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Title: 6. REPLACEMENT: ADDITIONS, REMODELING, RENOVATIONS AT MERRILL ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NO. 228: CONTRACT AWARD FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT RISK FIRM AND A GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE Requested Action: RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE FIRM OF ALLSTATE CONSTRUCTION, INC., TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT RISK SERVICES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF Additions, Remodeling, Renovations at Merrill Road Elementary School No. 228, AT A FIXED PROFESSIONAL FEE OF $598,204, CONSTRUCTION COSTS NOT TO EXCEED $6,180,000, FOR A TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET NOT TO EXCEED $8,215,000, AND A BUDGET AMENDMENT RESOLUTION. Summary Explanation and Background: This project will provide 24 classrooms with associated spaces, new media center, remodeling of existing media center, expand cafeteria and kitchen, existing classroom renovations and site improvements. The Professional Services Committee of the Duval County School Board met on August 28, 2003, and recommended the selection of the firm of Allstate Construction, Inc. New Century Commission Recommendation/OPPAGA Recommendation/Council of Great City Schools Recommendation: Financial Impact: The project is beginning the design phase with design completion scheduled for May 2004 and an estimated construction start date of June 2004 with 15 months construction and a substantial completion date of August 2005. This agreement is based on budgeted construction costs of $6,180,000. The fixed fee includes pre-construction, construction phase fee, as well as overhead and profit. This fee is within budgeted funds. For Additional Information, contact: Tom Young, 390-2279 Doug Ayars, P.E., 390-2007
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