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Action Item
DATE: Wednesday, August 1, 2018
TO: School Board Members
FROM: Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Acceptance of Project for the Purchase and Installation of Replacement Cooling Towers at Freedom High/Liberty Middle Schools
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
An urgent requirement existed to replace out-of-service cooling towers serving the heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) cooling plant at Freedom High/Liberty Middle Schools. District staff utilized National IPA contract piggyback to expedite equipment delivery. 

District staff has certified that the work is complete in accordance with the plans and specifications and other contract documents and recommends Board Acceptance.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Establish a strong foundation of financial stewardship • Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety: student, employee, visitor, facility, transportation, and health • Construct and maintain facilities that create an environment conducive to teaching and learning
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Funds in the amount of $412,086.00 will be available in the Local Millage fund. For tracking purposes, the project number specific to this agenda item is 8200. As of Monday, July 9, 2018, the remaining balance less encumbrances for this line item equaled $21,386.00.

Contract Status:
Contract Sum: $388,760.00
Approved Change Orders: $1,940.00 Extra (See Attachment)
Revised Contract Sum: $390,700.00
Payments to Date: $0.00
Balance Due: $390,700.00
Revised Construction Cost: $390,700.00

Required Substantial Completion Date: May 11, 2018
Substantial Completion Date: May 11, 2018
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:  Chuck Plante, Senior Project Administrator
    Christopher Farkas

  Deputy Superintendent, Operations
(813) 272-4004
    C 7.09
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20180801_893 (Board Meeting followed by Public Hearing) * Section C Item# 7.09