Hillsborough County Public Schools Facilities
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, February 10, 2009
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Award of Contract for Fuel Station Upgrades at
Various Sites

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Long & Associates Architects/Engineers, Inc. was selected from the approved Continuing Services Consultants list to provide design services. The scope of work provides for the upgrade of existing underground fuel storage tanks and associated equipment at Buchanan and Turkey Creek Middle Schools, Chamberlain High School, and Maintenance East. This project completes the fuel tank upgrades required prior to December 31, 2009.

The project was advertised and bids received (see attachment). Award of the contract to the lowest qualified bidder, UST Environmental Services, Inc., is recommended.

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

All Strategic Objectives

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

Total funds in the amount of $720,351 are included in the District Capital Outlay: Local Millage. The contract amount being awarded is $720,351.

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY: Hung Pham, Project Coordinator

Rory Salimbene
General Manager of Construction
(813) 272-4112
Cathy L. Valdes
Chief Facilities Officer
(813) 272-4004
A 6.02b
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20090210_343 * Section A Item# 6.02b