This project was planned by the architectural firm of Carruthers & Associates Architects, P.A. Horus Construction Services, Inc. is providing construction management services under their continuing services agreement. Previously, the School Board acknowledged its desire to cooperate with and participate in the Hillsborough County Emergency Operations "Shelter" program. In January 2001, the School Board agreed to administer any grant funds received as part of the Emergency Shelter Retrofit Grant Program. The State of Florida, Department of Community Affairs, through the General Appropriations Act for the State Fiscal Year 2004-2005. Specific Appropriation 1467, is offering additional grant funds to Hillsborough County Schools. The Initiative provides funding to improve the utilization of school board facilities that have been designated as emergency shelters. Hillsborough County Schools, through applications prepared by Hillsborough County and the Hillsborough County Emergency Operations Center, has been awarded $599,145 in grant funding. Modification No. 1 to extend the initial agreement date of June 30, 2005 to October 31, 2005 was approved by the School Board on May 3, 2005. Modification No. 2 resulting in an additional $29,162 was approved by the School Board on June 22, 2005. These funds will enable improvements at Forest Hills, Lewis, Potter, and Tampa Bay Boulevard Elementary Schools, as well as Martinez Middle School.

The guaranteed maximum price for Lewis and Potter Elementary Schools and Martinez Middle School, designated as Group 2, was approved by the School Board on October 25, 2005. This change order provides for an increase in the guaranteed maximum price because the low material supply bid submitted to the construction manager was withdrawn due to the bidder not being able to meet the revised required time limit for funding on the Lewis Elementary School project.

The grant provides reimbursement for all costs associated with construction improvements. The District is providing architectural and engineering services and project administration through the Planning and Construction Department.
Contract Status:
Guaranteed Maximum Price: $45,120.00
Change Order Recommended Herein: $6,766.32 Extra
Revised Guaranteed Maximum Price: $51,886.32
Contract Completion Date: January 15, 2006