On October 26, 2010, the Board approved the issuance of approximately of $37,935,000 of Qualified School Construction Bonds (QSCBs) for renovation of roofs and heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems at various District sites.  The QSCBs provided for acceleration of roof and HVAC renovations previously scheduled in the five-year plan.  (QSCB funded projects are indicated in the attachment.)

On June 14, 2011, the Board approved the appointment of Ranon & Partners, Inc. to provide design services for the HVAC and roof renovation project at Progress Village Middle School.  The scope of work provides for the renovation of the heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system and the roof.  Appointment of a qualified firm to provide construction management services is now required.

Florida Statutes and School Board policy outline the process and requirements for selection of architects, engineers, and construction managers. Attachment A summarizes the process. The process provides for the identification of the most highly qualified firms by a Professional Services Selection Committee that includes representatives from several District divisions and the community. Attachment C identifies the specific committee members participating in this selection and the organization represented by each.

A total of twenty-three firms responded to the solicitation for construction management services for the HVAC and roof renovation at Progress Village Middle School.  The solicitation is included on Attachment B. Attachments D and E record the results of the Committee's evaluation of these firms at each phase of the process.

Staff has successfully concluded negotiations with the firm deemed most highly qualified by the Selection Committee to provide the required services. Based on the Selection Committee's rankings and successful negotiations, staff recommends appointment of HCBeck, Ltd. dba The Beck Group for a fixed fee of $323,960.

Construction budget is $7,101,000.  This item is included in the District Capital Outlay: Qualified School Construction Bonds.