Hillsborough County Public Schools Facilities
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, August 21, 2007
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

VARIOUS SCHOOLS
2007 WATER, WASTEWATER, AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
AWARD OF CONTRACT

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This project is being planned by the engineering firm of Key Engineering Associates. The scope of work provides for water, wastewater, and drainage improvements at Caminiti Exceptional Center, and Dover, Egypt Lake, Grady, Knights, Lopez, Mango, and Trapnell Elementary Schools.

The project was advertised and one bid was received (see attachment). In the absence of multiple bids, District staff and the engineer evaluated detailed cost information provided by the single bidder to assess if the price was reasonable. The ensuing discussions with the bidder yielded a $54,000 reduction in price resulting from clarifications and value engineering modifications. The engineer indicates that the reduced price is reasonable for the work; therefore, the low bidder, U.S. Water Services, is recommended.

Project completion is scheduled for March 15, 2008.

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

Provide adequate school facilities for the accomplishment of all District Goals and Critical Success Factors.

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

Total funds in the amount of $681,900 are included in the District Capital Outlay: 2 Mill. The contract amount being awarded is $681,900.

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY:

Rory Salimbene
General Manager of Maintenance
(813) 635-1101
Cathy L. Valdes
Chief Facilities Officer
(813) 272-4004
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20070821_264 * Section E Item# 6.04b