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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, December 10, 2013
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Acceptance of Project for Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Renovation at Twin Lakes Elementary 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 District Facilities Five Year Work Program, including renovation of the HVAC system at Twin Lakes Elementary School.  (The allocation of QSCB funded projects to phases is indicated in an attachment.)

On June 14, 2011, the Board appointed VoltAir Consulting Engineers, LLC to provide design services for the project at Twin Lakes.  On April 10, 2012, the Board awarded the contract for construction to Vogel Bros. Building Co.

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.  Final completion was delayed to diagnose and correct design deficiencies discovered during project commissioning.

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

This item was included in the District Capital Outlay:  Qualified School Construction Bonds.  The District will seek reimbursement from the design professional in the amount of $39,000.00 for costs associated with design deficiencies.

Contract Status:
Contract Sum:  2,775,000.00
Approved Change Orders:  $455,407.23 Credit  (See Attachment)
Revised Contract Sum:  $2,319,592.77
Payments to Date:  $2,279,592.77
Balance Due:  $40,000.00
Revised Construction Cost:  $2,910,383.44

Required Substantial Completion Date:  August 12, 2012
Substantial Completion Date:  July 31, 2013

EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:  John Williams, Project Coordinator
Rory Salimbene   Cathy L. Valdes
General Manager of Construction
(813) 272-4112
  Chief Facilities Officer
(813) 272-4004
    A 7.05
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20131210_604 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 7.05