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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, June 13, 2017
TO: School Board Members
FROM: Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Acceptance of Project Bus Parking Stabilization at Airport Road
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
To improve Transportation Department operations and staff working conditions, improvement and expansion of the bus compound located on Airport Road in Plant City was required.  District staff selected Long & Associates Architects/ Engineers, Inc. from the approved Continuing Services Consultants list to provide design services.  On May 10, 2017, the Board awarded a contract for construction to  Alto Construction Co., Inc.  The scope of work included a paved access road, stabilized bus parking, stormwater management facilities and site lighting.  Upon completion of the development, the site provided parking capacity for 427 buses.

The design professional has certified that the work is complete in accordance with the plans and specifications and other contract documents and recommends Board Acceptance.
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 $1,716,658.00 will be available in the Local Millage fund. For tracking purposes, the project number specific to this agenda item is 8129. As of Tuesday, May 23, 2017, the remaining balance less encumbrances for this line item equaled $130,046.13.

Contract Sum:  $1,548,883.00
Approved Change Orders:  $436,706.89 Credit (See Attachment)
Revised Contract Sum:  $1,112,176.11
Payments to Date:  $1,112,176.11
Balance Due:  $0.00
Revised Construction Cost:  $1,502,937.32
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:  Chuck Plante, Project Administrator
Christopher Farkas   Dr. Alberto Vázquez
Chief Operating Officer
(813) 272-4004
  Chief of Staff
(813) 272-4986
    C 7.04
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20170613_814 (Board Meeting) * Section C Item# 7.04