Back-up not in agenda book - Seminole County Schools

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SEMINOLE COUNTYACTION ITEM: HIGH SCHOOL WIRELESS PROJECT: IV.L.GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE & AMENDMENT NO. 6 TOCONSTRUCTION MANAGER’S CONTRACT1. Superintendent’s Recommendation:Item NumberThat the School Board of Seminole County approve the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) submittedby Welbro Building Corporation in the amount of $97,548 for High School Wireless Project andexecute Amendment No. 6 to the construction manager’s current contract agreement.2. Background/Analysis:On April 28, 2009, the school board approved a contract with Welbro Building Corporation to provideconstruction management at risk services for district wide construction projects under $1,000,000.Welbro has submitted a GMP proposal of $97,548 to address the wireless network data infrastructureat five high schools in the district.The scope of work includes but is not limited to installation of wireless networks in Hagerty, WinterSprings, Lake Brantley, Lake Howell, Lyman and Lake Mary high schools to include: all accesspoints, Cat5e cabling, patch cords, wire terminations, impact cages, and fire rated wall penetrations. Inorder to expedite construction and disruption during the school day, the work is required to beconstructed and operational prior to student return on August 15, 2011 and will commenceimmediately upon board approval.This project was initiated to comply with the state mandate for computer based testing and thenecessary intervening benchmark testing. The wireless network will also facilitate instruction duringthe school year and the imminent move to online textbooks.The Facilities staff concur that the proposed cost is fair and reasonable and accurately reflects thework necessary to provide wireless connectivity infrastructure to the District High Schools.3. Fiscal Impact:The fiscal impact associated with this action is $97,548, which is within the project budget.Funding Source: 369/7400/680/9009/81704. Prepared by: George Kosmac 5. Board Meeting Date 5/24/11Deputy Superintendent OperationsJay Taylor, Supervisor of ConstructionAttachment(s): NoneBack-up not in agenda book: Amendment #4 & ProposalMaterials for signature: Amendment #4 & Proposal (4 for signature)Page 502