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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, February 19, 2019
TO: School Board Members
FROM: Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Acceptance of Project for the Conversion of Van Buren Middle and Cahoon Elementary into Dr. Carter G. Woodson K-8 School (Operations Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On March 7, 2017, the Board appointed Long & Associates Architects Engineers, Inc. and Williams Company Tampa to provide design and construction management services.  The project scope included reconfiguration of the site logistics at both schools and the renovations of the cafeteria heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system as part of a plan to unify the campus.

The design professional 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 $4,288,416.32 will be available in the Local Millage and Student Nutrition Services funds. For tracking purposes, the project number specific to this agenda item is 8615 / 9999. As of Monday, January 28, 2019, the remaining balance less encumbrances for this line item equaled $275,541.59.

Contract Status:

 
Guaranteed Maximum Price:  $3,668,851.00
Approved Change Orders:  $539,288.41 Credit (See Attachment)
Revised Guaranteed Maximum Price:  $3,129,562.59
Payments to Date: $3,031,657.10
Balance Due: $97,905.49
Revised Construction Cost: $3,573,728.93

Required Substantial Completion Date:   July 25, 2018
Approved Time Extension: 9 Calendar Days
Substantial Completion Date: August 3, 2018
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:  Chuck Plante, Sr. Project Administrator
    Christopher Farkas

  Deputy Superintendent, Operations
(813) 272-4004
    B 7.02
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20190219_918 (Board Meeting) * Section B Item# 7.02