Hillsborough County Public Schools Facilities
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, May 20, 2008
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Appointment of Architectural and Construction Management Firms for Installation, Relocation, and Removal of Relocatable Facilities (Portables) on a Continuing Contract Basis

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Proposals for architectural and construction management services on a continuing contract basis were accepted on April 15, 2008 for installation, relocation, and removal of relocatable facilities (portables).

A Public Announcement was issued and a tabulation made of the firms that responded to the legal advertisement. The Professional Services Selection Committee convened on April 25, 2008 to review submittals and develop a short-list of firms. Prospective providers were evaluated in accordance with the "Consultant's Competitive Negotiation Act," "State Requirements for Education Facilities," and School Board policy. On May 1, 2008, the Committee reviewed the short-listed applicants using a rubric and authorized staff to proceed with fee negotiations with the top-ranked firms. Negotiations are complete and Board approval is required for formal appointment of the following firms:

  • Long & Associates Architects/Engineers, Inc. and Halfacre Construction Company

  • * Attachment A - Public Announcement
    * Attachment B - Professional Services Selection Committee Members
    * Attachment C - Standard Evaluation Criteria
    * Attachment D - Interview Rubric
    * Attachment E - Scores of Architectural Firms after Selection Committee Evaluation of Initial Submittals
    * Attachment F - Scores of Construction Management Firms after Selection Committee Evaluation of Initial Submittals
    * Attachment G - Committee Final Ranking of Short-Listed Firms

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

    Provide adequate school facilities for the accomplishment of all District Goals and Critical Success Factors.

    FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

    Funding will be derived from 2 Mill.

    EVALUATION

    SUBMITTED BY: Rory Salimbene, General Manager of Construction

    Rory Salimbene
    General Manager of Construction
    (813) 272-4112
    Cathy L. Valdes
    Chief Facilities Officer
    (813) 272-4004
    A 6.04
    Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20080520_293 * Section A Item# 6.04