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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, November 19, 2019
TO: School Board Members
FROM: Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the Synthetic Turf Project at Sligh Middle School (Operations Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In an effort to mitigate the on-going cost of natural turf maintenance, the Operations Group has elected to install an artificial play surface within the new running track at Sligh Middle School.  District staff selected Skanska USA Building, Inc. and Key Engineering Associates, Inc.  The scope of work provides for an artificial turf field as provided by Foreverlawn of Tampa Bay.

Approval of the GMP will establish the cost for the project.

Project completion is scheduled for February 21, 2020.
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)
The GMP recommended for approval is $870,125, which is available in the Local Millage fund.

EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:  Chuck Plante, Sr. Project Administrator
    Christopher Farkas

  Deputy Superintendent, Operations
(813) 272-4004
    B 7.09
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20191119_933 (Reorganization/Board Meeting) * Section B Item# 7.09