Amendment #1077 to H3400

Metropolis Skating Rink

Mr. Galvin of Canton moves to amend the bill by adding the following section:-

“SECTION XX . (a) Notwithstanding sections 44 to 57, inclusive, of chapter 7C of the General Laws, section 39M of chapter 30 of the General Laws, sections 44A to 44M, inclusive, of chapter 149 of the General Laws, section 14 of chapter 149A of the General Laws or any other general or special law or regulation relative to the planning, design, construction or improvement to real property to the contrary, the department of conservation and recreation or its designee may utilize such alternative means of procurement as the department or its designee determines to be reasonable and prudent under the circumstances, for the design and reconstruction of the Metropolis Skating Rink located at 2167 Washington Street in the town of Canton.

(b) If alternative means of procurement are utilized pursuant to subsection (a), for the design and reconstruction of the Metropolis Skating Rink, a design and construction contractor shall pay the prevailing wage rates in accordance with sections 26 to 27H, inclusive, of chapter 149 of the General Laws that would be applicable as if contracts had been awarded under the General Laws from which said rehabilitation project shall be exempt under subsection (a). Such design and construction contractor shall certify that it is able to furnish labor that can work in harmony with all other elements of labor employed or to be employed in this reconstruction project.”.