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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, April 1, 2014
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Acceptance of Project for Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Renovation at Velasco Student Services Building
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A previously approved District Facilities Five Year Work Program provided for renovation of the HVAC system at the Velasco Student Services Building.  District staff selected Carastro & Associates, Inc.  from the approved Continuing Services Consultants list to provide design services.  The project scope provided for the replacement of the existing HVAC system and connection of the system to chilled water purchased from Ybor District Cooling. (The Board previously approved the agreement for the purchase of chilled water)  Interior repainting and replacement of the existing ceiling, lights, and carpet was also included.

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.

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

This project was included in the District Capital Outlay: Local Millage.

Contract Status:
Contract Sum:  $1,801,382.00
Approved Change Orders:  $429,086.35 Credit  (See Attachment)
Revised Contract Sum:  $1,372,295.65
Payments to Date:  $1,305,419.81
Balance Due:  $66,875.84
Revised Construction Cost:  $1,619,096.83

Required Substantial Completion Date:  October 29, 2013
Substantial Completion Date:  October 29, 2013

EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:  Alice Sutton, Project Coordinator
Rory A. Salimbene   Cathy L. Valdes
General Manager of Construction
(813) 272-4112
  Deputy Superintendent
(813) 272-4899
    A 7.08
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20140401_630 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 7.08