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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, March 27, 2012
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Award of Contract for Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Chiller Replacements at 3 Sites (South County Career Center, Turkey Creek Middle School, Davidsen Middle School)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

On October 26, 2010, the Board approved the issuance of approximately $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.) 

District staff selected MES Group, Inc. from the approved Continuing Services Consultants list to provide design services for a project to replace the HVAC chillers at South County Career Center, and Turkey Creek and Davidsen Middle Schools.

The project was advertised and bids received (see attached bid tabulation).  Award of the contract for construction to the low bidder, Kenyon & Partners Inc., is recommended.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Construct and maintain facilities that create an environment conducive to teaching and learning
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)

Total funds in the amount of $735,000 are included in the District Capital Outlay: Qualified School Construction Bonds.  The contract amount being awarded is $734,629.

EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:  Hung Pham, Project Coordinator
Rory Salimbene   Cathy L. Valdes
General Manager of Construction
(813) 272-4112
  Chief Facilities Officer
(813) 272-4004
    A 6.03c
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20120327_496 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 6.03c