Hillsborough County Public Schools Facilities
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, April 4, 2006
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

SUMMERFIELD CROSSINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NEW FACILITY
APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This project is being planned by the architectural firm of Rowe Architects. On June 7, 2005, the Board appointed the construction management firm of Mathews Construction. This new facility will relieve overcrowding at Apollo Beach and Ruskin Elementary Schools.

Approval of the guaranteed price will provide a maximum cost for the facility. Project completion is scheduled for January 9, 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)

Construction cost is warranted at $10,719,616, which includes $398,933 in extraordinary costs for a turn lane on Fairview Meadows Drive, hurricane shelter costs and the cost to bring the water connection under Fairway Meadows Drive. The construction budget is $10,770,000. This item is included in the District Capital Outlay: Certificates of Participation Series 04C and Classrooms for Kids.

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.#20060404_173 * Section E Item# 6.07