02:49The committee’s discussion centered around the timeline and deliverables for the project, which aims to move forward swiftly. The MSBA recently reviewed the Owner’s Project Manager (OPM) selection process and was impressed by the proposed involvement of students in the planning stages. The committee has provided all necessary documentation to the MSBA and is awaiting a formal timeline from the authority, which is expected within a week. The urgency is compounded by the fact that 19 communities, a higher-than-usual number, were admitted into the program, potentially affecting scheduling.

06:49Additionally, the committee addressed the cost estimates associated with the project. It was clarified that additional charges might arise from independent cost estimators, which are not included in the base fee of $525,000. This aspect will be further discussed as the project progresses through various phases, including the Preliminary Design Program (PDP) and the Project Scope and Budget Agreement (PSR).