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Additional capacity was required at Newsome High School to support population growth in the area surrounding the school. On April 21, 2015, the Board appointed Holmes Hepner & Associates Architects, Inc. and Allstate Construction, Inc. to provide design and construction management services for a classroom addition and remodeling. The project scope included the addition of 20 classrooms adding 500 student stations, remodeling the existing cafeteria and administrative suite to provide additional dining capacity and staff offices, and expansion of existing parking.

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.


DATE:	Tuesday, August 29, 2017
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Acceptance of Project for a Classroom Addition and Remodeling at Newsome High School
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Additional capacity was required at Newsome High School to support population growth in the area surrounding the school. On April 21, 2015, the Board appointed Holmes Hepner & Associates Architects, Inc. and Allstate Construction, Inc. to provide design and construction management services for a classroom addition and remodeling. The project scope included the addition of 20 classrooms adding 500 student stations, remodeling the existing cafeteria and administrative suite to provide additional dining capacity and staff offices, and expansion of existing parking. 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
• Develop, recognize, and reward employees • 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)
Funds in the amount of $9,500,000.00 will be available in the Impact Fees fund. For tracking purposes, the project number specific to this agenda item is 8592. As of Wednesday, August 9, 2017, the remaining balance less encumbrances for this line item equaled $960,203.47. Guaranteed Maximum Price: $7,999,934.00 Approved Change Orders: $1,683,693.01 Credit (See Attachment) Revised Guaranteed Maximum Price: $6,316,240.99 Payments to Date: $6,304,168.50 Balance Due: $12,072.49 Revised Construction Cost: $7,511,890.68
EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY: Chuck Plante, Project Administrator

Christopher Farkas		Dr. Alberto Vázquez
Chief Operating Officer (813) 272-4004		Chief of Staff (813) 272-4986
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20170829_818 (Board Meeting) * Section C Item# 7.07