Avon planning commission accepts Public Works facility additions; RFPs to follow

At its March 10 meeting, the Avon Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously accepted an 8‑24 referral for two additions to the existing Public Works facility: an office addition and a 60‑by‑72‑foot storage garage to house winter equipment currently stored outdoors.

Public Works Director Bruce Williams described the storage garage as intended to protect expensive equipment (mowers, excavators and winter gear) from weather and said the project has been on the department’s capital improvement schedule for several years. Williams said a state grant was obtained to support the work and that written proposals or RFP estimates received so far ranged roughly from $127,000 to $260,000. The commission found the proposal not in conflict with the 2016 Plan of Conservation and Development and voted to accept the referral; the motion passed with all members voting yes.

Next steps: Public Works will issue RFPs and proceed with procurement tied to the grant; staff told the commission procurement results and subsequent plans will be reported back to the Commission.