Hillsborough County Public Schools Facilities
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, December 12, 2006
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

HIGH SCHOOL "UUU" (PLANT CITY)
NEW FACILITY
APPOINTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Proposals for construction management services were accepted on September 22, 2006. A Public Announcement was issued and a tabulation made of the firms that responded to the legal advertisement. The Professional Services Selection Committee convened the week of October 2 to review submittals and develop a short-list. Prospective providers were evaluated in accordance with the "Consultant's Competitive Negotiation Act," "State Requirements for Education Facilities," and School Board policy. On October 13, the Committee reviewed the short-listed applicants using a rubric and authorized staff to proceed with fee negotiations with the top-ranked firm. Negotiations are now complete and Board approval is required for formal appointment of the following firm:

  • HCBeck, Ltd. for a fixed fee of $1,600,000.
    * Attachment A - Public Announcement
    * Attachment B - Tabulation of Construction Management Firms
    * Attachment C - Professional Services Selection Committee Members
    * Attachment D - Standard Evaluation Criteria
    * Attachment E - Interview Rubric
    * Attachment F - Scores after Selection Committee Evaluation of Initial Submittals
    * Attachment G - Committee Scores on Short-Listed Firms' Presentations


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

    Goal 6 - All schools in the district will be assigned a state grade of A, B, or C.

    FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

    The project budget is $48,980,520. This item is included in the District Capital Outlay: Certificates of Participation Series 2007 and 2008.

    EVALUATION

    SUBMITTED BY:

    J. Thomas Blackwell
    General Manager of Construction
    (813) 272-4112
    Cathy L. Valdes
    Chief Facilities Officer
    (813) 272-4004
    6.01e
    Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20061212_189 * Section E Item# 6.01e