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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, December 15, 2015
TO: School Board Members
FROM: Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Construction Documents and Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for Technology Operations Center at Silo Bend
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

On June 9, 2015, the Board approved the acquisition of a commercial office building at Silo Bend for the establishment of a Technology Operations Center providing for an off-site data center outside of the coastal high hazard area, and consolidation of some Information & Technology Division staff, resources and services for more efficient operations. The acquisition supports the relocation of all Information and Technology personnel from the Lois Center and selected Division activities from the Raymond O. Shelton School Administrative Center (ROSSAC). Remodeling and build-out of the building interior is required to support the staff and equipment being relocated.  District staff selected Carastro & Associates, Inc. and R.W. Tymewell, Inc. to provide design and construction management services for a project to accomplish the work.  The scope of work provides for the replacement of selected heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) units and the addition of new HVAC units to support the data center and building occupancy; demolition of existing offices; construction of data, printing, and technology operations centers; revisions to power and lighting; new floor and wall finishes; and installation of low voltage systems to support building occupants and provide security.

Approval of the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) will establish the cost for the project.

Project completion is scheduled for February 15, 2016.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Demonstrate best financial practices • Construct and maintain facilities that create an environment conducive to teaching and learning
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Funds in the amount of $2,620,000.00 will be available in the Local Millage fund. For tracking purposes, the project number specific to this agenda item is 8595. As of Friday, November 20, 2015, the remaining balance less encumbrances for this line item equaled $2,592,440.00. The Guaranteed Maximum Price recommended for approval is $2,299,972.00.
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:  Alice Sutton, Project Manager
Rory A. Salimbene   Christopher Farkas
General Manager of Construction
(813) 272-4112
  Chief Operating Officer
(813) 272-4004
    C 7.07
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20151215_706 (Board Meeting) * Section C Item# 7.07