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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, February 5, 2013
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Acceptance of Project for Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Renovation (HVAC) at
Dowdell Middle School
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A previously approved District Facilities Five Year Work Program included funding for renovation of the HVAC system at Dowdell Middle School.  On November 18, 2008 the Board appointed RHC and Associates, Inc. to provide design services. The scope of work provided for replacement of direct exchange air conditioning equipment and associated refrigerant piping, controls and electrical wiring. The Board had previously approved the purchase of major equipment for the project.  Kenyon & Partners, Inc., was awarded the contract for construction on May 19, 2009.

The design professional has certified 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: Public Education Capital Outlay (PECO) Construction 08-09 and Local Millage. 

Contract Status:
Original Contract Amount:  $850,000.00
Approved Change Orders:  $69,147.95 Extra
Revised Contract Amount:  $919,147.95
Payments to Date:  $897,155.70
Balance Due:  $21,992.25
Revised Construction Cost:  $997,387.95

Required Substantial Completion Date:  August 7, 2009
Substantial Completion Date:  August 7, 2009

EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:  Alice Sutton, Project Coordinator
Rory Salimbene   Cathy L. Valdes
General Manager of Construction
(813) 272-4112
  Chief Facilities Officer
(813) 272-4004
    A 6.05a
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20130205_552 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 6.05a