Board of Selectmen - Minutes - 03/09/2026

FIFTEEN ROPE FERRY ROAD
WATERFORD, CT 06385-2886
PHONE: 860-442-0553
www.waterfordct.org
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1. Call to Order & Roll Call: 4:04 PM \
In Attendance: First Selectman, Robert Brule and Selectman, Rich Muckle
Late: Selectman, Greg Attanasio, 4:41 PM
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Pledge of Allegiance:
Public Comment: NONE
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4, Waterford Oswegatchie Fire Station: To consider and act awarding the
contract for construction of the new Waterford Oswegatchie Fire Station to
the lowest responsible bidder, A. Secondino and Son, Inc. for $7,862,844,
including allowances and to authorize the First Selectman to sign a contract
with A. Secondino and Son, Inc.
MOTION by Muckle, seconded by Attanasio to amend the amount to “$7,708,500”
VOTE 3-0
MOTION by Muckle, seconded by Attanasio, VOTING IN FAVOR: 3-0 PASSED
5. Waterford Oswegatchie Fire Station: To consider and act on awarding the
contract for a portion of the technology component of the new Waterford
Oswegatchie Fire Station including telephones, networks and
communications to Total Communications Inc. for $50,007.
MOTION by Muckle, seconded by Attanasio to amend the amount to “$50,008”
VOTE 3-0
MOTION by Muckle, seconded by Attanasio, VOTING IN FAVOR: 3-0 PASSED
6. Adjournment: 4:38 PM
MOTION by Muckle, seconded by Attanasio, VOTING IN FAVOR: 3-0 PASSED

Shannon Withey
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From: Shea Davy
Sent: Monday, March 9, 2026 10:40 AM
To: Shannon Withey; Robert Brule; Nick Kepple (nick@nkepplelaw.com); Kimberly Allen
Subject: RE: Oswegatchie Bid summary
Attachments: Contractor Bid Summary.pdf; Award memo.pdf
Good morning all,
There seems to have been a confusion. | have confirmed that our OPM has included the allowances in the base bid #1 on
the bid summary sheet even though they were separated out during the bid process which makes for the confusion of
the award total. The total award that we are approving is the $7,708,500 tonight this is the base bid (the allowances
have been included in this number), the add alternate of the $42,000, the technology bid of $121,500 ($84,000 was
already removed as the phone system/network/communications is being awarded to Total Communications). | am also
included my memo as well that will explain the award.
Thank you.
Shea Davy (She/Her)
Purchasing Agent
Town of Waterford
15 Rope Ferry Road
Waterford, CT 06385
bdavy @waterfordct.org
860.440.0540 Direct
860.449-4194 Cell
860.440.0579 (fax)
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From: Shea Davy
Sent: Friday, March 6, 2026 2:56 PM
To: Shannon Withey <swithey@waterfordct.org>; Robert Brule <rbrule@waterfordct.org>; Nick Kepple
(nick@nkepplelaw.com) <nick@nkepplelaw.com>
Subject: FW: Oswegatchie Bid summary
Hiall.
Here is the bid summary from Steve (Downes). As well as the OpenGov report.
Thank you,

Shannon Withey
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From: Shea Davy
Sent: Monday, March 9, 2026 11:41 AM
To: Robert Brule
Cc: Shannon Withey
Subject: email draft
Hi Rob,
Before | reply back to your original email. Please take a look at the below response to make sure this is what you are
asking for:
Hi Rob,
Thank you for reaching out.
The total amount of approvals for tonight is $7,758,807. The reduction of $154,344 reflects the two allowances
and unit prices that were already included in the base bid amount of $7,545,000.
Due to the urgency and importance of this project, preparations for the BOS Special Meeting on Monday
progressed quickly on Friday. However, in accordance with standard procedure, the total amount was
subsequently reviewed and verified with our contracted Project Manager. During this review, it was confirmed
that the allowances and unit pricing were already incorporated within the $7,545,000 base bid amount. As a
result, these allowances and unit prices were inadvertently counted twice in the original award amount of
$7,862,844.
Please let me know if you need any additional information.
Best regards,
Shea Davy (She/Her)
Purchasing Agent
Town of Waterford
15 Rope Ferry Road
Waterford, CT 06385
bdavy@waterfordct.org
860.440.0540 Direct
860.449-4194 Cell
860.440.0579 (fax)
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Waterford
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FINANCE DEPARTMENT
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To: The Board of Selectmen
From: Shea Davy
Date: March 9, 2026
Re: Award- IFB#26-004 Oswegatchie Fire House- New Construction
Dear Mr. Brule:
Chris Haley, Director of Fire Services and I with the attached results, opened proposals
for the above-mentioned project on February 27, 2026. After careful review of the
submitted proposals, it was determined that A. Secondino & Son, Inc. proposal was the
lowest qualified bidder that is able to meet the needs of the Town and therefore I
recommend they be awarded the contract as stated in this solicitation in the amount of
$7,708,500. This amount includes the lump sum base bid $7,545,000, which includes
all allowances, add Alternate for $42,000, and base bid #2 for technology $121,500
(Cameras/Door Card access system).
J also recommend that Total Communications, Inc. be awarded the Phone
System/Network/Communications portion of the technology scope portion of the bid
for $50,007.
Funds wiil be available in line acct# 20523-57792 Oswegatchie Building Renovation.
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Shea Davy
Purchasing Agent,
Town of Waterford