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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, February 22, 2011
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Acceptance of Project for Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Renovation at B.T. Washington Elementary School and Young Magnet Middle School
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Mechanical Engineering Solutions, Inc. was selected from the approved Continuing Services Consultants list to provide design services.  On May 18, 2010, the Board awarded the contract for construction to the lowest qualified bidder, Q & Q, Inc.  The scope of work included the replacement of the existing chiller plant at B.T. Washington Elementary School with a new plant incorporating ice storage, and replacement of the HVAC systems in Buildings 3 and 7 at Young Magnet Middle School.

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

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Construct and maintain facilities that create an environment conducive to teaching and learning
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)

This item was included in the District Capital Outlay: Local Millage. The District was reimbursed in the amount of $8,457 by the engineer for correction of a design error.

Contract Status:
Contract Sum: $418,450.00
Approved Change Order: $7,882.00 Extra (See Attachment)
Revised Contract Sum: $426,332.00
Payments to Date: $383,698.80
Balance Due: $42,633.20
Revised Construction Cost: $426,332.00

Required Substantial Completion Date: August 13, 2010
Substantial Completion Date: August 11, 2010

EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:  Rory Salimbene, General Manager of Construction
Rory Salimbene   Cathy L. Valdes
General Manager of Construction
(813) 272-4112
  Chief Facilities Officer
(813) 272-4004
    A 6.03
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20110222_454 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 6.03