Hillsborough County Public Schools Facilities
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, May 17, 2005
TO: School Board Members
FROM: Earl J. Lennard, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL - RENOVATIONS AND GYMNASIUM ADDITION
APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 - $1,374,825.54 EXTRA
APPROVAL OF 16 CALENDAR DAY TIME EXTENSION
APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 4 - $239,808.00 EXTRA

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This project was planned by the architectural firm of Howard and Associates, Architects, PA. On March 12, 2002, the Board appointed the construction management firm of The Morganti Group. The scope of work includes the addition of a new gymnasium and elevator. Also included is the renovation of existing classrooms, administration offices, and the auditorium to accommodate the new magnet program, and new flooring, paint, ceiling tile, marker boards, casework, chairs, lockers, and finishes.

Change Order No. 3 provides for the replacement of lighting, power, fire alarm, voice/data, intercom and TV systems which were removed to make structural repairs due to termite damage. It also provides a time extension for completion of the work. Change Order No. 4 provides for new casework, instructional aids, and installation of a fire sprinkler system in Building 1. Existing casework and instructional aids were damaged during asbestos abatement and structural repairs, and fire sprinklers are being added due to code requirement.

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: Community Investment Tax and 2 Mill.
Contract Status:
Guaranteed Maximum Price:$4,600,000.00
Change Orders Previously Approved:$1,221,177.36 Extra
Change Order No. 3 Recommended Herein:$1,374,825.54 Extra
Change Order No. 4 Recommended Herein:$239,808.00 Extra
Revised Guaranteed Maximum Price:$7,435,810.90

Original Completion Date:September 1, 2004
Time Extension Previously Approved:300 Calendar Days
Time Extension Recommended Herein:16 Calendar Days
Revised Completion Date:July 14, 2005

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY:

J. Thomas Blackwell
General Manager of Construction
(813) 272-4112
MaryEllen Elia
Chief Facilities Officer
(813) 272-4004
6.01a
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20050517_142 * Section E Item# 6.01a