On February 13, 2007, the Board appointed Howard & Associates Architects, P.A. and J.O. DeLotto & Sons, Inc. to provide design and construction management services. The renovation of existing facilities will include new fire sprinklers, door hardware, and window blinds, upgrade of interior partitions to satisfy fire code requirements, signage, fencing of selected areas, canopy and sidewalk repair, interior and exterior painting, repair of selected windows and doors, refacing of selected casework, replacement of selected roofing, plumbing fixtures, and flooring, and replacement of lighting, ceilings, low voltage systems, chalkboards, toilet partitions and accessories, and heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) chillers. In addition, 12 classrooms will be added to meet class size reduction requirements. Project completion is scheduled for December 15, 2008.

Approval of the guaranteed maximum price will establish the cost for the facility.

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

Construction cost for the renovation is warranted at $4,458,944. The construction budget is $4,508,480. Construction cost for the Classrooms for Kids addition is warranted at $1,819,385, which includes $71,050 for extraordinary conditions (extended canopy and sidewalk, lift station pump, relocation of playground). The construction budget is $1,847,785. These items are included in the District Capital Outlay: Public Education Capital Outlay (PECO) Construction 06-07 (renovation), and Classrooms for Kids (addition).