Committee Reviews Downes Handling of Trade Packages

The Capital Projects Building Committee discussed Downes Construction’s handling of over-budget and rejected trade packages for the Middle School project, including re-bidding strategies and alternative pricing for communications and fire alarm systems. No formal contract action beyond discussion was recorded for these specific packages at this meeting.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract type

CONSTRUCTION

Document type

Minutes

Source document

Capital Projects Building Committee Minutes 2026-07-29

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Downes Construction was awarded this construction contract by Plainville School District, as recorded on July 29, 2026.

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