Hillsborough County Public Schools Facilities
Action Item

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

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Construction Documents and Guaranteed Maximum Price for Classroom and Cafeteria Addition at
Ruskin Elementary School

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

On May 6, 2008, the Board approved the amendment of the existing architectural agreement with Wilder Architecture, Inc., the architect of record for the recently completed renovation project, to provide architectural services for a new addition which replaces older portions of the facility. On July 15, 2008, the Board appointed the construction management firm of Horus Construction Services, Inc. The scope of work provides for an additional 16 classrooms and a cafeteria. Project completion is scheduled for July 13, 2009.

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

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

All Strategic Objectives

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

Construction cost is warranted at $4,035,133. The construction budget is $4,035,133. This item is included in the District Capital Outlay: Certificates of Participation Series (CoPS) 2004B.

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 6.07
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20090324_346 * Section A Item# 6.07