Scio Township is considering a change order to upgrade the glazing on its new Fire Station 2 to bird-safe glass, aligning with Bird City action item 2.2.3 on addressing threats to birds. The architect and construction manager have confirmed they can accommodate the change, and a quote of 60519 has been provided to switch from standard glass to a bird-safe product, excluding the apparatus bay doors. Funding would come from the owner project contingency, which currently has 633800 available with none used to date, and the Board motion would authorize the Fire Chief to sign the change order. This indicates the core construction contract is already in place and this decision focuses on a specific product upgrade. Vendors in bird-safe glazing, specialty glass, or related façade solutions could position themselves for future township facilities or follow-on sustainability retrofits by understanding this spec change and the Township’s preference for bird-friendly design.

Guardian Glass bird-safe products are referenced via an attached brochure, suggesting they are the p...