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Sarasota County Schools
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA Landings Administrative Complex 1980 Landings Blvd. 3:00 P. M.
January 22, 2008 Board Meeting
Agenda Item #28


Title
APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR ROOFING CONSULTING SERVICES FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR, EXTENDABLE FOR TWO (2) ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR PERIODS, BY MUTUAL AGREEMENT OF THE PARTIES

Description
The scope of services shall include, but not be limited to, the following:  [1] Evaluation of existing roofing and waterproofing systems, including associated structural and thermal insulation elements; [2] Recommendations on prioritizing repairs or replacements; [3] Development of budgets; [4] Design and construction administration of roofing projects as assigned by School Board staff; [5] providing field inspection services as needed; and [6] performing annual roof inspections and maintaining the District's roof asset management program, utilizing Roofer/Builder.  These services shall be provided for a period of one (1) year, extendable for two (2) additional one-year periods, by mutual agreement of the parties.  On 12/11/2007 (Item #35), the Board authorized negotiations with the top-ranked firm.  On 1/17/2008, the Director of Construction Services and two (2) members of the Professional Services Selection met with a representative of ECS Florida, LLC to negotiate a contract for these services.  This contract has been approved by the School Board attorney and is available for review at the Construction Services Department.  The annual total estimated cost for these services is $325,000.00.  Funds for these services are available in the capital budget in individual project accounts and the district-wide reroofing account.

Recommendation
That the contract for Roofing Consulting Services for a period of one (1) year, extendable for two (2) additional one-year period by mutual agreement of the parties be approved as presented.

Contact
LEMPE & COLLINS

Financial Impact
CAPITAL:  $975,000.00