Hillsborough County Public Schools Facilities
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, May 17, 2005
TO: School Board Members
FROM: Earl J. Lennard, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

CITRUS PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RENOVATION / CLASSROOMS FOR KIDS ADDITIONS
APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

These projects are being planned by the architectural firm of Gottfried + Garcia Architects, AIA, PA. On January 13, 2004, the Board appointed the construction management firm of SL Construction & Remodeling, Inc. On October 19, 2004, a joint venture between SL Construction & Remodeling and Manhattan Construction Company was approved to ensure the availability of sufficient resources to meet all project requirements.

The renovation of existing facilities will provide new floor, wall, and ceiling finishes, including casework. Also included is the replacement of much of the electrical and mechanical systems. Site work consists of correcting drainage issues and minor landscaping improvements. Ten additional classrooms will be constructed to meet class size reduction requirements. The existing administration building will be remodeled into classrooms. A replacement for the administration building is included in the design.

Approval of the guaranteed price will provide a maximum cost for the facility. Project completion is scheduled for February 16, 2006.

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 for the renovation is warranted at $3,739,730. The construction budget is $3,739,730. Construction cost for the Classrooms for Kids addition is warranted at $1,290,337. The construction budget is $1,290,337. These items are included in the District Capital Outlay: Public Education Capital Outlay (PECO) Construction, and Classrooms for Kids.

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY:

J. Thomas Blackwell
General Manager of Construction
(813) 272-4112
MaryEllen Elia
Chief Facilities Officer
(813) 272-4004
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