On January 27, 2009, the School Board approved an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Tampa to retrofit emergency shelter facilities at Tampa Bay Boulevard Elementary, Forest Hills Elementary and Oak Park Elementary Schools. The agreement is part of the ongoing partnership between the School Board and the City in the City's Emergency Shelter program. As subsequently amended, the agreement placed responsibility for design and construction of the retrofits upon the District.

Staff selected rojo Architecture, LLC and J. B. D. Construction, Inc. from the approved Continuing Services Consultants list to provide design and construction management services.  The scope of work provided for mechanical, structural, electrical, and architectural modifications required to make designated buildings at Forest Hills, Oak Park, and Tampa Bay Boulevard Elementary Schools usable as Emergency Shelters for City of Tampa First Responders in the event of a Category III hurricane or higher.  The work also included modifications of the designated buildings for an emergency generator. The architect advises that the referenced project is finally complete in accordance with the plans and specifications and other contract documents and recommends Board acceptance.

Contract Status:
Guaranteed Maximum Price:  $435,938.00
Approved Change Orders:  $139,724.20 Credit (See Attachment)
Revised Guaranteed Maximum Price:  $296,213.80
Payments to Date:  $280,222.24
Balance Due:  $15,991.56
Revised Construction Cost:  $391,283.80
Required Substantial Completion Date:  October 3, 2011
Approved Time Extension:  133 Calendar Days
Revised Substantial Completion Date:  February 13, 2012
Substantial Completion Date:  February 13, 2012