Hillsborough County Public Schools Facilities
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, May 16, 2006
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL "G" (OAK PARK)
NEW FACILITY
AWARD OF CONTRACT

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

On June 15, 2004, the Board approved the appointment of The Architectural Practice, Inc. for architectural services. The scope of work provides for a new 720 student station elementary school. Bids for general contracting services were received on February 14, 2006. The low bid in the amount of $10,911,792 was submitted by Ellis Construction Company.

Award of contract to Ellis Construction Company is recommended. Project completion date is scheduled for June 2007.

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

Critical Success Factor 6.a.8 - Provide sufficient student stations to ensure uninterrupted student learning and data gathering as measured by District Operational Goals plan.

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

The construction budget is $10,911,792. The contract amount being awarded is $10,911,792. This item is included in the District Capital Outlay: Certificates of Participation Series 2004C, Classrooms for Kids 2005, and School Infrastructure Thrift Award (SIT).

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY:

J. Thomas Blackwell
General Manager of Construction
(813) 272-4112
Cathy L. Valdes
Chief Facilities Officer
(813) 272-4004
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20060516_176 * Section E Item# 6.01b