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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, October 2, 2018
TO: School Board Members
FROM: Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Construction Documents and Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the Culinary Arts Classroom Conversion at Durant High School
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Durant High School has been using a standard classroom as a culinary arts laboratory since the school opened in 1995.  With the success and popularity of the Culinary Arts programs districtwide, it was determined that the lab at Durant should be renovated.  District staff selected Rowe Architects Incorporated and Williams Company Tampa from the Continuing Services Consultants list to provide design and construction management services.

Approval of the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) will establish the cost for the project.

Project completion is scheduled for January 25, 2019.
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 $764,871.00 will be available in the Community Investment Tax funds. For tracking purposes, the project number specific to this agenda item is 8207. As of Tuesday, September 11, 2018, the remaining balance less encumbrances for this line item equaled $740,631.00. The Guaranteed Maximum Price recommended for approval is $686,315.
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:  Chuck Plante, Sr. Project Administrator
    Christopher Farkas

  Deputy Superintendent, Operations
(813) 272-4004
    C 7.06
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20181002_903 (Board Meeting) * Section C Item# 7.06