[RP TownTalk] Metro/Belcrest

[Vernon Archer]

Will look to see what we can do--certainly we can send a letter.

On 11/5/07, Bill Carr <WCarr at greenheron.net> wrote:
>
> As an former construction guy, I'm certain  there must be a construction
> contract on file for the project, with a Scope of Work that should
> include details of _all_ requirements on the part of the Town, County,
> Metro, etc. Once that contract went in force, deviating "requests" of
> the constructor should be handled as official Change Orders, presented
> and validated in accordance with the project procedure on same.
>
> I would hope, even in Prince George's County, that the contract would
> include specifics on town and county participation in the Change Order
> approval cycles. If Mr. Abrahamian or the county Construction Manager,
> who should work for him or his equivalent, is unfettered in this regard,
> obviously the level of any complaint would need to be raised.
>
> The deteriorating condition of Belcrest prior to the narrowing was
> clearly unacceptable; I had hoped, however, that we were dealing with a
> temporary situation. Now we've got a public road  severely defaced by
> construction activity, total lack of protection for pedestrians, and an
> unsafe, unmarked, and completely unprofessional lane change that seems
> certain to promote accidents. especially during rush hour.
>
> It's never been clear to me whether Riverdale Park residents have much
> of a say with regard to this project. If the town has any legal status,
> it is clearly the town that should be complaining. Unless the contract
> was particularly badly let, though, the actual complaint shouldn't be
> that difficult.
>
> If Vernon or Alice should happen to read this, could you please clarify
> Riverdale Park's official role in this project? Is there a formal
> complaint procedure for the town? If not, who should the focus of
> complaints be? Campos? Olson?
>
>
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-- 
Vernon Archer, Mayor
Town of Riverdale Park, Maryland
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