B7.08 - Approve Acceptance of Project for the Chiller Replacements at Giunta Middle School (Operations Division)

In December, 2019, the Board approved the method of awarding replacement air conditioning equipment to Carrier Corporation utilizing a piggy-back contract between Carrier and Sourcewell when it was in the best interest to the District.  On March 31, 2020, the Board approved the Operations Division's request for the specific award of two replacement chillers at Giunta Middle School.

Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) Rule 6A-1.012 allows for purchases from contracts awarded by other government agencies, district school board, Department of Management Services (DMS), etc., at or below specified prices.

The District and Carrier Corporation has certified that the work is now fully complete in accordance with the plans and specifications and other contract documents and recommends Board Acceptance.

The major heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment (two chillers) had exceeded their life expectancy, had become unreliable and caused discomfort in the learning environment.  Equipment was replaced to improve student comfort and the reliability of the school's HVAC system.

Antiquated equipment generated an excessive amount of Maintenance Requests (MR's) which created unpleasant learning conditions.

Provide new, reliable HVAC equipment to Giunta's central plant.

* 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 project at Giunta Middle School.

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

This item is available in the Community Investment Tax fund.

Contract Status:
Contract Sum: $409,267.00
Approved Change Orders: $0.00
Revised Contract Sum: $409,267.00
Payments to Date: $0.00
Balance Due: $409,267.00
Revised Construction Cost: $409,267.00

Required Substantial Completion Date: July 24, 2020
Substantial Completion Date: July 24, 2020