HCPS FL Logo Operations
Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, May 24, 2016
TO: School Board Members
FROM: Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Award of Contract for Telephone and Intercom Cabling and Fire Alarm System Replacements at Two Sites (Northwest, Folsom)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A previously approved District Facilities Five Year Work Program provides for replacement of the telephone, fire alarm and intercom systems at Northwest and Folsom Elementary Schools.  District staff selected KBA Engineering, Inc./Tanase & Associates from the approved Continuing Services Consultants list to provide design services.  The scope of work includes replacing the existing fire alarm system and installing cabling required for a new telephone and intercom system at both schools.   (Installation of telephone and intercom equipment will be accomplished separately using equipment currently on-hand in District inventory.)

The project was advertised and bids received (see attached bid tabulation).  Award of the contract for construction to the lowest qualified bidder, Tyco Integrated Security, 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 $685,365.30 will be available in the Local Millage fund. For tracking purposes, the project number specific to this agenda item is 8116 and 8131. As of Thursday, May 5, 2016, the remaining balance less encumbrances for this line item equaled $600,824.90.

The contract amount being awarded is $547,923.30.

EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:  Alice Sutton, Project Coordinator
Rory A. Salimbene   Christopher Farkas
General Manager of Construction
(813) 272-4112
  Chief Operating Officer
(813) 272-4004
    C 7.04
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20160524_761 (Board Meeting) * Section C Item# 7.04