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Sarasota County Schools
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA Landings Administrative Complex 1980 Landings Blvd. 6:30 P. M.
August 05, 2008 Board Meeting
Agenda Item #30


Title
APPROVAL OF CONTRACTS WITH THE TWO (2) TOP-RANKED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING FIRMS TO PROVIDE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES UNDER THE TERMS OF INDIVIDUAL NON-EXCLUSIVE 3-YEAR CONTINUING CONTRACTS

Description

The scope of work shall include design and construction administration on individual professional engineering projects.  The construction costs on the individual professional engineering projects are estimated to range from $120,000.00 to $500,000.00 and may include, but are not limited to, plumbing systems, electrical systems, equipment replacements, duct replacements, indoor air quality upgrades, thermal energy storage systems, and controls systems.  Individual projects will be assigned to the firm(s) in accordance with Board policy.  These services shall be provided for a period of three (3) years.  On 7/24/2008, the Director of Construction Services and two (2) members of the Professional Services Selection Committee met with representatives of [1] Engineering Matrix, Inc. and [2] ME3 Consulting Engineers, LLC and successfully negotiated individual contracts.  These contracts have been approved by the School Board attorney and are available for review at the Construction Services Department.  The total estimated cost for these services for the three (3) year period is $400,000.00.  Funds for these services are available in the capital budget in individual project accounts.



Recommendation
That the contracts with the two (2) top-ranked professional engineering firms to provide design and construction administration services, under the terms of individual non-exclusive continuing contracts, be approved as presented.

Contact
LEMPE & COLLINS

Financial Impact
CAPITAL:  $400,000.00.