Hillsborough County Public Schools Facilities
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, August 23, 2005
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

GAITHER HIGH SCHOOL
EXTERIOR WALL REPAIR
APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 - $11,836.50 EXTRA
APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 - $49,950.00 EXTRA / 14 CALENDAR DAY TIME EXTENSION
ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This project was planned by the architectural firm of Long and Associates Engineers/Architects, Inc. On November 16, 2004, the Board accepted the low bid of Schnell Contractors. This project provided reinforcement of the exterior veneer split-block walls to preclude additional wall failures.

Change Order No. 1 provides for removal and replacement of all vertical expansion wall joints on entire campus with approved backer rod and sealant. Change Order No. 2 provides for exterior painting of roof and metal columns of Building 300, roof and block exterior of Concession Building, and roof and exterior walls of Driver's Education Tower. A 14 day time extension is also included for rain days.

The architect advises that the referenced project is substantially complete in accordance with the plans and specifications and other contract documents and recommends Board acceptance.

ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)

Critical Success Factor 6.a.7 - Provide school facility maintenance that allows for uninterrupted student learning (proper electricity, A/C, etc.) as measured by District Operational Goals plan.

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

This item is included in the emergency reserves in the District Capital Outlay Program: 2 Mill.
Contract Status:
Contract Amount: $592,915.00
Change Order No. 1 Recommended Herein: $11,836.50 Extra
Change Order No. 2 Recommended Herein: $49,950.00 Extra
Revised Contract Amount: $654,701.50
Payments to Date: $654,701.50
Balance Due: $0
Original Completion Date: March 29, 2005
Time Extension Recommended Herein: 14 Calendar Days
Revised Completion Date: April 12, 2005
Substantial Completion Date: April 6, 2005

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY:

Rory Salimbene
General Manager of Maintenance
(813) 635-1101
Cathy L. Valdes
Chief Facilities Officer
(813) 272-4004
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20050823_150 * Section E Item# 6.10