Sarasota County Schools
Agenda Item #29
Title
APPROVAL OF ARCHITECT/ENGINEER RANKINGS FOR THE SOUTH COUNTY BUS DEPOT PROJECT
Description
The project's scope of work shall include design and construction administration services for a bus depot and maintenance facility for the School Board of Sarasota County, FL Transportation Department on Citizens Parkway in the city of North Port, FL. On 8/28/2012, the Professional Services Selection Committee (PSSC) met to select an architect/engineer for this project. The PSSC has ranked them in accordance with Board policy. The project budget is approximately $1,300,000.00. Funds for this project are available in the capital budget account. Funds for this project are from the school impact fee portion of the capital budget. Once completed, the depot will significantly reduce transportation operating costs.
Recommendation
That the rankings of Architect/Engineers for the South County Bus Depot project be accepted as presented and the Director of Construction Services be authorized to attempt negotiations with the top-ranked firm.
Contact
LEMPE & SMITH
Financial Impact
Capital: $1,300,000.00
Attachment: BAIenc9-18-2012_Ranked-DP_SoutCoBusDepot.pdf