Legislation Details

File #: 26-1363    Version: 1
Type: Resolution Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 9/7/2026 In control: City Council
On agenda: 9/10/2026 Final action:
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: That the Director of Engineering, the Commissioner of Public Works, and the Chief Procurement Officer explore best practices used by other municipalities and public agencies to encourage timely completion of public construction projects, including performance incentives, liquidated damages, milestone requirements, recovery schedules, and cost-plus-time or “A+B” bidding, and discuss which approaches could be appropriate for Somerville.
Sponsors: Jesse Clingan
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That the Director of Engineering, the Commissioner of Public Works, and the Chief Procurement Officer explore best practices used by other municipalities and public agencies to encourage timely completion of public construction projects, including performance incentives, liquidated damages, milestone requirements, recovery schedules, and cost-plus-time or “A+B” bidding, and discuss which approaches could be appropriate for Somerville.

 

 

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That the Director of Engineering, the Commissioner of Public Works, and the Chief Procurement Officer explore best practices used by other municipalities and public agencies to encourage timely completion of public construction projects, including performance incentives, liquidated damages, milestone requirements, recovery schedules, and cost-plus-time or “A+B” bidding, and discuss which approaches could be appropriate for Somerville.