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MacDonough School Bldg. Committee

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Construction manager search advances

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 28, 2026

Geothermal Heating Preferred for School Project

The design team identified geothermal heating and cooling as the preferred option for the MacDonough School project, with an alternate mechanical system to be bid for comparison. The committee also unanimously approved a $39,000 TSKP invoice.

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Briefing

Jul 7, 2026

Committee hires construction manager

The committee unanimously approved O&G Industries as the MacDonough School project’s Construction Manager at Risk. Members cited the firm’s experience with similar school projects, competitive fees, project-team familiarity, technology for identifying construction issues, and ability to meet the accelerated schedule.

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Briefing

Jun 30, 2026

Committee Recommends O&G for School Construction

The subcommittee voted 6-1 to recommend O&G as construction manager for the MacDonough School project, sending the recommendation to the full committee. Members cited O&G's higher proposed staffing levels, school-project experience, and potential to reduce costs by shortening construction time.

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Briefing

Jun 23, 2026

Committee rejects two property purchases

The committee rejected acquiring 76 Spring Street and 82 Spring Street, with all 11 recorded votes opposed, and unanimously tabled a decision on 12 Pease Avenue. Members cited concerns about displacing housing, increasing traffic, and whether the additional land was necessary for the planned school expansion.

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Briefing

Jun 22, 2026

Committee Seeks Cost Details From O&G

The subcommittee unanimously voted to ask O&G Industries for a detailed breakdown of $2,370,721 in proposed construction-management staffing, general-conditions, and reimbursable costs before recommending a construction manager to the full committee.

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Briefing

Jun 18, 2026

Committee Approves Construction Manager Interview Questions

The committee unanimously approved sending four questions to construction manager RFP respondents before interviews scheduled for June 22, focusing on building quality, contingency costs, neighborhood impacts, and project risks.

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Briefing

Jun 9, 2026

Committee Advances School Construction Manager Selection

The committee unanimously approved a subcommittee to review three construction manager bids, interview applicants, and recommend a firm, with a construction manager needed by September.

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Briefing

Apr 21, 2026

Construction manager search advances

The committee reported that the Construction Manager RFP was ready for advertising on April 22, with final proposals due June 5 at 3 p.m. Members also continued planning the future Macdonough School, including a public suggestion for at least two special education rooms.

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Briefing

Feb 24, 2026

School project budget and bid waiver approved

The committee unanimously approved adjustments to the MacDonough School Building Committee budget and a bid waiver allowing continued architectural services from TSKP Studio. The committee also discussed possible acquisition of 76 Spring Street, which staff said is listed on the State Historical Registry.

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Briefing

Jan 27, 2026

Construction Manager Search Includes Green-Building Criteria

The committee unanimously approved a request for qualifications for a construction manager that includes experience with geothermal systems, solar panels, and high-performance buildings. It also unanimously approved the committee budget, and staff reported that the project application to the State was approved retroactively to June 2025.

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