HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-12-17-PBC-min.pdf TOWN OF LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS
PERMANENT BUILDING COMMITTEE
December 17 , 1987
The meeting was called to order in the Oval Room at Cary Library by the
Chairman, William P Kennedy at 7 30 P.M Members present were Mary Louise
Touart , Ann Wallace, Theodore M Edson, James Scanlon, and David Smith Sheldon
Spector was present representing the Capital Expenditures Committee, and Marilyn
Mairson was present representing the Appropriation Committee The Library
Director, Robert C Hilton, was also present
Proposals from each of the architectural firms to be interviewed were
distributed to the members (copies on file), as was a grid noting the factors in
the process along with the names and appointment times for the three firms on
the short list (copy on file)
The first presentation was made by Robert Stickles of Architects and
Associated Designers , Inc , at 7 45 P.M.
The second presentation was made by John Davies and M Wyllis Bibbins of
Davies and Bibbins at 8 30 P.M In addition to their proposal as submitted,
they had prepared and distributed a summary of the work and of their proposed
costs which was dated December 17, 1987 The total of this is $15,000 (Copy
on file )
The third presentation was made by Peter Blaisdell and James Minifie of
Kendall, Taylor and Company at 9 30 P.M. In addition to their proposal as
submitted, they had prepared and distributed three sketches of the type of work
they might do in different areas of the Library (Copies on file )
At 10 30 P.M the Committee discussed the relative merits of the proposals
in relation to selection factors and the grid noted above Based on library
and related experience, and responsiveness to Cary's proposal for space planning
and mechanical work, the ratings were Davies and Bibbins first , A and AD second
and Kendall, Taylor third Based on references obtained by the Director the
same order was repeated. Davies and Bibbins was also rated first on the
financial aspects of fees and stability It was VOTED to recommend to the
Manager that the contract be awarded to Davies and Bibbins
Respectfully submitted,
Robert C Hilton
Secretary pro tem.