covered. Mr. Opdahl went on to explain that a classroom that had been formerly used for special education would no longer be needed for this. Because this space is now vacant, it can be converted into bathrooms. Mr. Shamas then reviewed the details regarding installing the bathrooms in this area. Mr. Lo said that O&G had given him a new schedule and that they were a month behind. He also informed the Commission that the dropped ceiling would require work on the fire alarm system and other adjustments. Mr. Opdahl added that the space below the room is the boiler room so that the installation will not disrupt the school schedule.
B. Roton Middle School
Project update – by Amar Shamas (Program Manager)
Mr. Shamas introduced Mr. Rice and Mr. Henderson from Skanska. He went on to say that the project at Roton is essentially complete. Mr. Shamas said that the last change orders and final costs should be finished by January.
Regarding CE #00068, Mr. Rice was asked if the clean up was limited to one portion of the project or if it had been an ongoing operation. Mr. Rice replied that the clean up work has been ongoing.
The Mayor asked about CE#00077 and Mr. Rice explained that the cast iron pipes for the waste removal were corroding. The Mayor asked how many feet of piping was replaced. Mr. Rice checked the paperwork with him and said that the actual footage was not included in the back up material. He added that all the piping had been replaced with appropriate piping to prevent corroding.
At this point, it was suggested the Commission vote on all the items except for the 10/31/07 letter from Skanska.
** MR. WELLS MOVED TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
CE#00016 ($ 23,288.00) Decrease GMP Credit for deleting FD scope per A/E
direction.
CE#00028 ($ 1,897.00) Decrease GMP Credit on aluminum louver per A/E
request.
CE#00034 $ 26,427.00 Increase GMP Replacement of existing hot water heater
per A/E request.
CE#00047 ($ 7,007.00) Decrease GMP Credit for deleting Auditorium seating
original scope prior to replacement request.
CE#00052 $ 2,841.00 Increase GMP Provide new drywall partition and door,
frame and hardware per A/E request.
CE#00058 $ 15,730.00 Increase GMP Provide additional drywall partitions at
existing walls and electrical rooms per
A/E request for fire rating.
CE#00068 $ 54,340.00 CM Contingency Provide general construction cleanup on
T&M basis throughout the project.
CE#00077 $ 25,456.00 Increase GMP Replace existing damaged waste piping in
Boiler room due to existing cond.
CE#00102 $ 1,563.00 Increase GMP Revise locksets at classroom doors due to
existing conditions.
CE#00104 $ 565.00 Increase GMP Provide 4 additional bathroom mirrors
at boys bathroom
CE#00108 $ 14,185.00 Increase GMP Provide additional painting at existing
Exterior windows and doors.
** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Request letter
10/31/07 $ 98,000.00 CM Contingency Extension to general conditions to cover
On site staffing costs.
Mr. Rice explained that the original schedule for Roton has included an 18 month
period. A project schedule covering that time period had been developed. Afterwards,
the schedule was compressed into one summer. In order to do this, it was necessary
to include nights and weekend work, which was not part of the original plan.
Significant amounts of work were done during these times. Mr. Rice pointed out
that two of the contractors had difficulty fulfilling the terms of their contracts.
Currently, Skanska is in negotiations with these contractors.
After some discussion on this subject, the Mayor suggested that the Commission proceed with the rest of the agenda and then have an Executive Session to consider this issue. This was agreeable to all.
Review only, changes approved by staff:
CE#00026 $ 19,089.00 CM Contingency Additional shoring rental at elevator pit
due to schedule extension in concrete
work.
CE#00029 $ 20,997.00 Increase GMP Revisions to Firer Protection system per
A/E Addendum #1.
CE#00061 $ 1,837.00 Increase GMP Provide additional masonry wall ties at
the brick replacement due to existing
conditions.
CE#00065 $ 6,771.00 Increase GMP Repair and replace damaged existing
duct insulation due to field conditions.
CE#00066 $ 5,129.00 Increase GMP Reconfigure existing library shelving
Units due to windows configuration.
CE#00069 $ 7,967.65 Increase GMP Provide additional abatement work on
T&M basis at the connectors.
CE#00070 $ 2,340.00 Increase GMP Provide finishes at the main office
support rooms per A/E request.
CE#00071 $ 592.00 Increase GMP Provide Misc. repairs at Stair #3 due to
field conditions.
CE#00072 $ 10,365.00 Increase GMP Provide arch. Improvements at main
toilet rooms per A/E request.
CE#00086 $ 1,165.00 Increase GMP Provide finishes at Music rooms egress
windows.
CE#00087 $ 748.00 Increase GMP Provide Misc. electrical repairs.
CE#00089 $ 8,368.00 Increase GMP Provide additional clocks, PA speakers,
Phone and data per A//E request.
CE#00090 $ 5,531.00 Increase GMP Provide replacement to light fixtures at
storage and prep. Rooms.
CE#00092 $ 1,349.00 Increase GMP Provide temporary hook up at HV units
for building occupancy.
CE#00093 $ 1,565.00 Increase GMP Provide window limiters as directed by
A/E.
CE#00101 $ 21,172.00 Increase GMP Provide 50 white boards throughout
the school as requested by NPS.
CE#00109 $ 16,782.00 Increase GMP Provide power to temp control panels per
A/E request.
CE#00111 $ 1,611.00 CM Contingency Provide additional caulking due to existing
conditions.
Mr. Hempstead asked about the extension request in CE#00026. Mr. Rice explained that when the pit was dug for the elevator, abatement issues had been discovered. This required two weeks to rectify, one for the abatement and a second one because the concrete contractor had to go on to another job while the abatement was being done.
Mr. Hempstead then asked about CE#00101, which had to do with white boards. Mr. Shamas explained that originally the boards had been value engineered out. He then reviewed the process.
The Mayor then asked about CE#00072, regarding the repairs in the bathrooms. Mr. Shamas explained that these bathrooms were just inside the entrance and that cracked tiles and sinks were replaced.
III.C. Ponus Ridge Middle School
1. Project update - by Amar Shamas (Program Manager)
Mr. Shamas said that there would be very limited work done at Ponus until next summer.
** MR. ARCARIO MOVED TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING ITEM:
CA#000002 $ 30,940.79 CM Contingency Provide removal of existing concrete at
New roof top units due to field cond.
** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Review only, changes approved by staff:
PCO#00022 $ 10,669.48 Increase GMP Provide top soil at south side due to
Existing field condition.
PCO#00023 $ 17,647.90 Increase GMP Provide 16” aluminum bottom rails per
A/E request.
CA#000001 $ 13,960.41 CM Contingency Provide patching at walls due to existing
Conditions.
PCO#00030 $ 5,256.06 Increase GMP Provide new louver at elevator machine
Room per inspection requirements.
PCO#00031 $ 3,506.53 Increase GMP Provide new ceiling at elevator machine
Room for fire rating.
CA#000003 $ 518.00 CM Contingency Provide moisture testing at existing slab.
PCO#00032 $ 1,587.97 Increase GMP Provide frosted glass due to field cond.
CA#000004 $ 1,324.13 CM Contingency Replace sheaves and belts in existing RTUS
For balancing
PCO#00036 $ 696.66 Increase GMP Provide lighting at tunnel and repairs to
Existing circuits due to field cond.
CA#000005 $ 14,503.45 CM Contingency Provide costs for Premium portion only
In order to expedite work.
III.D. Nathan Hale Middle School
1. Project update - by Amar Shamas (Program Manager)
Mr. Shamas said that the Nathan Hale project work would also be at a very limited level until next summer.
The Mayor pointed out that the Haz Mat. work had to be done. Mr. Shamas said that the gravel in the tunnel was mixed with the asbestos and the best manner of controlling the situation was to put the fire retardant membrane in the tunnel.
**MR. WELLS MOVED TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING ITEM:
PCO#00037 $ 71,774.80 Increase GMP Provide fire retardant poly and membrane
at existing tunnel by abatement contractor
in order to encapsulate asbestos containing
gravel floors per Haz. Mat. monitor
direction. This is required for future access
and safe maintenance of tunnel. 550 L.F.
** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Review only, changes approved by staff:
PCO#00035 $ 3,854.66 Increase GMP Provide masonry work to extend walls to
underside of deck in room 188 due to
existing cond.
PCO#00036 $ 3,504.18 Increase GMP Provide masonry work to extend walls to
underside of deck in room 234 due to
existing cond.
CA#000001 $ 300.00 CM Contingency Trouble shoot existing fire alarm system.
CA#000002 $ 1,045.63 CM Contingency Repair two broken windows due to
vandals.
PCO#00036 $ 3,504.18 Increase GMP Soffit construction change from drywall
to acoustical ceiling tile.
PCO#00038 $ 3,213.51 Increase GMP Remove and reinstall corridor 244 window
due to conflict with existing conditions.
CA#000003 $ 3238.27 CM Contingency Provide costs for Premium portion only
In order to expedite work.
Regarding CA#000002, the Mayor asked why two broken windows cost over $1,000. Mr. Lo explained that schools that are south of Interstate 95 are required to have hurricane grade windows.
IV. NATHANIEL ELY CENTER
A. Project update: By Alan Lo
Mr. Lo said that most of the work had completed and the surplus funds were being used to address safety and preventative measures.
B. Review only, changes approved by staff:
CO #95 $ 4,328.88 Increase GMP New front addition –addt’l soffit and siding
CO #96 $ 3,898.00 CM Contingency New rear addition - Addt’l roof blocking
CO #98 $ 495.39 CM Contingency Door frame modification
CO #99 $ 765.49 CM Contingency Replace damaged ceiling tiles
CO #100 $ 3,797.97 Increase GMP 2nd floor bathroom - Wall partition modification
CO #101 $ 5,601.33 Increase GMP 2nd floor bathroom – new exhaust system
CO #103 $ 1,573.98 Increase GMP 2nd floor bathroom – addt’l ceramic tile
CO #105 $ 4,779.57 Increase GMP New classroom door closers
CO #106 ($45,000.00) Decrease GMP Reduce CM Contingency
V. MISCELLANEOUS ITEM(S)
** MR. ARCARIO MOVED TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS THE SKANSKA
REQUEST FOR ROTON SCHOOL.
** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
The Commission, Mr. Opdahl, Mr. Lo and Mr. Shamas entered into executive session to discuss the Skanska request at 6:40 p.m. and returned to public session at 6:55 p.m.
** MR. BURNETT MOVED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST FROM SKANSKA AS STATED IN THEIR
LETTER DATED OCTOBER 31, 2007 FOR A CHANGE ORDER TO SKANSKA IN THE AMOUNT OF
$98,000 FOR ADDITIONAL GENERAL CONDITION COST SUBJECT TO STAFF VERIFICATION
OF ACTUAL HOURS. ADDITIONALLY, THIS AMOUNT WILL BE CAPPED AND THE CITY WILL
NOT CONSIDER ANY FUTURE REQUEST FOR GENERAL CONDITION INCREASES.
** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
ADJOURNMENT
** MR. BURNETT MOVED TO ADJOURN.
** MR. WELL SECONDED.
** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
The meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sharon L. Soltes
Telesco Secretarial Service
(Walking tour of Norwalk High School immediately after meeting)
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