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 Cooling Plant and Control System Replacement at
Bing, Boyette Springs, Hunter's Green, and Schwarzkopf Elementary Schools

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

On November 18, 2008, the Board appointed the engineering firm of Carastro & Associates, Inc. to provide design services. The scope of work provides for replacement of the existing central cooling plant and the heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) control system at each school. The proposed design includes a thermal energy storage system at each site to reduce energy costs. 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 $3,283,940. The estimate of probable cost is $2,985,400. This item is included in the District Capital Outlay: Local Millage.

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY: Alice Sutton, Project Coordinator

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