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Durant High School had been using a standard classroom as a culinary arts laboratory since the school opened in 1995. With the success and popularity of the Culinary Arts programs district-wide, it was determined that the lab at Durant should be renovated. District staff selected Rowe Architecture Incorporated and Williams Company Tampa from the approved Continuing Services Consultant list to provide design and construction management services, respectively. The project scope included the conversion and modification of the existing Home Economic Lab into a Culinary Arts Lab/Classroom.

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.


DATE:	Tuesday, September 10, 2019
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Acceptance for the Culinary Arts Classroom Conversion at Durant High School (Operations Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Durant High School had been using a standard classroom as a culinary arts laboratory since the school opened in 1995. With the success and popularity of the Culinary Arts programs district-wide, it was determined that the lab at Durant should be renovated. District staff selected Rowe Architecture Incorporated and Williams Company Tampa from the approved Continuing Services Consultant list to provide design and construction management services, respectively. The project scope included the conversion and modification of the existing Home Economic Lab into a Culinary Arts Lab/Classroom. 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)
This item is included in the Community Investment Tax funds. Contract Status: Guaranteed Maximum Price: $686,315.00 Approved Change Orders: $143,349.70 Credit (See Attachment) Revised Guaranteed Maximum Price: $542,965.30 Payments to Date: $473,409.67 Balance Due: $69,555.63 Revised Construction Cost: $632,419.13 Required Substantial Completion Date: March 15, 2019 Approved Time Extension: 41 Calendar Days Substantial Completion Date: April 25, 2019
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.#20190910_930 (Board Meeting followed by Public Hearing) * Section B Item# 7.02