The town’s architect has previously worked with all three bidders successfully, and the bids ranged narrowly from $73.4 million to $75.6 million. It was noted that bid protests are not uncommon for large public projects and are often resolved through the involvement of the Attorney General’s office. A hearing is scheduled for next week to review these protests and determine CTA Construction Managers’ eligibility for the contract. The outcome of this hearing will be crucial for the project’s timeline.

In the public comment section, a resident raised concerns about traffic management in front of the school. The resident also requested future discussions on the financial impact on residents, specifically regarding the debt exclusion override for property tax increases, should the bids remain under budget.

Additionally, the meeting addressed routine invoices totaling $75,724 for services provided in September, including oversight and peer reviews related to the project. These invoices were approved unanimously by the committee.