C7.23 - Approve Acceptance of the Synthetic Turf at Sligh Middle School (Operations Division)

In an effort to mitigate the ongoing cost of natural turf maintenance, the Operations Group elected to install an artificial play surface within the new running track at Sligh Middle School.  District staff selected Key Engineering Associates, Inc. and Skanska USA Building, Inc. from the approved Continuing Services Consultants list to provide design and construction management services, respectively.  The scope of work provided for an artificial turf field as provided by Foreverlawn of Tampa Bay.

The design professional has now certified that the work is complete in accordance with the plans and specifications and other contract documents and recommends Board Acceptance.

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A durable playing surface with low maintenance cost has not been created.

* 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

Approve the Acceptance of the synthetic turf project at Sligh Middle School.

Chuck Plante, Sr. Project Administrator, chuck.plante@hcps.net, (813) 272-4112

This items is available in the Local Millage fund.

Contract Status:
Guaranteed Maximum Price: $870,125.00
Approved Change Orders:  $75,836.38  Credit (See Attachment)
Revised Guaranteed Maximum Price: $794,288.62
Payments to Date:  $714,859.23
Balance Due:  $79,429.39
Revised Construction Cost:  $794,288.62
 
Required Substantial Completion Date:  February 21, 2020
Substantial Completion Date:  February 21, 2020