February 12, 2007 |
BOARD APPROVES CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS FOR CARY HIGH SCHOOL
At its Feb. 6 meeting, the Board of Education approved construction documents for additions to the planned three-story building at Cary High that is included in the CIP 2006 School Building Program. The new addition will expand the school’s capacity and take the place of an additional ninth grade center. Construction of the Plan 2004 three-story building has not started due to the termination of the contractor. Negotiations are underway with the surety for its construction. The total project budget is $10,643,090 of which $675,000 is from PLAN 2004 and $9,968,090 from CIP 2006.
BOARD APPROVES CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS FOR EAST WAKE HIGH SCHOOL
At its Feb. 6 meeting, the Board of Education approved construction documents for Phase 2A of the East Wake High additions and renovations. Phase 2 is a continuation of the work to complete the master plan for the south campus high school. The original plan was to complete this work in PLAN 2004. However, due to budget constraints, portions were deferred to CIP 2006. Phase 2A includes construction of a new two-story classroom building and renovations to provide for child nutrition and plant operations. Phase 2B, which includes renovations to Building A (two-story 1976 portion) and Building E (“link” building portion), will be presented at a future time for approval when design is complete. The total project budget is $ 22,629,192, of which $125,000 is from Plan 2004 Start-Up and $22,504,192 from CIP 2006.
BOARD APPROVES SCHEMATIC DESIGN FOR E-17 ELEMENTARY (LEESVILLE ROAD AREA)
At its Feb. 6 meeting, the Board of Education approved the schematic design documents prepared by Small Kane Architects, PA, for the construction of E-17 Elementary School located near the intersection of I-540 and Leesville Road. Funding is available from the total project budget of $21,955,184, of which $1,708,291 is from PLAN 2004 and $20,246,893 from CIP 2006.
BOARD APPROVES DESIGN CONSULTANT AGREEMENT FOR M-9 MIDDLE (HOLLY SPRING HS SITE)
At its Feb. 6 meeting, the Board of Education approved a design consultant agreement with Skinner Lamm & Highsmith Architects, PA for the design of a new middle school to be built adjacent to Holly Springs High and Holly Grove Elementary. The middle school is part of the CIP 2006 School Building Program. The form of agreement is the standard form approved by the Board attorney. Funding is available from the total project budget of $42,632,409 from CIP 2006. The total project budget includes proposed compensation for the design consultant of $1,645,000 for this project. A separate agreement, in the amount of $82,250, was previously issued for the design narrative phase.
BOARD APPROVES DESIGN CONSULTANT AGREEMENT FOR M-10 MIDDLE (CARY PARK AREA)
At its Feb. 6 meeting, the Board of Education approved a design consultant agreement with Skinner Lamm & Highsmith Architects, PA for the design of a new middle school to be built adjacent to E-22 elementary school in the Cary Park area. The middle school is part of the CIP 2006 School Building Program. The form of agreement is the standard form approved by the Board attorney. Funding is available from the total project budget of $42,651,428 from CIP 2006. The total project budget includes proposed compensation for the design consultant of $1,339,750 for this project.
BOARD APPROVES DESIGN CONSULTANT AGREEMENT FOR EAST WAKE HIGH SCHOOL
At its Feb. 6 meeting, the Board of Education approved a design consultant agreement with Pearce Brinkley Cease + Lee, PA for the design of an addition and renovation at East Wake High. The improvements at East Wake High are part of the CIP 2006 School Building Program. The form of agreement is the standard form approved by the Board attorney. Funding is available from the total project budget of $22,629,192, of which $125,000 is from PLAN 2004 Start-Up and $22,504,192 from CIP 2006. The total project budget includes proposed compensation for the design consultant of $820,100 for this project. A separate agreement in the amount of $82,010 was previously issued for schematic design and the repackaging of the design documents.
BOARD APPROVES DESIGN CONSULTANT AGREEMENT FOR MARTIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
The improvements at Martin Middle School are part of the CIP 2006 School Building Program. The form of agreement is the standard form approved by the Board attorney. Project funding is pending approval by Board of Commissioners on February 5, 2007. The total project budget is $8,745,039, all of which is from CIP 2006. The total project budget includes proposed compensation for the design consultant of $184,450 for this project.
BOARD APPROVES DESIGN CONSULTANT AGREEMENT FOR SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
At its Feb. 6 meeting, the Board of Education approved a design consultant agreement with Brown Architecture, Inc. for the design of additions and renovations at Smith Elementary School. The improvements at Smith Elementary are part of the CIP 2006 School Building Program. The form of agreement is the standard form approved by the Board attorney. Project funding is pending approval by Board of Commissioners on February 5, 2007. The total project budget is $18,631,717, of which $230,000 is from PLAN 2004 Start-up and $18,401,717 from CIP 2006. The total project budget includes proposed compensation for the design consultant of $782,152 for this project. A separate agreement, in the amount of $78,215 was previously issued for the design narrative and schematic design phases.
BOARD APPROVES DESIGN CONSULTANT AGREEMENT FOR POE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
At its Feb. 6 meeting, the Board of Education approved a design consultant agreement with Gurel Architecture for the design of addition and renovations at Poe Elementary School. The improvements are part of the CIP 2006 School Building Program. The form of agreement is the standard form approved by the Board attorney. Project funding is pending approval by Board of Commissioners on February 5, 2007. The total project budget is $14,089,270 of which $250,000 is from PLAN 2004 and $13,839,270 from CIP 2006. The total project budget includes proposed compensation for the design consultant of $700,000 for this project. A separate agreement, in the amount of $70,000, was previously issued for part of the schematic design phase.
BOARD APPROVES DESIGN CONSULTANT AGREEMENT FOR ENLOE HIGH SCHOOL
At its Feb. 6 meeting, the Board of Education approved a design consultant agreement with BJAC, PA for the design of renovations at Enloe High School. The improvements at Enloe High are part of the CIP 2006 School Building Program. The form of agreement is the standard form approved by the Board attorney. Project funding is pending approval by Board of Commissioners on February 5, 2007. The total project budget is $8,145,458, of which $320,000 is from PLAN 2004 Start-Up and $7,825,458 from CIP 2006. The total project budget includes proposed compensation for the design consultant of $472,510. A separate agreement, in the amount of $70,877, was previously used for the schematic design.
BOARD APPROVES CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK AGREEMENT FOR M-9 (HOLLY SPRINGS HS SITE)
At its Feb. 6 meeting, the Board of Education approved a Construction Management At Risk agreement with D. H. Griffin Construction Company, LLC, for the construction manager’s pre-construction services only for a new 2010 opening middle school with school designation M-9 (Holly Springs High site). The new middle school M-9 is part of the CIP 2006 building program. Skinner, Lamm & Highsmith Architects, PA were previously selected as the designers for this project. Funding is available from the total project budget of $42,632,409, all of which is currently available from CIP 2006. The total project budget includes proposed compensation for the Construction Manager of $190,000 for pre-construction basic services, of which $20,000 is being paid under a separate agreement. At the conclusion of design, the GMP will be negotiated along with the construction manager’s fee.
BOARD APPROVES CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK AGREEMENT FOR M-10 (CARY PARK AREA)
At its Feb. 6 meeting, the Board of Education approved a Construction Management At Risk agreement with D. H. Griffin Construction Company, LLC, for the construction manager’s pre-construction services only for a new 2010 opening middle school with school designation M-10 (Cary Park Area). The new middle school M-10 is part of the CIP 2006 building program. Skinner, Lamm & Highsmith Architects, PA were previously selected as the designers for this project. Fiscal Implications: Funding is available from the total project budget of $42,651,428, all of which is from CIP 2006. The total project budget includes proposed compensation for the Construction Manager of $190,000 for pre-construction basic services. At the conclusion of design, the GMP will be negotiated along with the construction manager’s fee.
BOARD APPROVES CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK AGREEMENT FOR LACY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
At its Feb. 6 meeting, the Board of Education approved a Construction Management At Risk agreement with DeVere Construction Company, Inc., for construction manager’s pre-construction services only for renovation and additions at Lacy Elementary. The improvements at Lacy Elementary are part of the CIP 2006 School Building Program. Skinner, Lamm, and Highsmith Architects, PA was previously selected as the designer for this project. Project funding is pending approval by Board of Commissioners on February 5, 2007. The total project budget is $21,854,837, of which $525,000 is from PLAN 2004 Start-up and $21,329,837 from CIP 2006. The total project budget includes proposed compensation for the Construction Manager of $145,000 for pre-construction basic services. At the conclusion of design, the GMP will be negotiated along with the construction manager’s fee.
BOARD APPROVES CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK AGREEMENT FOR ROOT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
At its Feb. 6 meeting, the Board of Education approved a Construction Management At Risk agreement with New Atlantic Contracting, Inc., for construction manager’s pre-construction services only for renovations and additions at Root Elementary. Improvements at the school are part of the CIP 2006 School Building Program. Ramsey GMK was previously selected as the designer for this project. Project funding is pending approval by Board of Commissioners on February 5, 2007. The total project budget is $19,930,017, of which $300,000 is from the PLAN 2004 Start-up and $19,630,017 from CIP 2006. The total project budget includes proposed compensation for the Construction Manager of $138,000 for pre-construction basic services. At the conclusion of design, the GMP will be negotiated along with the construction manager’s fee.
BOARD APPROVES CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK AGREEMENT FOR SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
At its Feb. 6 meeting, the Board of Education approved a Construction Management At Risk agreement with Skanska USA Building, Inc., for construction manager’s pre-construction services only for the renovation of Smith Elementary. The improvements at Smith are part of the CIP 2006 School Building Program. Brown Architecture, Inc. was previously selected as the designer for this project. Project funding is pending approval by the Board of Commissioners on February 5, 2007. The total project budget is $18,631,717, of which, $230,000 is from the PLAN 2004 and $18,401,717 from CIP 2006. The total project budget includes proposed compensation for the Construction Manager of $140,000 for pre-construction basic services. A portion of this present contract is encumbered from PLAN 2004 Program Contingency. At the conclusion of design, the GMP will be negotiated along with the construction manager’s fee.
BOARD APPROVES CHANGE ORDER FOR PANTHER CREEK HIGH SCHOOL
At its Feb. 6 meeting, the Board of Education approved Change Order No.G-23 to D. H. Griffin Construction Co. LLC for Panther Creek High School. This deductive change order, in the amount of $340,277.75 is the credit for unused site allowances in the contract documents. Site conditions did not require the use of all the planned allowance quantities. The total project budget is $40,599,946 of which $4,900,000 is from Phase IIIB, $1,546,945 from PLAN 2000 Start-Up, $66,500 from PLAN 2000 Modernization, $14,359,539 from PLAN 2000, and $19,726,962 from PLAN 2004. When this project is closed out, unused funds will be transferred to program contingency.
BOARD APPROVES CHANGE ORDER FOR EAST MILLBROOK MIDDLE SCHOOL
At its Feb. 6 meeting, the Board of Education approved Change Order No. 1 to The Roberts Group for East Millbrook Middle School. This change order, in the amount of $582,984 is to fully fund the design consultant agreement to provide the remaining services starting with Phase II bidding and permitting, construction administration, and close-out of the entire project. The design consultant had previously been authorized to provide services to include the permitting and bidding of the Phase I site work and Phase I construction administration and closeout. Project funding is pending approval by the Board of Commissioners on February 5, 2007. The total project budget is $30,995,052, of which $3,470,802 is from PLAN 2004, $109,089 from Plan 2000 Start Up, and $27,415,161 from CIP 2006.
BOARD APPROVES CHANGE ORDER FOR LYNN ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
At its Feb. 6 meeting, the Board of Education approved Change Order No. 1 to Skinner Lamm & Highsmith Architects, PA. This change order, in the amount of $467,533, is to fully fund the design consultant agreement to include the bidding and permitting, construction administration, and close-out of the project, and authorize the design consultant to provide services for the remainder of the project. The design consultant had previously been authorized to provide services through the preparation of construction documents. Project funding is pending approval by Board of Commissioners on February 5, 2007. The total project budget is $22,098,150 of which $1,206,943 is from Plan 2004 and $20,891,207 from CIP 2006. A separate agreement for the Design Narrative in the amount of $40,000 has already been issued, bringing total design fees for this project to a total of $1,205,808.
BOARD APPROVES CHANGE ORDER FOR HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL (H2)
At its Feb. 6 meeting, the Board of Education approved Change Order No. GC-01 to replace the terms of the existing agreement dated December 20, 2005, with the Heery International, Inc. and D.H. Griffin Construction, LLC, Joint Venture, with the terms of the school system’s new form of agreement for their Construction Management at Risk contract for Heritage High School, except the new terms modify the payment of the lump sum general conditions and retainage on material purchases only. This new agreement will simplify the administration of the contract. Negotiations for the establishment of the guaranteed maximum price resulted in savings begin generated from various sources in order to award the full scope of the project. Terms of the contract are revised to reflect original basis of fee. It is estimated that total cost would be approximately the same with either agreement.
BOARD APPROVES CHANGE ORDER FOR HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL (H-2)
At its Feb. 6 meeting, the Board of Education approved Change Order No. GC-02 to the Heery International, Inc., and D.H. Griffin Construction, LLC, Joint Venture for their Construction Management at Risk contract for construction of the new Heritage High School in Wake Forest. This change order, in the amount of $52,231,870 is to establish a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) for the construction of this project. This GMP includes the Town of Wake Forest’s ball park development which will be funded by the Town of Wake Forest/Wake County. Funding is available from the total project budget of $62,761,343, of which $1,564,638 is from PLAN 2000 Start Up, $513,391 from PLAN 2004, $56,129,055 from CIP 2006, $1,253,301 from CIP 2006 Offsite Improvements, and $3,108,022 will be provided by the Town of Wake Forest and the Wake County Parks and Recreation Department for additional ball fields and upgrades to the school’s ball fields.
BOARD APPROVES CHANGE ORDERS FOR LAUREL PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (E-26)
At its Feb. 6 meeting, the Board of Education approved Change Order No. GC-01 to replace the terms of the existing agreement dated October 3, 2006, with D.H. Griffin Construction Co., LLC, with the terms of the school system’s new form of agreement for their Construction Management at Risk contract for Laurel Park Elementary School, except the new terms modify the payment of retainage on material purchases only. This new agreement will simplify the administration of the contract.
The Board of Education also approved Change Order No. GC-02 to D.H. Griffin Construction Co. LLC for their Construction Management at Risk contract. This change order, in the amount of $3,257,995, is to establish a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) for the six early work packages, which are part of the 39 construction packages for this project. In addition, this GMP establishes the general conditions cost for the project. A future change order will be brought to the May 22, 2006 Board meeting to establish the total GMP for the elementary school project. The total project budget is $20,973,513 of which $895,000 is from PLAN 2004 Start-Up and $20,078,513 from CIP 2006.
BOARD APPROVES CHANGE ORDER FOR MARTIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
At its Feb. 6 meeting, the Board of Education approved Change Order No. 22 to DeVere Construction Company, Inc. This change order is for the amount of $240,814.30. Original contract had a $5,000,000 value engineering reduction anticipated for the deletion of the gym and cafeteria from the original project. Upon further evaluation and negotiation with subcontractors, the end result of value engineering savings for the deletion of gym and cafeteria is $4,759,185.70. The resulting difference is the amount of this change order. The construction of the new gym and cafeteria is the scope of the CIP 2006 project. The proposed total project budget is $24,559,010, of which $1,157,258 is from PLAN 2000, $22,851,752 from PLAN 2004, and $550,000 from PLAN 2004 Program Contingency.
BOARD APPROVES RESOLUTION FOR PLAN 2004 LONG-RANGE BUILDING PROGRAM FUNDING REALLOCATION
At its Feb. 6 meeting, the Board of Education approved a resolution to reallocate Plan 2004 Program Contingency Funds to Martin Middle and East Garner Elementary (E-13). $550,000 is needed at Martin Middle to cover three major unexpected costs: 1) expected value engineering savings did not occur upon deletion of gym and cafeteria from original contract; 2) the newly installed chilled water line required replacement; 3) the need for fulltime fire watch personnel for the school, while the fire alarm system was inoperable. Investigations are continuing into the cause of the chilled water line failure and the fire alarm system inoperability. $250,000 is needed at East Garner Elementary for offsite roadway improvements at the intersection of Jones Sausage and Old Garner Road. Total reallocation amount is $800,000.
BOARD AWARDS CONTRACT FOR WILEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RENOVATIONS
At its Feb. 6 meeting, the Board of Education awarded a single-prime contract to D.W. Ward Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $ 632,944 for the replacement of windows and gym floor at Wiley Elementary. Total proposed project budget is $ 800,000, of which $650,000 is currently available from PLAN 2000. An additional $150,000 is needed from PLAN 2000 Program Contingency, due to the project bidding over budget.
BOARD APPROVES RESOLUTION FOR PLAN 2000 LONG-RANGE BUILDING PROGRAM FUNDING REALLOCATION
At its Feb. 6 meeting, the Board of Education approved a resolution that will reallocate PLAN 2000 Program Contingency Funds to Wiley Elementary. Total reallocation amount is $150,000.
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