08/11/26 Dwight School Building Committee

The Town of Fairfield Connecticut's Dwight School Building Committee held a meeting on August 11, 2026, focusing primarily on procurement and project planning for the new school building. The committee approved meeting minutes from previous sessions and entered executive session to review vendor proposals for commissioning agent services. Sustainable Engineering Solutions was selected and approved as the commissioning agent, with formal notification to follow and a subsequent presentation to the Board of Selectmen due to the contract exceeding $50,000. The committee also approved an invoice for Colliers, the project management firm. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to reviewing schematic design details and discussing three mechanical system options for the school, including geothermal and hybrid HVAC systems, with considerations of energy efficiency, lifecycle costs, and environmental impact. The committee discussed the potential for solar energy integration and the implications of different mechanical systems on building design and maintenance. The meeting concluded with a project timeline update and scheduling of upcoming design coordination meetings and site tours, moving towards the design development phase after Labor Day.