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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, June 11, 2013
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Award of Contract for Cooling Tower Replacement at Wharton High School
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A previously approved District Facilities Five Year Work Program provides for replacement of the cooling tower at Wharton High School.  The scope of work includes removal of the existing cooling tower and installation of a new, stainless steel cooling tower.

The project was advertised and bids received (see attached bid tabulation).  Award of the contract for construction to the low bidder, Bentzel Mechanical, Inc., is recommended.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Construct and maintain facilities that create an environment conducive to teaching and learning
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Total funds in the amount of $312,000 are included in the District Capital Outlay:  Local Millage.  The contract amount being awarded is $311,600.
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:  John Williams, Project Coordinator
Rory Salimbene   Cathy L. Valdes
General Manager of Construction
(813) 272-4112
  Chief Facilities Officer
(813) 272-4004
    A 7.06
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20130611_565 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 7.06