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An urgent requirement exists to replace out of service cooling towers serving the heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) cooling plant at Freedom High and Liberty Middle Schools. District staff has elected to utilize National IPA contract piggyback (Attachment A) to expedite equipment delivery. Daikin Applied and National IPA confirms the terms of this agreement (Attachment B).

Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) Rule 6A-1.012 allows purchase from contracts awarded by other government agencies, district school boards, Department of Management Services (DMS), etc., at or below specified prices.


DATE:	Tuesday, March 6, 2018
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Piggyback of Agreement #R150505 Between Daikin Applied and National IPA for the Purchase and Installation of Replacement Cooling Towers at Freedom High School
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
An urgent requirement exists to replace out of service cooling towers serving the heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) cooling plant at Freedom High and Liberty Middle Schools. District staff has elected to utilize National IPA contract piggyback (Attachment A) to expedite equipment delivery. Daikin Applied and National IPA confirms the terms of this agreement (Attachment B). Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) Rule 6A-1.012 allows purchase from contracts awarded by other government agencies, district school boards, Department of Management Services (DMS), etc., at or below specified prices.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Establish a strong foundation of financial stewardship • Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety: student, employee, visitor, facility, transportation, and health • Construct and maintain facilities that create an environment conducive to teaching and learning
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)
Funds in the amount of $412,086.00 will be available in the millage fund. For tracking purposes, the project number specific to this agenda item is 8200. As of Friday, February 9, 2018, the remaining balance less encumbrances for this line item equaled $412,086.00.
EVALUATION
Evaluation of each installation is accomplished by the District's project administrator and code inspector.
SUBMITTED BY: Chuck Plante, Project Administrator

		Christopher Farkas
		Chief Operating Officer (813) 272-4004
		C 7.02
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20180306_865 (Board Meeting) * Section C Item# 7.02