GOV Joint Public Works Infrastructure 8 27 2026

The Nashua Board of Aldermen held a joint meeting with the Committee of Infrastructure and Board of Public Works on August 27, 2026, focusing primarily on updates and procurement decisions related to the Department of Public Works (DPW) garage project. Project manager Joe Sullivan provided a detailed progress update, including design finalization, permitting, and coordination with subcontractors, with an anticipated construction budget of approximately $43 million and an overall project budget of $54 million. The board approved invoices totaling over $258,000 for Left Field services and authorized an amendment to the owner's project manager contract for an additional $11,600 to cover extended preconstruction services. Discussions also addressed scheduling future meetings to approve the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) and bond resolutions, aiming to keep the project on track for an October start. No significant design changes increasing costs were accepted, and the board emphasized careful cost control throughout the iterative design process.