Title:

7. Renovations and Improvements at Mt. Herman exceptional student center No. 164 and Alden Road exceptional student center No. 252: Phase III (construction) DOCUMENTS

Requested Action:
THAT THE DUVAL COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD APPROVE PHASE III (CONSTRUCTION) DOCUMENTS AS PREPARED BY THE FIRM OF DESIGNWORKS ARCHITECTS, Inc., FOR Renovations and Improvements at Mt. Herman exceptional student center No. 164 only.

Summary Explanation and Background:

The project scope shall consist of improvements at Mt. Herman Exceptional Student Center No. 164.   The work consists of ADA improvements; egress improvements; bathroom renovations; and grease trap replacement.

Phase III (construction) documents will be available for review in the fifth floor conference room of the Central Administration Building after 1:00 p.m. the day of the School Board meeting or at other times by contacting the Facilities Services Department.

New Century Commission Recommendation/OPPAGA Recommendation/Council of Great City Schools Recommendation:
R134

Financial Impact (Including HR/headcount/Source of Funds):

The design is proceeding on schedule with the anticipated substantial completion in December 2008.

The total budget for this project is $1,779,000.

For Additional Information, contact:

Mr. Andrew N.  Eckert, P.E., Executive Director, Design and Construction Services, 390-2498

Mr. James Womack, Director, Design and Construction Services, 390-2310

Mr. Antonio Gimenez, Project Manager, Design and Construction Services, 390-2945

Mr. Doug Ayars, Jr., P.E., Chief Operating Officer, 390-2007