Hillsborough County Public Schools Facilities
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, April 20, 2010
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Award of Contract for Direct Exchange (DX) Air Conditioning Equipment Required for Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Project at
Ferrell Middle School

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

On November 3, 2009, the District appointed ASR Engineering, Inc. to provide design services for the HVAC renovation and replacement project at Ferrell Middle School. To facilitate completion of this project during the upcoming summer, early acquisition of equipment with long lead times for delivery from the manufacturer is required.

The engineer developed the equipment specifications and reviewed the proposed equipment for compliance with the requirements of the solicitation. A single bidder responded to the solicitation (bid tabulation attached). Staff and the engineer concur that the price is reasonable. Award of the contract for the DX equipment to the sole bidder, Carrier Corporation, is therefore recommended.

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

* Construct and maintain facilities that create an environment conducive to teaching and learning

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

The contract amount being awarded is $127,500. Funds for equipment purchases are included in the local millage funds budgeted for the project.

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY: Jill Edwards, Project Coordinator

Rory Salimbene
General Manager of Construction
(813) 272-4112
Daniel J. Valdez
Deputy Superintendent
(813) 272-4166
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20100420_398 * Section A Item# 6.09