TOWN OF BRADFORD
NAC STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING
INTERVIEW CMGC
JANUARY 4, 2008
Call to Order and Roll Call:
Tom Riley, Chair called the meeting to order at 6:58pm with Andrew Pinard, Selectman, Phil LaMoreaux, Everett Kittredge, Kevin McKenna present. Eileen Kelly was absent. Also present were Jon Marden, Subcommittee Jim Pickman, Subcommittee and George Morse. Dawn Rich Correspondent and Cheryl Behr, Administrator.
CMGC Building Corporation:
Tom Riley, Chair introduced the CMGC Building Corporation with: Dennis Anderson, President, Kevin Parker, Project Manager/Estimator, Diane Wilkinson Sales/Marketing, Kurt Lauer, AIA. Present.
Mr. Anderson, President advised that what they presented to the committee for a proposal met all the requests on the RFP’s in both buildings very closely. He advised that that is a starting point, but in any design areas, as you go along, you could save money by fine tuning the project. One of the questions answered was if CMGC has the dump access road in their price, and they advised they do not.
Highway:
Standing Seam Roof in RFP, not a screw down type roof. The radiant heat in the floor would increase the cost of that building. Not knowing what was going to be done in the building, how much air, how many electrical things, lifts etc. would need to be factored in the design to give a better point to make a decision regarding electricity. Everett Kittredge advised as far as electrical goes, they are going single phase, probably 400 amp service. Everett also advised there were not going to be any lifts at this time, and not going to have an overhead crane. There will be emergency generators to service the Police Station and Highway Garage, but the town will carry them separately. Everett questioned what the difference between standard seam and screw down roofing would be. Mr. Anderson advised probably between $12,000 and $15,000.
Everett Kittredge handed out comparison sheets to CMGC as was handed out to the two previous bidders who were interviewed.
In reply to a question asked, Mr. Anderson advised that most pre-engineered companies do not vary in price that much. They use NESCO (an NCI company now) as a manufacturer. From their standpoint, their product and service are very good. They handed out pictures of buildings they have done in the area. Mechanically, they have included $10,000.00 worth of insulation under the slab to make the radiant heat more efficient.
Salt Shed:
Mr. Anderson advised it was their opinion that a galvanized pre-engineered building is: that on the structural side of it, with the heights setting on the walls etc, that while the other building was being done as pre-engineered, the numbers were more competitive to make it pre-engineered, plus structurally it was easier to design, including the retaining walls. Everett Kittredge questioned the price differential between the wood frame and galvanized steel, to which Mr. Anderson replied the wood frame would probably be a little less expensive. This construction would be: a galvanized steel frame with steel trusses and the sheathing would be galv-aluminum, similar to what is called for on the highway garage, with a standing seam roof, reducing the snow load problem.
Mr. Anderson advised that in the Highway garage, they also included in addition to the radiant heat, some overhead heaters for quick recovery, which would be radiant gas.
Estimated cost between radiant floor and overhead heaters could run $30,000.00. Thought was that radiant floor heat is a well spent $30,000.00.
Also pointed out by Mr. Anderson was that the testing cost for doing the borings is included in their cost.
Phil LaMoreaux questioned if the RFP and in what they submitted, did the town omit anything they can foresee. Comment was that the outlined design specs look good.
Everett Kittredge questioned what contingencies should be recommended for the Budget Committee. It was advised $25,000 for highway garage is being carried, and if the Police Station is really fine tuned, a 5% should be sufficient. Phil LaMoreaux brought up Michael Sailer’s name as was given to the other two companies that were interviewed.
Mr. Anderson advised he uses Hiltz Contractors who they have found to be very competitive, always does what he says, and has excellent equipment, which is very important.
Andrew Pinard questioned could they consider getting back to the committee within ten days for any changes being made. Also Mr. Anderson advised that they would be willing and available for support at Town Meeting if need be.
Tom Riley, Chair questioned if voters do not go for total package this year and the Police Station is delayed for a year, what is CMGC’s estimate for increase in cost for another year. Mr. Anderson advised it is unpredictable, but estimated between 7 and 10%. Diane Wilkinson, Sales/Marketing invited the committee to call them at any time if needing anything. The committee thanked CMGC for coming for this interview.
Tom Riley, Chair advised he would like a preliminary ranking done on the 10th of January.
Everett Kittredge advised Cheryl Behr, Administrator prepared some Bond/Warrant articles as ideas, and the committee discussed it at length.
The Budget Committee Briefing will be on January 8, 2008 at 7:30 pm, and Tom Riley, Chair read a preparation info sheet for presentation.
The format of the hand outs to be distributed at the Primary on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 was presented for perusal, dollar amounts will be filled in on Monday.
Question if any Bond information has been received yet from the Town Hall Restoration Committee. It has not at this time.
Next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 10, 2008 at 7:00pm.
Adjourned 8:25pm
Respectfully Submitted
Marjorie R. Cilley, Secretary UNAPPROVED MINUTES