In accordance with Chapter 149, Section 44A 1/2 of the Massachusetts General Laws, it is the intention of the Town of Franklin to retain the services of an Owner's Project Manager (OPM).
Additional Information: OPM Services For A New Police Station
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/purchasing/bids/request-qualifications-opm-services-new-police-station
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| Request for Qualifications - OPM Services For A New Police Station |
FM #1143 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1143 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares the Police Station Building Cmte Meeting held on Wednesday, January 24, 2023.4
Quick recap:
Police Station Bldg Cmte meeting underway. M D'Angelo provides an overview of the Owner Project Manager (OPM). The request for proposal (RFP) for the OPM is the doc before the group to review and discuss tonight.
The OPM really runs the project and is required by Mass Genl Law for projects of this size. The OPM responsibility list is more than a page of single spaced bullet items
Submittals from the firms are usually interesting but the interview is key to determine who is most qualified to do the work. Example given of a firm that had done 1 specific project, another had done a few, the last one had more than 20. That experience can be key
The initial response is a non price proposal, first you want qualifications, then you can work on a price. FHS OPM was the 3rd choice actually and did a good job ultimately.
Chair Mercer reminds group to get to find out the team of individuals that the OPM form would bring to work on this. The firm maybe good but if they bring in a newbie to the firm it may not be so good.
Meetings identified but with 3 public is it enough to cover the meetings with the committee? Change orders are key to keeping within the budget and there may be a few meetings involved to do that.
Site visits? To consider prior work? Yes, as we get to the architect
Setting some proprietary requirements (like common HVAC, locks, etc.) Helps with the overall maintenance and long term reduces cost of maintenance, folks already know of the component, minimum training required too
Discussion on use of a 4 vs. 3 week period for firms to prepare. Discussion on the timing of notifications (central register), Feb 7 to March 7, interviews on Tuesday March 12. Feb 15 for a listening session, at the current station.
Meeting adjourned with unanimous vote
The recording runs about an hour, so let’s listen to the Police Station Building Cmte Meeting of January 24, 2024. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1143-police-station-building-cmte-mtg-01-24-24
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Review of Owner’s Project Manager (OPM) Request for Qualifications (RFQ) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/draft_rfq_for_police_opm.pdf
Committee page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/police-station-building-committee
Franklin TV video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPfLlqC_PXA
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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.
This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.
How can you help?
If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
If you don't like something here, please let me know
Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com
The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.
I hope you enjoy!
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| Police Station Building Committee - Agenda for meeting - Jan 24, 2024 at 7 PM |
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| Mike D'Angelo provides an overview of the Owner Project Manager (OPM) |
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| Police Station Building Committee - Agenda for meeting - Jan 24, 2024 at 7 PM |
Via Franklin Police Dept:
"Looks like Santa and Mrs. Claus are trading in the sleigh for a squad car this year! Watch out, naughty list - the Franklin Police Department just got a festive upgrade!
This Sunday, December 3 from 9 AM to 12 PM, Santa and Mrs. Claus will take over the Chief’s Office.
This event is free, however we do ask for a toy donation (new and unwrapped). Toys collected through our toy drive go back to the children in our community who need a little extra Christmas cheer."
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| Santa and Mrs. Claus at Franklin Police Station - Sunday, Dec 3 from 9 AM to noon |
a. Arts and recreation centerb. Police stationc. Various housing options
FM #1050 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1050 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares my "Talk Franklin" session with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen. We had our conversation in the Municipal Building on Thursday, August 24, 2023.
Topics for this session
Notification on State arranging to place migrants in Best Western Hotel
Davis Thayer Reuse; suggestions gathered, some interesting & new
Economic Development, Small zoning change
Police Station Building Cmte, Starting work
School opens, drive safely
The recording runs about 42 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Jamie & Amy on Thursday, August 24, 2023. Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1050-talk-franklin-08-24-23
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Town Administrator page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/administrator
Talk Franklin podcast page -> https://anchor.fm/letstalkfranklin
Davis Thayer Reuse Committee agenda & links -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/_2023-08-15_davis-thayer_reuse_agenda_.pdf
Notification on migrant temporary housing
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/08/ma-notifies-franklin-of-plans-to-house.html
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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.
This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.
How can you help?
If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
If you don't like something here, please let me know
Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com
The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.
I hope you enjoy!
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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
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| In this Talk Franklin episode, we start with the State announcement on temporary housing of migrants (audio) |
This session of the radio show shares the Police Station Building Cmte Meeting held on Wednesday, August 23, 2023.
Brief recap
First step getting sworn in by Town Clerk Nancy Danello was quickly accomplished.
Round of introductions by the members of the committee was conducted.
Town Administrator Jamie Hellen provided a brief overview. Facilities Director Mike D'Angelo walked through the overall process they will get into.
High level process (additional detail in memo)
Request for a Proposal (RFP) for an Owner Project Manager (OPM)
Select an OPM
Work with the OPM to select an architect
Site visits to current station (what is) and other community stations (what could be)
Schematic design
Design development
Construction documents
Bidding
Construction
The site and site selection are important as is the funding and approval for such. While the actual building process was talk of being done in about 2 years, the entire process is more likely to run 3-5 years.
The recording runs 59 minutes, so let’s listen to the Police Station Building Cmte Meeting of August 23, 2023. Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1047-police-station-building-cmte-mtg-08-23-23
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Meeting agenda doc -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/_2023-08-23_police_station_building_committee.pdf
Committee page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/police-station-building-committee
Franklin TV video replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/57woRz_bSKo
My notes captured via Twitter during the meeting -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DirbGHhnp78PdFxzbiXjEx_qDqszqMK8/view?usp=drive_link
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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.
This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.
How can you help?
If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
If you don't like something here, please let me know
Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com
The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.
I hope you enjoy!
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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
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| Police Station Building Committee stands for swearing in |
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| Police Station Building Committee stands for swearing in |
