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The athletic field at Sickles High School has been subject to nematode infestation for the last decade. Nematodes cannot be treated with chemicals that would be acceptable to the neighboring community. The heavy school activities that occur on this field, when combined with the nematode issue, has made it nearly impossible to maintain an acceptable grass play surface. District staff selected Manhattan Construction Company from the approved continuing service Consultants list to provide construction management services. The scope of work consists of the furnishing and installation of a synthetic turf on the football field at Sickles High School.

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

Project completion is scheduled for July 13, 2020.


DATE:	Tuesday, March 10, 2020
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the Synthetic Field Turf Installation at Sickles High School (Operations Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The athletic field at Sickles High School has been subject to nematode infestation for the last decade. Nematodes cannot be treated with chemicals that would be acceptable to the neighboring community. The heavy school activities that occur on this field, when combined with the nematode issue, has made it nearly impossible to maintain an acceptable grass play surface. District staff selected Manhattan Construction Company from the approved continuing service Consultants list to provide construction management services. The scope of work consists of the furnishing and installation of a synthetic turf on the football field at Sickles High School. Approval of the GMP will establish the cost for the project. Project completion is scheduled for July 13, 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 $993,707, 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 7.15
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20200310_980 (Board Meeting) * Section B Item# 7.15