Project Update

On July 1, the Design Team provided a schematic design package with complete drawings and specifications for this phase of the project. The schematic design package will be used to create an updated cost estimate for the project. The cost estimate will include value engineering exercises. This means that if the project is over budget the cost estimator and the designer will work together to provide a list of items and their associated costs for consideration of removal from the project. Due to the changing market costs, the items on the value engineering list will not necessarily be removed from the project but are identified as possibilities if construction and material costs continue at the current elevated rates.

As part of the process, two cost estimates will be completed, one by a firm (Fennessy Consulting Services) contracted by the designer and one by a firm (RLB) contracted by Town. Once the two cost estimates are received, a reconciliation will be performed and by early August the project will begin the design development phase.

This process of cost estimation, value engineering, and identifying items to add or delete to remain within the budget performed by two separate cost estimators, will be conducted again at the end of both the design development phase and the construction document phase.

If you were unable to attend the Community Forum on July 6 where the schematic design package was reviewed, you can watch it here on the Amherst YouTube channel.

Upcoming Outreach Events
Walking Tours of Building Exterior (meet under the tent at the front of the Jones)

-July 27, 6 p.m.

-July 31 9 a.m.

Future dates TBD

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