A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a request for approval to seek authorization from the Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General (the “IG”) for the City to use the Construction Manager at Risk (“CMaR”) procurement and construction method (the “CMaR Method”) in connection with the DPW Salt Shed Replacement Project

DPW Salt Shed Building Replacement & Site Improvement Project Sherman St.

Location & Site

Location & Site

Location & Site

History & Past Work Original Construction: • 1990 Original Shed Construction • 1994 Storage Bays Added • No major renovation or overhaul since Issues & Operational Impacts: • Ongoing Repairs (see following page) • Rodent Activity • DPW Snow Operations Impacted Project History: • 2019 ARUP Evaluation identified significant structural and operational issues • 2022 Schematic Design study for replacement – did not proceed • 2024 New Feasibility Study for Replacement – completed • 2025 Move forward to full design & construction

Existing Building Issues Problems: • Several interior structural trusses are damaged or missing • Many structural truss stabilizers are damaged or missing • Exterior plywood cladding panels damaged and blown out from salt • Deteriorated structural kickers Conclusions: • Current structure beyond repair • Stopgap solutions no longer effective • Needs complete replacement Needs: • Improve durability of structure • Strengthen foundation and base walls • Improve functionality of overhead door • Increase Capacity

Budget and Funding Funding Source: • Part of FY24 Municipal Facilities Improvement Plan (MFIP) Appropriation • $35.5m total MFIP Appropriation • $8m of the $35.5m assigned to DPW Projects, including the Salt Shed

Budget and Funding Project Budget: • $6.2m estimated construction cost • 30% estimated project soft costs (includes consultant fees, admin, utility fees, FF&E, site costs, & contingency) • = $8.0m estimated total project cost

Project Schedule

Public Outreach Preliminary Plan: • Initial Outreach to Abutters October-November 2025 o Questions and Comments from neighbors • City Council CMaR Approval December 2025 o Project summary o public outreach plan o preliminary cost and budget • Project Website January 2026 • Pop-Up / Public Meeting – Pre-Design Janaury 2026 o Presentation of current design concept o Explain project goals and intentions o Overall scope and preliminary project schedule o Gather feedback, questions, and concerns • Pop-Up / Public Meeting – Pre-Construction July 2026 o Construction Scope o Site Safety and logistics o Community Concerns (dust, noise, rodents, etc)