Oswegatchie Fire Station Building Committee - Minutes - 06/05/2025

FIFTEEN ROPE FERRY ROAD. WATERFORD, CT 06385-2886
Oswegatchie Fire Station Building Committee Meeting
June 5, 2025
Meeting called to order at 6:31pm
Pledge of Allegiance
Members Present: Robert Tuneski, Rocco Bracciale, Wayne Gilpin, Ted Olynciw, Richard
Muckle, Paul Rafuse, Jennifer Bracciale
Members Absent: Guy Russo, Matthew Blankenship
Guests: Fire Services Director Chris Haley, Steve Smith, David Stein, Eric Cantar, Bob
Banning, Treasurer Abbas Danesh, Purchasing Agent Shea Davy, Chief Chris Pafias
Public Comment: None
Opening Remarks:
The Oswegatchie Building was only spoken of at the RTM in the context of the Fire Services
Report. B. Tuneski could not speak to this since action is required on the 50-page report. In the
absence of the action, it is unknown if any of the content will change. Director Haley will be
providing any comments he may have after reading the report.
T. Olynciw informed the committee that Planning Director Jonathan Mullen will be resigning.
T. Olynciw wanted to confirm the letter from the First Selectman received at the 2025 meeting
would be included in the correspondence. B. Tuneski will include it in the 6/19/25 meeting
correspondence.
‘A quorum was reached at 6:33pm
W. Gilpin asked that it be standard procedure going forward, for the committee to address the
agenda items relevant to the professionals, SP&A and Downes. When the committee is satisfied

the items have been answered, the professionals should be excused from the meeting. The
committee agreed.
R. Bracciale read a letter to the committee and submitted for inclusion in the minutes.
(Attachment 1)
Approval of Minutes:
MOTION by T. Olynciw, second R. Bracciale to approve the May 6, 2025 minutes
FOR: Unanimous
MOTION by T. Olynciw, second P. Rafuuse to approve the May 27, 2025 minutes.
T. Olynciw asked for clarification of the paragraph on page 3, specifically if the SP°A
drawings had been given to Downes. S. Smith explained the process and its changes.
He assured T. Olynciw Downes had received the drawings. T. Olynciw asked for copies
of the drawings. E. Cantar stated he would make the drawings and specs available to the
committee.
FOR: Unanimous
Approval of Invoices: Note ~ The invoices approved at this meeting had already been approved
at the 5/27/25 meeting.
Current Business:
E. Cantar is coordinating low voltage systems with Jeffrey Robillard. J. Robillard will work with
S. Davy to purchase items from Total Communications. The Town will work with individual
vendors for IT items.
B. Banning — Connection fees will be charged by service providers. B. Banning gave a handout
to the committee which will go to J. Robillard for review. (Attachment 2)
Items decided positively upon:
1. Outside phone box
2. Sensor light in the bathrooms and bays
3. Display cases will need lighting
E. Cantar asked if the propane tank will be rented or owned. The tank will be underground and
the Town will own it.
R. Bracciale ~ Demolition drawings are in the A series of the construction documents.
R. Bracciale has a concem with the grade being at floor level. SPA will review the grade due to
possible water leakage and potential deterioration. E. Cantar will double check on double
barriers.

New Business:
S. Smith spoke to the cost of renovate to new and distributed a handout to the committee.
(Attachment 3)
MOTION by R. Muckle, second R. Bracciale to have Downes consider
conversation tonight and formalize renovate to new data.
FOR: Unanimous
There is still no decision regarding the traffic light. E. Cantar will request a cost estimate from
Benesch for moving the traffic light.
Old Business:
Reviewed and updated.
Next meeting is scheduled for 6/19/25 at 6:30pm
MOTION by W. Gilpin, second J. Bracciale to adjourn.
FOR: Unanimous
Meeting adjourned 7:55pm
Respectfilly submitted by:
Linda Finnegan, Recording Secretary

Attachment 1
June 5, 2025
At the June 1, 2025, RTM meeting Ted Olynciw stated that there were 7-8 empty bays in
town fire stations. That statement is not factual. Below is a list of the open bays at all 5
stations. | would like Ted to formally state that he gave the RTM incorrect information
and give the RTM the correct information.
Company 1 - (1) Small Vehicle / Ambulance Bay
Company 2 - (1) Small Vehicle Bay in the Back Building
Company 3 - No open Bays
Company 4 - No open Bays
Company 5 - (1) Open Large Bay (large enough for a smaller engine W41 not W42)
and (1) Small Vehicle Bay
Small Vehicle Bays - 3
Large Bays — 1
Total of 4 Bays
Sincerely,
Rocco Bracciale

Attachment 2
Oswegatchie Fire Station
Technology Scope
Data Network
1. CAT6 jacks, cable, terminations, identification and testing by the general contract.
2. 4-Post network cabinets with CAT 6 patch panels, wire management, UPS, PDU, power and
grounding by the general contract.
3. CISCO network switches to be furnished, configured and installed by Total
Communications. General Contract to carry Total’s cost.
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Desktop equipment, laptops and software to be provided outside of the project.
Phone System
1. CAT6 jacks, cable, terminations, identification and testing by the general contract.
2, 4-Post network cabinets with CAT 6 patch panels, wire management, UPS, PDU, power and
grounding by the general contract.
3. CISCO network switches to be furnished, configured and installed by Total
Communications. General Contract to carry Total's cost.
4. Some handsets to be relocated from the existing Station. Additional handsets to be
furnished, programmed and installed by Total Communications. General Contract to carry
Totat’s cost.
Wi-Fi
1, CAT6 jacks, cable, terminations, identification and testing by the general contract.
2, 4-Post network cabinets with CAT 6 patch panels, wire management, UPS, PDU, power and
grounding by the general contract.
3. CISCO network switches to be furnished, configured and installed by Total
Communications. General Contract to carry Total’s cost.
4, CISCO Meraki wireless access points to be furnished, programmed and installed by Total
Communications. General Contract to carry Total’s cost.
Electronic Security
1, System to be completely provided by Utility Communications. General Contract to carry
UC’s cost. This includes conduit, boxes, wire, cable, door controllers, door contacts,
keypads, key fobs, motion sensors, cameras, power supplies, programming and testing.

2. Devices are shown on the SP+A documents for reference.
3. Door hardware will be by the general contract and coordinated with the security vendor.
4. Network switches for camera tie-in are provided under the data network scope.
Audio/Visual Systems
1
‘Speakers, amplifier, input modules for radio and phone/paging tie-in and associated wiring
will be furnished and installed by Sound Stage Systems. General Contract to carry Sound
Stage’s cost. Power for all equipment will be by the general contract.
Monitors with wall mounts shalt be furnished and installed by Sound Stage Systems.
General Contract to carry Sound Stage’s cost. Power for all equipment as well as CAT 6 or
coax cable to monitors will be by the general contract.
Radio Systems
1
System to be completely provided by vendor (Gooseneck?). General Contract to carry
Vendor's cost. This includes conduit, boxes, wire, cable, antennas, receivers, transmitters,
microphones, station alerting equipment, programming and testing.
Devices are shown on the SP+A documents for reference.
General contract will provide all power and grounding for radio systems.
Service Provider Infrastructure and Coordination
1
The Town shall contract with service provider(s) for fiber, internet, cable TV and similar
services. Fees to these providers will be paid directly by the Town.
The general contract will provide conduit pathways for these services to get from the road to
appropriate locations within the building.
The general contract will provide space within the building for termination of incoming
services including backboards, power, grounding provisions and a dedicated cabinet for the
State PSON fiber.
4. Termination, testing and distribution equipment associated with these services will be
provided by the service providers unless described previously in this document.

Attachment 3
Oswegatchie Fire Station - Renovation
Proposed Renovate as New
Conceptual Rough Order of Magnitude Cost Opinion
CONTENTS: DATE: May 29", 2025
ESTIMATE LEVEL: Conceptual — No Documents
ARCHITECT: TBD
D DOWNES CONSTRUCTION

200 Stanley S
Britain, CT 0605:
260,224
BD vownes
May 29, 2025
Project: Oswegatchie Fire Station — Renovate-As-New Conceptual Cost Opinion
Downes Construction is pleased to present the enclosed conceptual cost opinion for
your review, outlining the budget and assumptions for the proposed Fire Station
Renovation
This conceptual cost opinion is based on previous Fire Station renovation projects and
site visits, no documents have been developed at this stage. The total construction cost
is projected at $7,935,921, which equates to $654 per square foot. This inciudes
allowances for design contingency (10%), escalation (6%), CM fees, bonding, and
construction contingency.
The cost opinion reflects anticipated market conditions, current historical cost data, and
pricing benchmarks derived from comparable projects from Downes portfolio. Cost
drivers include full MEP system replacement, a complete roof and window replacement,
and minor upgraded site access elements
We trust that this budget will serve as a reliable foundation for project planning and are
happy to discuss any specific aspects or assumptions in greater detail.
Sincerely,
Downes Construction Company
Chip Natsis
Preconstruction Manager
DOWNES ¢
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BD Downes construcTION
Oswegatchie Fire Statilon Renovate as New
Waterford Connecticut
Orawings Dated: None
Estimate Date- 05/28/2025
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RENOVATION
CONCEPTUAL ESTIMATE
CONCEPTUAL BUDGET
PROJECT REQUIREMENTS rs Parry Pry
FINAL CLEANING sta] s 122 [gee
CONTAMINATED SOIL $ “1s iy
HAZARDOUS ABATEMENT $ tomy $121.70 Sere
BUILDING DEMOLITION $ “1s a
SELECTIVE DEMOLITION $ AT isi] $ 206,414 1 $ 206,414
CASTIN-PLACE CONCRETE 3 al's 1onsea|s as96ee
MASONRY $s 10 Msi] $ 121,420] $ 121,420
STRUCTURAL STEEL $ 10 sf] $ 121,420] $ 121,420
CARPENTRY $s ABisfl $ 218,556 | $ 218,556
THERMAL & MOISTURE PROTECTION $ 2isf| $ 24,2841 $ 24,284
SING 6 EXTERIOR PANELS 3 mals 22e0[§ anes
SHINGLE ROOFING $ 25 Isf| $ 265,606 | $ (265,606
FIREPROOFING & STOPPING $s 2isfl S$ 24,284 1 $ 24,284
DOORS, FRAMES & HARDWARE 3 ways tziazols ata
WINDOWS AND GLASS $ 15 isi] $ 182,130 | $ 182,130
GYPSUM BOARO ASSEMBLIES 3 asa]s azcoro|g agar
AcousticnceunesaTaeatuenr || cals “rzaselg ‘7aeer
FLOORING & TILE $ 14 isi] $ 169,988 | $ 169,988
PAINTING $ 10 /sf| $ 121,420] $ 121,420
SPECIALTIES 3 tsmts textaols e430
EQUIPMENT s ‘sels ‘aesea/s 4a.se
FURNISHINGS $ 2isi] $ 24,2841 $ 24,284
SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION $ 1s 7
ELEVATORS $ -|s F
FIRE PROTECTION $ 10 ssf] $ 121,420 | $ 121,420
PLUMBING 3 teats masse] aise
HVAC $ 80 /si] $ 971,360 | $ 971,360
ELECTRICAL $s 70 isi] $ 849,940 | $ 849,940
‘SITEWORK $ 42 isi] $ 09,964 | $ 509,964
TOTALTRADE GOST] [Sas eras
10.00% |Design & Estimating Contingency $ AT isi] $ 571,736 | $ ‘871,736,
6.00% Escalation s Sis $ 377,346 | $ 377,346
|General Conditions & Staffing s 46 isi] $ 560,000 | $ 560,000
0.80% |General Liability Insurance s Sisfl $ $7,812] $ 57,812
1.00% |{oca! Batang Pema waved Waves
0.026% |State Education Fund $ Olt] $ 1,894] $ 1,894
071% |oMtPayments Perfomance Bons | ]$ ais] staz]§ 70
§.00% |CMFee $ 30/si] $ 366,894] $ 366,894
3.00% {Construction Contingency $ 19 isi] $ 231,143 | $ 231,143
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST $s 654| $ 7,935,921
TOTALS

Downes CONSTRUCTION
Basis of Conceptual Cost Opinion
Oswegatchie Fire Station Renovation
441 Boston Post Rd, Waterford, CT
Documents Utilized
isits to existing facility
Aerial imagery via Google Earth
Historical cost data and Downes estimating benchmarks
Scope of Work
The renovation project consists of a complete interior gut renovation of approximately 12,142 SF.
Demolition and replacement of all interior finishes, MEP systems, and select architectural elements
New full coverage Fire Sprinkler System
Roof replacement and window system upgrades
New casework, flooring, ceilings, partitions, and restroom improvements.
Site access improvements including stairs, ramps, and sidewalks
Selective masonry patching and repointing
ions
All trade costs and general conditions
Prevailing wage rates
Full replacement of MEP systems (VRF system)
Finishes and interior partitions
Roofing, window systems, and minor masonry work
Site concrete and ramps and limited drainage
Temporary protections and general requirements
CM Fee, bonds, escalation, and contingency
Exclusions
Building addition or expansion
LEED certification or sustainability documentation
Owner-supplied FF&E and technology systems
Builder's Risk Insurance (by Owner}
Offsite utilities or infrastructure upgrades
Building permit assumed waived.
Premiums for non-standard work times.
Soft costs such as design fees, surveys, testing, or permit reviews, this additional cost can range
between 10% -20% of the construction hard costs

* Cost associated to tariffs, while outside of contractor control, can significantly impact total project cost
if not proactively managed. Downes Construction will continue to monitor market conditions and
provide updated recommendations should these risks escalate.
Assumptions
‘* Costs based on a Construction Manager at Risk method
‘* Documents have not been produced on anticipated layout or finishes; final design may alter scopes
and quantities
* Construction duration is 8 months
‘* Bathrooms remain generally in current locations
* Scope and cost assumptions are drawn from the grading plan and Google Earth observations. No
underground utilities or major site development are assumed
* No significant environmental remediation or unknown site conditions
‘+ Project is assumed to be occupied with 4 phases of construction assumed
* The attached estimate accounts for escalation through the construction start date of July 1, 2026, if
construction does not start on time, include an additional 6% annual escalation per year
Estimating Methodology
© Quantities extracted from existing lay out as shown on sheet A010 of the CD Documents dated
5/16/25.
* Pricing based on Q1 2025 market rates and historical Downes project data
+ _ Unit costs based on in-house historical data, and recent comparable projects
* Unit pricing includes labor, material, equipment, and general contractor markup
* Trade cost structured by CSI Division
* Contingencies applied for design evolution and pricing risk
Next Steps
This estimate is intended to guide design development, budget validation, and project planning efforts. It is
recommended that all major scope assumptions be validated through continued coordination with the design
team and Owner.

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