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Sarasota County Schools
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA Landings Administrative Complex 1980 Landings Blvd. 6:30 P.M.
November 21, 2006 Board Meeting
Agenda Item #39


Title
APPROVAL OF CONTRACTS WITH THE THREE (3) TOP-RANKED FIRMS FOR GEOTECHNICAL TESTING AND MATERIALS TESTING, OR ANY PART THEREOF, AND THRESHOLD BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES FOR A THREE (3)-YEAR PERIOD

Description
The scope shall include geotechnical testing and materials testing, or any part thereof, and threshold building inspection services for the School Board of Sarasota County for a period of three (3) years.  On 11/8/2006 (Item #27), the Board authorized negotiations with the three (3) top-ranked firms.  On 11/10/2006, the Director of Construction Services and two (2) members of the Professional Services Selection Committee met with representatives of [1] Ardaman & Associates, Inc., [2] Professional Service Industries, Inc., and [3] Universal Engineering Sciences, Inc. 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 estimated cost for these services for the three (3)-year period is $300,000.00.  Funds for these services are available through individual project accounts.

Recommendation
That the contracts with the three (3) top-ranked firms for Geotechnical Testing and Materials Testing, or any part thereof, and Threshold Building Inspection Services for a three (3)-year period be approved as presented.

Contact

LEMPE & COLLINS



Financial Impact
Capital:  $300,000.00