Mr. Stiff,
While I am glad that you took the time and effort to address some of the main concerns regarding the new gym project, I am concerned about some of your assumptions and the questionable logic behind them.
One example might be regarding the Pistorino report. IF you had read the report you would have seen that it is a pretty detailed report with a LOT of specifics.
Pistorino and company provided a visual inspection of the grade beams, pile caps, support beams and pre-cast joists and indicated all are in EXCELLENT condition, with NO signs of corrosion or deterioration present.
The estimated costs to refurbish our existing gymnasium are itemized and included in Mr. Pistorino’s report. A new roof ($192,000) and gym floor ($127,800) are included in his estimates, along with new roof bracings ($ 200,000), sandblasting and painting of exposed metal ($75,000), a new sprinkler system to comply with fire codes ($120,000), and insulated metal wall siding ($242,000). A new insulated roof deck is anticipated to cost $300,000, arch base connections $30,000, and demolition at about $94,000. This is the extent of the structural hard costs.
An additional 10 % contingency cost of $ 138,080 and engineering and construction phase fees (another $138,080) bring the total cost to $ 1,656,960.
These numbers come directly from Mr. Pistorino’s report, which, I am sure, if you had read it, you would have seen it is a pretty detailed and specific estimate from a well-respected and knowledgeable firm, as even you admit.
Are there any disputes about the numbers and specific details he presented? Are you in any way in doubt about the numbers he presented as being unrealistic or inaccurate? If so, which numbers ARE you disputing and on what basis are you disputing them? You have already stated you respect that firm and what it stands for, so where is your dispute?
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