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Guilford High School Building Committee Summer Snapshot
Wondering what the Guilford High School Building Committee has been up to this summer? Here's a snapshot of what they've been working on the past few months.

The following snapshot was provided by Mary Beeman, Chair, Communications Subcommittee, GHS Building Committee:
June 6, 2013 Ceremonial Groundbreaking was held on the GHS baseball field
June 11, 2013 GHSBC Meeting
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Deduct Alternates discussed
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PCB Monitoring plan in place for next 2 years for existing GHS
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New Home for batting cages are found at Adams
Best route for Construction traffic discussed
New Owner’s Rep: Lawrence Rosati of Morganti (replaces Jennifer Frank)
June 25, 2013 GHSBC Meeting
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Discussed Deduct Alternates
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Additional access to east side of new GHS required by Fire Marshall
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CM reported Bid Opening July 9 with additional packages due July 11
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Good news from SCG. They will pay for moving gas line.
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Dropping trees to make room for shed, grading, setting mafia blocks
Temporary power OK to Construction Trailer
New CM Superintendent: Jeff Schull
GHSBC Change Order Subcommittee Chair – Larry Marcik
Upcoming GHSBC Meetings:
2nd Tuesdays– Workshop Meetings (no public comment)
4th Tuesdays – Full meeting with Public Comment
July 9, 2013 GHSBC Meeting
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FF&E Summary Interim report reviewed and discussed. GPS to review.
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Richards Corp awarded Site Contract
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Additional Bids to be awarded July 16
Gas line move completed
Test-Con recommended to BOS as special inspections and construction materials testing services for the new GHS.
July 20, 2013 GHSBC Communications Subcommittee meeting with Neighbors @ GHS Library
Reviewed status of project and what to expect in the future
July 23, 2013 GHSBC Meeting
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CM reports overall good bid spread; good representation; pleased with results
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Started scoping in earnest with earlier bidders
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Mobilize site contractor July 29
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Upcoming Meetings every Tuesday in August –including conference call capability -- @ Selectmen’s Office
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Neighborhood Meeting Report – discussed pre-blast surveys; three week look-ahead
FF&E list – report on meeting between Dr. Freeman and Mr. Misenti.
August 20, 2013 GHSBC Meeting
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Conforming Construction Document approved
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Awarded additional trade bids
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Additional follow up re: Pre-blast surveys. Window of opportunity now closed.
Walk through last week with Fire Chief and Building Officials re: temporary parking at GHS
September 10 – Workshop meeting to discuss Black Box options
September 14 – Neighbor meeting @ GHS Library
August 27, 2013 GHSBC Meeting
GMP (Guaranteed Maximum Price) approved
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