Torrington Board of Education Building Committee Meeting

Torrington Public Schools Board of Education Building Committee meeting, November 13, 2026: The committee reviewed closeout of the school construction project. Final payments and contract closeouts were reported for American Environmental, Net Services, and Silk Town Roofing, bringing closed trades to 18 of 25. Seven trades remain at various stages of closeout, including CJ Fucci, where mediation is ongoing, and Marguerite Concrete, with loading-dock work planned for next summer. The exterior/site punch list has 17 open items valued at about $265,000, including $150,000 being held for tennis-court work pending spring evaluation. The committee also received an update on project spending, with approximately $3.9 million remaining in the budget and a projected total near $185 million.

The committee considered payment application No. 53 for $297,771.05 and approved payment requests of $4,851 for BL Industries, $546 for Tri State, and $82,977.56 for an unnamed contractor. Members also approved PCOs 793–798, covering final temporary-toilet costs, painting and electrical premium labor and repairs, and exceeded electrical-trade allowances; stated amounts included $18.52, $7,981, $39,099, $126, and $6,748 (the amount for PCO 793 was not stated). Discussion focused on outstanding warranty and repair issues—including HVAC balancing, malfunctioning Zurn flush valves, courts and fields, and other building systems—and follow-up with contractors and manufacturers. No new procurement policy was adopted.