Hillsborough County Public Schools Facilities
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, August 23, 2005
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

FREEDOM HIGH SCHOOL - NEW FACILITY
APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 15 - $105,191.62 NET CREDIT
ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This project was planned by the architectural firm of Ranon & Partners, Inc. On September 28, 1999, the Board appointed the construction management firm of Hardin Construction Group, Inc. This new facility was constructed to relieve overcrowding at Wharton and Gaither High Schools.

This change order provides credits for two disposals not installed in Building 11, non-compliant gypsum board at Building 9, and the return of unused contingency funds. It also provides for the final reconciliation of the Direct Purchase and Owner Controlled Insurance Programs.

The architect advises that the referenced project is finally complete in accordance with the plans and specifications and other contract documents and recommends Board acceptance.

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: Certificates of Participation Series 1999.
Contract Status:
Guaranteed Maximum Price: $31,157,873.00
Change Orders Previously Approved: $7,140,298.56 Credit
Change Order No. 15 Recommended Herein: $105,357.62 Credit and $166.00 Extra
Revised Guaranteed Maximum Price: $23,912,382.82
Payments to Date: $23,911,229.34
Balance Due: $1,153.48
Contract Completion Date: July 11, 2002
Substantial Completion Date: July 11, 2002

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.#20050823_150 * Section E Item# 6.08