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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, July 26, 2011
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Acceptance of Project for Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Renovation at Ferrell Middle School
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

On November 3, 2009, the Board appointed the engineering firm of ASR Engineering, Inc. to provide design services. On May 18, 2010, the Board awarded the contract for construction to the low bidder, J.O. DeLotto & Sons, Inc.  The scope of work provided for renovation of the HVAC system on the majority of the campus and included new cooling and air handling equipment; new ductwork; and a new energy management system. The project scope also included new lighting and ceilings, and added a fire sprinkler system to the main building.

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.

Contract Status:
Contract Sum: $1,487,777.00
Approved Change Orders: $434,738.23 Credit (See Attached)
Revised Contract Sum: $1,053,038.77
Payments to Date: $1,044,691.84
Balance Due: $8,346.93
Revised Construction Cost: $1,462,937.66

Required Substantial Completion Date: August 15, 2010
Substantial Completion Date: August 16, 2010

EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:  Jill Edwards, Project Coordinator
Rory Salimbene   Cathy L. Valdes
General Manager of Construction
(813) 272-4112
  Chief Facilities Officer
(813) 272-4004
    A 6.06a
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20110726_468 (Board Meeting followed by Public Hearing) * Section A Item# 6.06a