As part of a District-wide reconfiguration of adult education programs, District staff planned to establish a new Adult Education Administrative Center, CARIBE facility and postsecondary student services center at Learey Technical Center; and add GED and CREDIT adult teen programs at Gary Adult High School. To facilitate these programs, modular building additions and remodeling were required.

District staff combined the adult program modular requirements at Learey and Gary into a single project for execution. Staff selected Long & Associates Architects/Engineers, Inc. and Halfacre Construction Company from the approved Continuing Services Consultants list to provide design and construction management services. The scope of work provided for the installation and interior modification of a twelve unit modular facility for the Adult Education Administrative Center and CARIBE requirements at Learey Technical Center; minor modifications of the permanent facility at Learey to create a testing materials storage vault and a remodeled reception area for the post-secondary student services center; and modification of 11 administrative modulars at Gary Adult High School to provide classrooms, computer labs and administrative facilities supporting the new adult teen programs.

The design professional has certified that the referenced project is finally complete in accordance with the plans and specifications and other contract documents and recommends Board acceptance.

This item was included in the Workforce Funding and District Capital Outlay: Community Investment Tax (CIT).

Contract Status:
Guaranteed Maximum Price:  $714,173.00
Approved Change Orders:  $228,964.11 Credit (See Attachment)
Revised Guaranteed Maximum Price:  $485,208.89
Payments to Date:  $485,208.89
Balance Due:  $0.00
Revised Construction Cost:  $629,647.50

Required Substantial Completion Date:  September 30, 2011
Approved Time Extensions:  40 Calendar Days
Revised Substantial Completion Date:  November 9, 2011
Substantial Completion Date:  November 2, 2011