Performance Impact - The polished in errors combined with the lack of a good alignment starting point would make operational alignment very difficult. The study requires about 4 months. The zenith axial forces required for mirror polishing should be available 2 months from the start. The bids will be evaluated by the Chaffee, Criswell, Fabricant, Gray, Sozanski. Old Busniess Dan Fabicant continues to work on the project specifications.
Discussions continue on how best to contract for the building bids.