Hillsborough County Public Schools Facilities
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, February 24, 2009
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Design Development Phase for HVAC Renovation at
Dowdell Middle School

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

On November 18, 2008, the Board appointed the engineering firm of RHC and Associates, Inc. to provide design services. The scope of work provides for replacement of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment and controls that have exceeded or are reaching the end of their useful life. The project will improve the reliability of the HVAC system at the school and reduce energy consumption. Project completion is scheduled for August 2009.

Approval of the design development phase will allow the engineer to proceed with construction documents.

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

All Strategic Objectives

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

The project is currently funded at $1,758,878. The estimate of probable cost is $1,226,642. This item is included in the District Capital Outlay: Local Millage.

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY: Eugene Runnels, Project Coordinator

Rory Salimbene
General Manager of Construction
(813) 272-4112
Cathy L. Valdes
Chief Facilities Officer
(813) 272-4004
A 6.03c
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20090224_344 * Section A Item# 6.03c