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some of the renovation and site work, they could go from 24 to 26 classrooms, without a need to increase core spaces. It would be a 90,760 total building size with a 2.5 million dollar increase in project cost. o Diamond: cafeteria expansion vs. relocation project would be a delta of +1- 2,100 GSF and +1- $2,500,000 between the two plans with the relocation being the larger and more expensive option. o Diamond: mechanical upgrade: original mechanical system, piping and boilers, are all failing and beyond their serviceable life. DiNisco recommends further study of the type of systems, cost implementation and schedule. A $30,000 study fee was developed for this purpose. Whether or not this work could be rolled into the main project or not was not discussed in detail. o Clarke: partition reconstruction — remove and replace existing folding walls with permanent walls. Wall Replacement project cost is $433,000. o Clarke: science room conversation — expand existing science rooms and replace all casework and furniture. DiNisco is reviewing study recently completed by another firm on these science classrooms. Project cost to be determined. Mr. DiNisco reviewed conceptual plan layouts. Suggested keeping plumbing and electrical intact. Not looking at relocating in building. Study fee established at $15,000. o Diamond: science room conversion — renovate existing science rooms and replace all casework & furniture. DiNisco is reviewing study recently completed by another firm on these science classrooms. Project cost to be determined. Equipment needs to be updated. Mr. DiNisco showed conceptual plan layouts. Not looking at relocating the science rooms in the building. Study fee established at $15,000. o Previously Deferred Fees: 1. LCP Renovation at Harrington (Construction Documents) $33,000 and est. $160,000 construction cost. • Harrington ES (Study Completion) $15,000. David Billings, Hill International, updated the Committee that the town received nine proposals from CM firms for three projects. The Selection Committee met on September 2 and chose six firms. CMs have all schematic designs and will be required to provide their general conditions based on percentage of costs and provide DD cost estimates and then C.D. cost estimates at 60% and 90 %. • Mr. Billings reviewed the interview schedules. • Members engaged in discussion of the firms. • Hastings Mark Barrett shared that Pat Goddard asked him to hand out a copy of the email from Kathryn DeCristofaro of the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) stating that they will do a senior staff study of the Hastings school. This does not mean that they will participate at this point in time, but it is a good first step. • Ken DiNisco shared that this is a very good sign from the MSBA. Motion to adjourn was made and seconded (Carl, Eric) PBC Meeting 091015 Page 3