Change Orders for July 2013

The following change orders as listed on the July Discussion/Business Meeting Agenda:

a. EL-36-132 to Farfield for $18,685 for electrical power changes due to drawing omissions, coordination issues and unforeseen conditions,

b. EL-37-133 to Farfield for $28,907 for light fixture changes in both interior and exterior locations due to code requirements, maintenance issues and fire department review,

c. FP-03-134 to SimplexGrinnell for $13,814 for sound panels in the fine arts catwalk,

d. ME-08-135 to McKamish for $19,591 for changes in dampers in B and G Buildings due to drawing coordination,

e. ME-09-136 to McKamish for $10,915 for grilles and registers, louvers in machine room, steel beams in G Building, joist bracing and roof supports due to coordination issues and changes in drawings,

f. GC-64-137 to Nello for $14,798 for time and material work in B and G Buildings in May and June,

g. GC-65-138 to Nello for $26,375 for time and material work in F Building for June,

h. GC-66-139 to Nello CREDIT for ($33,502) to eliminate sport flooring in Athletic Room,

i.  GC-67-140 to Nello for $10,002 for signage,

j. GC-68-141 to Nello CREDIT for ($150,000) to eliminate the final cleaning of construction areas after an initial sweep-cleaning.

k. PL-19-142 to Vrabel for $8,942 to add a circulating pump to Field House water heater, and

l. PL-20-143 to Vrabel for $2,991 to install a bottle filler in the Athletic Facility Lobby.

 Agenda item h to Nello is a result of this action item on the agenda:

(5) Fitness Room Flooring – On July 10, 2013 the District received bids for the supply and installation of an improved rubber floor matting consistent with weight rooms for the proposed fitness room. The lowest bid meeting specifications was from Franklin Interiors with a bid of $73,588. Nello Construction has offered the District a credit for the specified floor of $33,502. This flooring is necessary to provide adequate safety and protection in the free weights lifting area. The Superintendent recommends award of this project to Franklin Interiors, Inc. in the amount of $73,588 as the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications.