Committee Extends Senior Center Bid Deadline to Nov. 6

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What happened

The committee voted unanimously to extend the general contractor bid deadline from November 4 to November 6 to allow contractors time to finalize pricing. Filed sub-bids came in within 2 percent of budget overall, but the sole miscellaneous metals bid ran roughly 70 percent above the $176,000 estimate; the committee took no vote on that package pending investigation of potential cost overlap. The committee approved vendor invoices of $19,569.59 and authorized a contingent $2,000 turtle protection plan contract with Goddard Consulting.

Key decisions

• 📝 Extend general contractor bid deadline to Nov. 6. The committee voted unanimously to extend the general contractor bid deadline from November 4 to November 6 to give contractors additional time to finalize pricing after filed sub-bids opened and to avoid conflicts with concurrent construction projects with overlapping deadlines. (Vote Unanimous; Next: Nov. 6). Read case details
• 📝 Authorize turtle protection plan contract, contingent. The committee voted unanimously to authorize committee member Dan Benz to execute a contract with Goddard Consulting, not to exceed $2,000, for a turtle protection or management plan if state regulators require it as a condition of the Conservation Management Permit. (Vote Unanimous). Read case details
• 💰 Approve vendor invoices dated September 30, 2026. The committee approved a vendor invoice package dated September 30, 2026, totaling $19,569.59 for project management, architectural and advertising services. (Vote Unanimous). Read case details

Next dates

• Nov. 6: General contractor bids due
• Nov. 9: Committee meets at 4:30 p.m., general contractor recommendation
• Nov. 17: Select Board votes on general contractor award

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