Hillsborough County Public Schools Facilities
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, September 26, 2006
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

BOWERS-WHITLEY CAREER CENTER
NEW FACILITY
ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The project was planned by the architectural firm of Holmes Hepner & Associates. On February 6, 2001, the Board appointed the construction management firm of Beck, Ltd. The scope of work included construction of a new Career Center located in the University area.

The architect advises that the referenced project is finally 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)

Goal 6 - All schools in the district will be assigned a state grade of A, B, or C.

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

This item is included in the District Capital Outlay: Community Investment Tax.

Contract Status:
Guaranteed Maximum Price: $7,307,749.00
Change Orders Previously Approved: $1,890,921.76 Credit
Revised Guaranteed Maximum Price: $5,416,827.24
Payments to Date: $5,415,827.24
Balance Due: $1,000.00
Revised Construction Cost: $7,454,871.40

Original Completion Date: October 19, 2003
Time Extension Previously Approved: 108 calendar days
Revised Completion Date: February 4, 2004
Substantial Completion Date: February 4, 2004

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.#20060926_184 * Section E Item# 6.18