Operations Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, March 31, 2020
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Addison Davis, Acting Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Acceptance of Project for the Referendum (Year One) Project at Lowry Elementary and Walker Middle Schools <em><strong>(Operations Division)</strong></em>
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The District's referendum advertisement provided for partial heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) at Lowry Elementary and Walker Middle Schools as well as stage equipment replacement at Walker Middle School. On February 5, 2019, District staff selected Engineering Professionals, Inc. and Foresight Construction Group to provide design and construction management services, respectively, through a selection committee.<br /><br />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:  No)
This item is available in the Sales Tax Referendum fund. Contract Status: Guaranteed Maximum Price: $8,245,985.00 Approved Change Orders:  $1,191,318.60  Credit (See Attachment) Revised Guaranteed Maximum Price: $7,054,666.40 Payments to Date:  $6,689,593.47 Balance Due:  $365,072.93 Revised Construction Cost:  $7,981,855.44   Required Substantial Completion Date:  August 1, 2019 Substantial Completion Date:  August 1, 2019
EVALUATION
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:  Carin Hunt, Project Administrator

		Christopher Farkas
		Deputy Superintendent, Operations (813) 272-4004
		B 7.07
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20200331_1016 (Board Meeting) * Section B Item# 7.07