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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, April 12, 2016
TO: School Board Members
FROM: Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Award of Contract for Roof and Selected Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Roof Top Unit (HVAC RTU) Replacements at Palm River Elementary School

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A previously approved District Facilities Five Year Work Program provides for replacement of the roof and selected HVAC RTU at Palm River Elementary School. District staff selected Carruthers & Associates - Architects, PA from the approved Continuing Services Consultants list to provide design services.  The project scope includes structural repairs to roof framing and replacement of a portion of canopy, in addition to the roof and RTU replacement.

The project was advertised and bids received (see attached bid tabulation).  Award of the contract for construction to the lowest qualified bidder, Rex Farlow Construction, Inc., is recommended.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Demonstrate best financial practices • Construct and maintain facilities that create an environment conducive to teaching and learning
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Funds in the amount of $915,626.10 will be available in the Local Millage fund. For tracking purposes, the project number specific to this agenda item is 8100 and 8138. As of Thursday, March 24, 2016, the remaining balance less encumbrances for this line item equaled $857,569.28.

The contract amount recommended for award is $835,547.
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:  Jill Edwards, Project Coordinator
Rory A. Salimbene   Christopher Farkas
General Manager of Construction
(813) 272-4112
  Chief Operating Officer
(813) 272-4004
    C 7.05
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20160412_758 (Board Meeting) * Section C Item# 7.05