Hillsborough County Public Schools Facilities
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, September 20, 2005
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

MITCHELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RENOVATION
APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER 1 - $344,289.19 CREDIT
APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER 2 - $8,339.75 CREDIT

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The renovation of Mitchell Elementary School is being planned by the architectural firm of Abell Garcia Architects P.A. On January 13, 2004, the Board appointed the construction management firm of R.J. Bunbury Company, Inc. The scope of work includes re-roofing, painting and sealing of the exterior, construction of a new elevator, replacement of the HVAC system, upgrades to the electrical, lighting, and fire alarm systems, correction of moisture infiltration, new intercom and fire sprinkler systems, door hardware replacement, and miscellaneous safety upgrades. The scope also includes restoration of ceiling heights in the corridors, interior and exterior transom windows, wood floors in the corridors and classrooms, replacement of classroom light fixtures with pendant fixtures, and replacement of ceiling finishes and heights in classrooms.

On December 14, 2004, the Board approved an increase in the project scope to include the following: replacement of the existing food service facility identified in the Kitchen Assessment 2004 report prepared by Hinson and Associates, and the addition of twelve primary classrooms to meet class size reduction requirements. This work is still in the design phase and will be brought for Board approval in the future.

These change orders provide credits to the Direct Purchase Program.

ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)

Critical Success Factor 6.a.8 - Provide sufficient student stations to ensure uninterrupted student learning and data gathering as measured by District Operational Goals plan.

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

This item is included in the District Capital Outlay: Public Education Capital Outlay (PECO) Construction.
Contract Status:
Guaranteed Maximum Price: $2,317,400.00
Change Order No. 1 Recommended Herein: $344,289.19 Credit
Change Order No. 2 Recommended Herein: $8,339.75 Credit
Revised Guaranteed Maximum Price: $1,964,771.06

Contract Completion Date: May 1, 2006

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY:

J. Thomas Blackwell
General Manager of Construction
(813) 272-4112
Cathy L. Valdes
Chief Facilities Officer
(813) 272-4004
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20050920_153 * Section E Item# 6.06