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Sarasota County Schools
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA Community Foundation 2635 Fruitville Road 3:00 P. M.
December 11, 2007 Board Meeting
Agenda Item #34


Title
APPROVAL OF ASSIGNMENT OF ARCHITECT AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGER FOR THE VENICE HIGH SCHOOL - WELLNESS/FITNESS CENTER PROJECT

Description
The architect shall provide professional services for design and construction administration of a new Wellness/Fitness Center at Venice High School.  The construction manager shall provide construction management services for this same project.  On 11/27/2007, the Professional Services Selection Committee (PSSC) met and assigned this project in accordance with Board policy.  The Waterford Companies, Inc. will provide design and construction administration services on a pro bono basis, at no cost to the District.  They will also waive the project administration and builder's fees associated with this project.  A tri-party funding arrangement between (1) The School Board, (2) The Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice and (3) various vendors for services is in place for this project.

Recommendation
That the assignment of architect and construction manager for the Venice High School - Wellness/Fitness Center project be approved as presented and the Director of Construction be authorized to attempt negotiations with the assigned firm.

Contact
LEMPE & COLLINS

Financial Impact
N/A


Attachment:  BAIenc12-11-07VHS-WellnessFitnessCtrArch+CM-Assgnmt.pdf