Holyoke Housing Authority Public Hearing and Regular Board Meeting
Key discussions included the approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Toepfert Apartment Roof Replacement Project, resulting in a cost decrease, and the approval of the Certificate of Substantial Completion for the same project. The Board also approved a no-cost time extension for the EOHLC Project 137097 Exterior Door and Window Replacement due to manufacturing delays. Furthermore, the Board authorized the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Holyoke Boys and Girls Club to continue supporting after-school sites. A bid for Annual Fire Alarm and Sprinkler Testing and Repairs was discussed, leading to the rejection of the lowest bidder based on a response radius violation and the subsequent award of a two-year contract to the next responsive bidder. The 2024 audit presentation indicated a qualified audit due to unavailability of Holyoke Retirement pension liability information, though this has no financial consequence for the Authority. New business included the announcement of a $125,000 award to begin a Master Plan for the Churchill block.