Oswegatchie Fire Station Committee Meeting Please note the change of venue to the Police Department

FIFTEEN ROPE FERRY ROAD. 
(WATERFORD, 
CT 06385-2886,
AGENDA
OSWEGATCHIE FIRE STATION BUILDING COMMITTEE
May 7, 2026
Police Department
6:30 PM
Call to order
Pledge of Allegiance
Public comment
Opening remarks
Review and Approve April 16" Meeting Minutes
Correspondence
‘a. 
Material testing bid results
Downes Construction Monthly Report
b.
c. Chief 
of Police David Ferland letter
d. 
Director 
of Fire Services Chris Haley letter
Invoice Payments
Old Business
a. 
Motion to reconsider decision on fire station light
Current Business
a. 
Review of Construction Schedule
b. 
Building Permit
c. 
Change order process discussion and potential action
d. 
Review and discussion on potential Signage (tabled from last meeting)

10. New Business
11. Confirm Next Meeting Date and Objectives
12. Adjournment

FIFTEEN ROPE FERRY ROAD 
WATERFORD, 
CT 06385-2886
Oswegatchie Fire Station Building Committee
April 16, 2026
Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting called to order at 6:30 pm
Members Present:
Robert Tuneski, Rocco Bracciale, Ursula Moreshead, Richard Muckle, Kathleen Elbaum, Wayne
Gilpin
Members Absent:
Matthew Blankenship, Timothy Sullivan, Paul Rafuse
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Steve Smith, Eric Cantar, Tim McCarthy (Solli Engineering), Christopher Haley, Kimberly Allen.
Public Comment:
None
Opening Remarks:
None
Review and Approve Meeting Minutes:
MOTION by R. Muckle, second K. Elbaum to add the meeting minutes dated 3/19/26 to
the agenda for approval.
FOR: Unanimous
R. Tuneski introduced the new member on the committee, Ursula Moreshead.
MOTION by R. Muckle, second K. Elbaum to approve the 3/19/26 meeting minutes.
FOR: Unanimous

Invi 
Payments:
MOTION by R. Bracciale, second K. Elbaum to approve the payment of $5,250.00 to
US Bank, invoice #8108820 dated 3/9/26.
FOR: Unanimous
MOTION by R. Muckle, second U. Moreshead to approve the payment of SPA, invoice
#26-505 dated 4/1/26 in the amount of $6,070.
FOR: Unanimous
MOTION by K. Elbaum, second R. Muckle to approve the payment of N. Kepple Law,
LLC, invoice #82 dated 4/6/26 in the amount of $1,611.50.
FOR: Unanimous
MOTION by K. Elbaum, second W. Gilpin to approve Munistat, referencing PO#
260588 dated 3/11/26 in the amount of $13,000.00.
FOR: Unanimous
Old 
Business:
a. 
Traffic signal — Solli Engineering presented the options and relative costs under new
business. 
Handouts were distributed, (Attachment 1)
b. 
DOT Permit - Contractor (Secondino) is responsible for filing for encroachment
permit for curb cuts.
c. 
C. Haley recommended “Station 4 Oswegatchie) as the name of new firehouse via
email to the First Selectman.
d. 
Meaning of RCRA8 TCLP — 
email from 
S. 
Smith explaining the meaning.
(Attachment 2)
Current Business:
a. 
Construction Schedule
1. 
S. Smith stated the contract between the contractor, (Secondino), and the Town
has been executed. The building department is currently reviewing the plans and
will issue a building permit once approved.
b. 
Review and action on station traffic light or traffic signs
Tim McCarthy explained the existing set up being an emergency signal plus signs
displaying a fire truck indicating a Fire Station is ahead. 
Options presented and
explained:
1. 
Similar to the current set up
a. 
New light would require new span pole assemblies
b. 
Estimated cost - $300,000.00 to $400,000.00
©. 
3-5 weeks for design

d. 
2-4 months for DOT
¢. 
3-5 weeks bidding
f. 
10-14 months construction due to equipment lead time
2, 
Signs displaying a fire truck with yellow flashing beacons
Estimated cost - $75,000.00 to $100,000.00
2-3 weeks for design
2-4 months for DOT
3-5 weeks bidding
4-6 months construction due to equipment lead time
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The biggest difference between the two options is the signal is regulatory ~ the law requires
vehicles to stop for the red light. The flashing signs are a warning device which the law does not
require a vehicle to stop. 
Another difference is the signs are able to be solar powered or hard
wired.
The Local Traffic Authority would authorize or deny the option brought before them. The DOT
has the final sign-off 
on the option.
Director Haley asked if the LED lights embedded around the sign is a choice. The DOT would
make the final decision on this type of sign. 
E. Cantar and T. McCarthy will look into this.
U. Moreshead asked if the current concern with the control of traffic now. If not is the traffic
signal warranted? 
R. Tuneski believes Chief Balestracci stated the current traffic does not
warrant a light, U. Moreshead asked which power option is more sustainable and is there a life
expectancy to where they would need replacement? T. McCarthy ~ cost is comparable for solar
or wired. R. Muckle stated due to cloudiness and snow in the winter, in his opinion, solar is not
as reliable as hard wiring.
W. Gilpin stated the firefighters voted for an overhead light. Therefore does not believe there is
a decision to be made.
R. Tuneski stated the committee could vote on referring the overhead light to the Local Traffic
Authority (LTA) for approval.
MOTION by R. Muckle, second W. Gilpin to refer to the LTA the option of an overhead
emergency signal.
VOTE:
FOR: W. Gilpin, R. Bracciale, R. Muckle
AGAINST: R. Tuneski, U. Moreshead, K. Elbaum
MOTION FAILS
MOTION by R. Bracciale, second R. Muckle to table the sign option until the next
meeting.
FOR: R. Tuneski, R. Muckle, R. Bracciale, K. Elbaum, W. Gilpin
ABSTAINED: U. Moreshead

New Business:
a. 
Ground Breaking Plans:
When S. Smith met with R. Brule, R. Brule asked for Downes to take the lead.
Downs will coordinate with the contractor on the plans.
b. 
Change Order Process:
S. Smith suggested a sub-committee be formed to meet with Downes during the
day on financial decisions regarding changes.
R. Bracciale stated the Town’s bus trips usually pick up their passengers in the Oswegatchie
parking lot. 
He let them know they would need to find another place.
Confirm Next Meeting Date & Objectives:
The next meeting date is May 7, 2026.
MOTION to adjoum by W. Gilpin, second U. Moreshead
FOR: Unanimous
Meeting adjourned 7:56pm
Respectfully submitted by:
Linda Finnegan, Recording Secretary

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Finnegan
From: 
Steve Smith <ssmith@downesco.com>
Sent: 
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 11:51 AM
To: 
Bob Tuneski; Linda Finnegan
Subject: 
FW: REMINDER -bid opening Special Testing Inspector & Materials Testing Services-
Oswegatchie Fire Station
Attachments: 
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Bob,
See attached bid results for the Material testing services for the project.
Methodology for Bid: There are several categories of material testing required for
the project; soils compaction, concrete placement inspection and strength,
masonry inspection and strength, and steel inspection and reporting of the same
to name a few.
These services are completed by a qualified firm at a unit cost bases for the type of
inspection/test. Every project will require different quantities of tests based on
many variables of the project: size, types of materials, means & methods of
construction. The A/E determines what tests are required by code. The other
variables will determine the quantities so the final contract amount will vary from
the bid value. For this reason, we bid the work based on an estimated quantity of
tests so when bids are received, we can compare apples to apples.
Bid Results: The attached show the estimated quantities of tests and the bidders
unit costs for those quantities. Of the three bidders the low bidder did not
complete unit costs for all tests/inspections, in essence, an incomplete bid.
Downes will be recommending Special Testing Labs for the work. We have carried
$75,000 in the budget for these services.
It’s important for the committee to understand the final value of the services will
be determined as services will be performed during construction. Some services

quantities will be less than estimated and some may be more. The bid process has
provided for the best value per unit cost of service. Based on the bid value of
services for the estimated quantities | anticipate the overall costs of service will fit
within our $75,000 budget.
Please add to discussion and approval for tonight.
Thank you
Steven Smith
Project Executive. MCPPO
DOWNES CONSTRUCTION
Employee Owned » Community Invested
P: 860.229.3755 | M: 860.985 5139
E: ssmith@downesco.com | www downesco.com
Connecticut 
| Rhode Island.
From: Shea Davy <bdavy@waterfordct.org>
Sent: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 10:06 AM
To: Steve Smith <ssmith@downesco.com>
Subject: RE: REMINDER -bid opening Special Testing Inspector & Materials Testing Services-Oswegatchie Fire Station
Hi Steve,
Here are the results.
Thank you.
Shea Davy (She/Her)
Purchasing Agent
Town of Waterford
15 Rope Ferry Road
Waterford, CT 06385
bdavy@waterfordct 
or
860.440.0540 Direct
860.449-4194 Cell

Town
of
Waterford
Shea
Davy,
Purchasing
Agent
15
Rope
Ferry
Rd,
Waterford, 
CT
06385
EVALUATION
TABULATION
RFP
No.
RFP#
26-009
Special
Testing
Inspector
&
Materials
Testing
Services-Oswegatchie
Fire
Station
RESPONSE
DEADLINE:
May
5,
2026
at
10:00
am
Report
Generated:
Tuesday,
May
5,
2026
‘SELECTED
VENDOR
TOTALS
Tri
State
Materials
Testing
$24,973.00
Lab
Special
Testing
$32,101.00
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Colliers
Engineering&
$84,865.00
Landscape 
Architecture,
Surveying
CT,
PC
SOILS
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|
$1,085.00|
$10,850.00
$390.00
|
$3,30000
$365.00
|
$3,65000
10
|
10a
|
$625.00
|
$6,250.00
3280.00
|
$2,000,
$225.00
|
$2250.00

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EVALUATION
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Special
Testing
Inspector
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Testing
Services-Oswegatchie
Fire
Station
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|
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|
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|
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|
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$295.00
|
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$155.00
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$2,00000
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Request
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Proposal -
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&
Materials
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Fire
Station
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EVALUATION 
TABULATION
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RFP# 
26-009
Special 
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Inspector 
& 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section | - Executive Summary
Section Il ~ Project Budget
Section Ill 
- Document Summary Log
Section IV - Schedule Update
Section V - Construction Progress Photos
Oswegatchie Fire Station Project
‘Owners Project Manager Monthly Report
April 2026
DOWNES

SECTION | — EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
With the conclusion of pre-construction design activities for the new Oswegatchie Fire Station
(OFS) the Town of Waterford, with the assistance of the design team from Silver Petrucelli and
Downes Construction procured a General Contractor to perform the construction scope of work
for the project.
Procurement began for the project with the issuance of a request for lump sum price proposals
via the town's procurement portal Open.gov in January 2026 with bids due February 27, 2026.
The town received twelve bid responses for the general contractor bid and one direct bid for the
telecommunication Base Bid #2 portion of the solicitation. See attached table 1.0 
for a list of bid
results.
Shea Davey from the town finance department, Silver Petrucelli and Downes Construction
conducted a scope review with the apparent low contractor, A. Secondino & Son, Inc. on March
5, 2026. The participants discussed the project in detail, reviewing scopes of the projects work,
logistics, timing of the project and confirmed all project design bid documents, bid addenda and
bid RFI's were reviewed by the bidder and all project considerations for price and time are
included in their bid. The bidder maid no objections or exclusions to the scope 
included in the
documents. Downes recommended the award be made to A. Secondino & Son in a letter to the
Building Committee Chair Robert Tuneski.
At the March 5, 2026 Oswegatchie Building Committee Meeting the bid results were discussed
and an award was approved for A. Secondino & Son (GC). The town finance department worked
with the GC to obtain their insurance and bond information as the draft contract was being
assembled. The contract was issued for review by the town and the GC responded with several
comments and proposed revisions March 23, 2026. A virtual meeting was held with the GC, Shea
Davey, Silver Petrucelli, the town attorney and Downes to review and discuss the GC comments.
The GC and the town agreed to language on the start of the project timeline and a few other
issues were settled. The start of the 396 days to complete the project will commence with the
issuance of the town building permit and the GC must submit the permit application within 5 days
of executing the contract
The contract was executed on April 6, 2026. The permit application was accepted by the town
building department on April 9, 2026 through the town’s portal. The town decided to contract
directly with the telecommunications vendor, Total Communications, resulting in a reduction of
contract sum for the GC to an award value of $7,708,500.00.
The GC has begun material submittal submissions to the design team. This process ensures the
specified materials are confirmed by the design team prior to being installed at the project site,
The GC will mobilize to the site after the 
issuance of the building permit. Downes and the design
team will meet weekly with the GC to review overall project progress and any potential issues or
needed clarifications and provide meeting minutes for the same.
The town finance department, with the assistance of Downes, is issuing Request for Proposals for
material testing services to provide third party materials testing for the project. The bids are due
May 5, 2026.
Review of the existing documentation of the project site, specifically the Phase 2 Site
Assessment, 
yielded a need to review three existing areas of concer (AOC) identified by Burton
& Loguidice(B&L) in their report. These are a are outside the new building footprint but will be
disturbed during development of the site once the new building is constructed. B&L provided a
‘Oswegatchie Fire Station Project
(Owners Project Manager Monthly Report
April 2026
DOWNES

proposal for a soils management plan, soils testing of the AOC’s and classification of soils with
any potential hazardous components. The Building Committee provided approval to proceed for
their proposal of $27, 850. The town has issued a Purchase Order for the work
SECTION II - PROJECT BUDGET
The overall budget established for the project through RTM approval is $12,552,393.00 as
approved by the Town of Waterford. Summary of the budget main components are show
below. A full updated budget report Is attached for review.
jinal Budget for General Contractor
Approved GC Buyout (Contract value)
Approved Tele/com Buyout
Pending/Approved Change events
Total Anticipated Construction
‘Supplemental Construction
Traffic Improvements
Hazmat abatement monitoring
Soils management — Hazmat soils disposal
Material Testing Services
Pending/Approved Change events
Total Anticipated Supplemental Construction
Owner Contingency
Approved allocations
Pending Change Events
Revised Owner Contingency*
$10,315,208.00
$7,708,500.00
$55,000.00
$0.00
$7,763,500.00
$500,000.00
$25,000.00
$100,000.00
$75,000.00
$0.00
$700,000.00
$1,060,694.00
$2,451,708.00
$0.00
$ 3,514,902.00
"Reflects only changes to construction. Owner to advise of other contingency expenditures
Change Event/PCO Loa:
Please refer to the Change event Log for reference for items we are currently forecasting the
above noted pending sections for both construction and owner contingency items.
Note: Log TBD as no Change Events to date
DOWNES
Oswegatchie Fire Station Project
Owners Project Manager Monthly Report
April 2026

SECTION Ili 
- DOCUMENT SUMMARY LOG
No document revisions during this reporting period.
SECTION IV —- SCHEDULE UPDATE
The milestone project schedule update dated April 30, 2026, 2026 is attached and reflects
‘overall current progress. The current anticipated project completion date for the new building is
and the anticipated project completion date is. All dates are contingent on the issuance of the
Building Permit as the construction period starts when issued,
SECTION V — CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS PHOTOS
Photos will be included upon commencement of construction.
Oswegatchie Fire Station Project
‘Owners Project Manager Monthly Report
April 2026
DOWNES

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Total Estimated Project Budget] 
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$36,541
Existing Bldg. Hazmat Testing 
[$4,950 
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$4,950
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$ 
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$ 
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Moving Services 
$ 
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[$ 
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$10,000
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$ 
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$ 
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TOTAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES| $ 
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510,375,208 | $ 
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$500,000 
$500,000
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$ 
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$25,000
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$ 
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$ 
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$75,000
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May 4, 2026
Members of the Oswegatchie Firehouse Building Committee,
Previous communication regarding the determination of the need for a traffic control signal on
Route 1 in front of the new Oswegatchie Firehouse outlined two conditions. At the time, Chief
Balestracci required the traffic control signal unless line of sight issues (vegetation) were
addressed and a policy prohibiting the backing in of vehicles from the roadway was in place. As
of today, both of those conditions have been satisfied and it is my position as the Local Traffic
‘Authority Representative that the traffic control signal is not required.
do, however believe that the addition of a new traffic control signal is a forward-thinking
measure that can only enhance traffic safety and improve the efficiency of emergency response
operations, both now and as our community continues to grow. Installing a traffic signal now
demonstrates prudent planning for potential future expansion of emergency operations from
the first Town of Waterford owned firehouse.
As commercial and residential development continues to expand in Waterford and surrounding
communities, traffic volume is undoubtedly expected to increase as well. With the need for
‘emergency responders to rely on rapid and unobstructed access to the roadway, the addition of
a traffic signal will provide immediate safety benefits.
For these reasons, | would encourage support for the installation of a traffic signal in front of
the new Oswegatchie Firehouse. This investment in infrastructure is an investment in the
safety, preparedness, 
and long-term well-being of our community.
Respectfully,
Chief David Ferland
Chief of Police

WATERFORD FIRE DEPARTMENT esr. 1920
OF SERVICE THROUGH SACRIFICE- PROMPTUS SPIRITU
Chairman Tunes
As an organization we are attempting to begin looking forward into the future in a number of regards.
While, to this point the need for a traffic light has been a point of discussion, 1 feel that itis beneficial both opera-
tionally and fiscally to make this 
investment now, as opposed to in years to come. As has been seen throughout
the evolution of the firehouse project itself, projects that get deferred, often result in excess inflation costs in fu-
ture years. I feel that the installation of 
a traffic preemption control, at the location of the proposed Station 4,
would be a responsible investment.
The operational benefits of the light have been discussed at a number of meetings, but generally in regards
to returning to quarters. Personally, I find it equally or more beneficial to have a form of traffic preemption when
vehicles are in-fact departing quarters to respond to calls for service in a timely manner. The emergence of anoth-
‘er major private industry in town has the ability to bring with it, significant traffic on local service roads for many
years well into the future. Making this commitment now will better position the fire department to continue its
inission of improving service delivery to the citizens.
| greatly appreciate the continued and growing public support the fire department has received, over the
past year and I thank your committee for their consideration in this matter.
Yours in Service;
Christopher M. Haley
Director of Fire Service

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Date
15 Rope Ferry Road
Waterford, CT 06385-2886
Professional services through April 30, 2026.
26-569
05/01/2026
Project 23.352 Waterford 
- Oswogatchie Fire
Station
Contract 
Percent 
Prior 
Current
Description 
‘Amount_Complete 
Billed 
Billed
‘Schematic Design Pha: 
66,200.00 
100.00 
66,200.00 
66,200.00 
0.00
Design Development 
110,344.00 
100.00 
110,344.00 
110,344.00 
0.00
6802#1 Construction Document Phase 
286,000.00 
100.00 
286,000.00 
286,000.00 
0.00
Bid Phase 
22,000.00 
100.00 
22,000.00 
22,000.00 
0.00
Construction Administration 
492,000.00 
4.00 
5,280.00 
1,320.00 
3,960.00
Allowances 
- Traffic Engineering PO 250608 
42,500.00 
20.44 
8,687.00 
—6,187.00 
2,500.00
Allowances - Geotechnical Borings 
36,000.00 
96.71 
12,500.00 
12,500.00 
0.00
Allowances - Hazardous Material Testing 
25,000.00 
0.00 
0.00 
0.00 
0.00
Allowances - Boundary Survey & Wetland 
15,000.00 
100.00 
15,000.00 
15,000.00 
0.00
Delineation
Allowances - High Performance Buildings 
25,000.00 
0.00 
0.00 
0.00 
0.00
G802#3 Add. Engineering Services 
3,250.00 
100.00 
__3,250.00 
3,250.00 
0.00
Total __ 762,294.00 
69.43 
529,261.00 
$22,801.00 
6,460.00
Invoice total 
6,460.00]
“Towa of Waterford 
Invoice number 26-669 
Invoice date 
0570172026
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1 of 2

Town of Waterfors 
Invoice number 
26.569
Project_23.352 Waterford - Oswagatchie Fire Station 
Date 
0/01/2026,
Invoice Summary
Contract 
Total 
Prior 
Current
Description 
‘Amount 
Billed 
Billed 
Billed
‘Schematic Design Phase 
66,200.00 
66,200.00 
66,200.00 
0.00
Design Development 
110,344.00 
110,344.00 
110,344.00 
0.00
G802#1 Construction Document Phase 
286,000.00 
286,000.00 
286,000.00 
0.00
Bid Phas 
22,000.00 
22,000.00 
22,000.00 
0.00
Construction Administration 
132,000.00 
5,280.00 
1,320.00 
3,960.00
Allowances - Traffic Engineering PO 250608 
42,500.00 
8,687.00 
6,187.00 
2,500.00
Allowances - Geotechnical Borings 
35,000.00 
12,500.00 
12,500.00 
0.00
Allowances - Hazardous Material Testing 
25,000.00 
0.00 
0.00 
0.00
Allowances - Boundary Survey & Wetland Delineation 
15,000.00 
15,000.00 
15,000.00 
0.00
Allowances - High Performance Buildings 
25,000.00 
0.00 
0.00 
0.00
G802H3 Add. Engineering Services 
3,250.00 
3,250.00 
3,250.00 
0.00
Fire Protection Design 
0.00 
400.00 
400.00 
0.00
Total__ 
762,294.00 
529,661.00 
523,201.00 __ 6,460.00
Aging Summary
Invoice Number 
Invoice Date___ 
Outstanding 
Current 
Over 30 
Over 60 
Over 90__ 
Over 120
726-505 
(04/01/2026 
6,070.00 
6,070.00
26-569 
05/01/2026 
6,460.00 
6,460.00
Total 
12,530.00 
6,460.00 
6,070.00 
0.00 
0.00 
0.00
Approved by:
David J. Stein
Project Manager
Remit Address - 3190 Whitney Ave. Bldg 2, Hamden, 
CT 06518
Town of Waterford 
Invoice number 26-569 
Invoice date 0510172028
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