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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, March 24, 2015
TO: School Board Members
FROM: Jeff Eakins, Acting Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Award of Contract for Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Renovation at Coleman Middle School

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A previously approved District Facilities Five Year Work Program provides for renovation of the HVAC system at Coleman Middle School.  On September 30, 2014, the Board appointed Engineering Professionals, Inc. to provide design services.  The scope of work includes replacement of existing roof top HVAC units with a new chilled water system, including new chillers, ductwork, air handling units and energy management controls.  New energy efficient interior fluorescent lighting; new ceilings; new fire sprinkler system; electrical system improvements; and new interior painting is also included.

The project was advertised and bids received (see attached bid tabulation).  Award of the contract for construction to the lowest qualified bidder, Kenyon & Partners, Inc.,  is recommended.

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

The contract amount being awarded is $5,453,350. Funds for this item are included in District Capital Outlay:  Local Millage.  

EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:  Alice Sutton, Project Coordinator
Rory A. Salimbene   Christopher Farkas
General Manager of Construction
(813) 272-4112
  Chief Facilities Officer
(813) 272-4004
    A 7.05
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20150324_686 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 7.05