The School Board of Broward County, Florida
Meeting: Regular School Board Meeting - Rescheduled from August 19, 2008 :  JJ. Facilities and Construction Management  
JJ-13. Professional Services Agreement - Construction Management at Risk Project -Cubellis Inc. - Building Expansion/Remodel and Renovate - Northside Elementary School, Fort Lauderdale - Project No. P. 000810 (OPEN AGENDA) (D)  
August 27, 2008
Status: 
Open Agenda
 
 

Quick Summary / Abstract
Approve the agreement with Cubellis Inc. for Building Expansion/Remodel and Renovate, Northside Elementary School, Project No. P. 000810, in the form of the Professional Services Agreement, and authorize the Deputy Superintendent to reimburse the Project Consultant for costs pursuant to the Professional Services Agreement.

Scope of Work: Expand Building #8 (13,154 gross square feet) to include 1 primary classroom, 6 intermediate classrooms, a skills development lab, administrative spaces, a resource room, custodial spaces, student and staff restrooms; demolish Building #3 (7,940 gross square feet). Construct a new classroom building (6,400 gross square feet) to include 4 primary classrooms, storage, student restrooms, and custodial spaces. Remediate drainage issues on campus, relocate boiler; remodel Building #1 (20,000 gross square feet) to include the single point of entry; repair exterior hallway floors (10,711 square feet); upgrade existing HVAC system to service new construction; upgrade fire alarm.  The facility is designated “Of Historical Significance”, hence an additional supplemental amount of $150,000, included in the total of $250,000 allocated in the financial impact for supplemental/reimbursable, has been provided as the A/E will be required to attend meetings and coordinate with the Historical Preservation Society and the Division of Historical Resources. In addition, the A/E will be required to negotiate a variance with the City of Ft. Lauderdale for the use of the adjoining park during construction.  

The Qualification Selection Evaluation Committee selected Cubellis Inc., The School Board of Broward County, Florida approved the selection June 17, 2008, and the Superintendent’s Negotiating Committee met with Cubellis Inc. and negotiated a fixed fee in accordance with Article 5 of the Professional Services Agreement.

The Architectural/Professional Liability Insurance has been agreed upon pursuant to Article 9 of the Professional Services Agreement based upon the Project Contract Cost.  The Office of the Chief Auditor and Risk Management departments have reviewed this agreement, and the School Board Attorney has approved it as to form and legal content.

The agreement form for Architectural/Engineering services was approved by the Board on April 10, 2007.

The funds for this item are included in the District Educational Facilities Plan, Fiscal Years 2008-2009 to 2012-2013.  The total fees included in this item are $1,165,400.  They include a Fixed Design Fee of $915,400 and Supplemental/ Reimbursable Services of $250,000.


Requested Action
Approve the agreement with Cubellis Inc. for Building Expansion/Remodel and Renovate, Northside Elementary School, Project No. P. 000810, in the form of the Professional Services Agreement, and authorize the Deputy Superintendent to reimburse the Project Consultant for costs pursuant to the Professional Services Agreement.


Summary
Scope of Work: Expand Building #8 (13,154 gross square feet) to include 1 primary classroom, 6 intermediate classrooms, a skills development lab, administrative spaces, a resource room, custodial spaces, student and staff restrooms; demolish Building #3 (7,940 gross square feet). Construct a new classroom building (6,400 gross square feet) to include 4 primary classrooms, storage, student restrooms, and custodial spaces. Remediate drainage issues on campus, relocate boiler; remodel Building #1 (20,000 gross square feet) to include the single point of entry; repair exterior hallway floors (10,711 square feet); upgrade existing HVAC system to service new construction; upgrade fire alarm.  The facility is designated “Of Historical Significance”, hence an additional supplemental amount of $150,000, included in the total of $250,000 allocated in the financial impact for supplemental/reimbursable, has been provided as the A/E will be required to attend meetings and coordinate with the Historical Preservation Society and the Division of Historical Resources. In addition, the A/E will be required to negotiate a variance with the City of Ft. Lauderdale for the use of the adjoining park during construction.

The Qualification Selection Evaluation Committee selected Cubellis Inc., The School Board of Broward County, Florida approved the selection June 17, 2008, and the Superintendent’s Negotiating Committee met with Cubellis Inc. and negotiated a fixed fee in accordance with Article 5 of the Professional Services Agreement.

The Architectural/Professional Liability Insurance has been agreed upon pursuant to Article 9 of the Professional Services Agreement based upon the Project Contract Cost.  The Office of the Chief Auditor and Risk Management departments have reviewed this agreement, and the School Board Attorney has approved it as to Form and Legal Content.

The agreement form for Architectural/Engineering services was approved by the Board on April 10, 2007.

School Board Goals
Goal Three: Safety (2008-2011)


Financial Impact
The funds for this item are included in the District Educational Facilities Plan, Fiscal Years 2008-2009 to 2012-2013.  The total fees included in this item are $1,165,400.  They include a Fixed Design Fee of $915,400 and Supplemental/ Reimbursable Services of $250,000.


Source of Additional Information
Denis Herrmann 754 321-1675



Associated File Attachments
ProfessionalServicesAgreement (Files)  
ProjectFundsAllocation(PFA) (Files)  
CollaborationForm(CapitalBudget/ChiefAuditor) (Files)  
ExecutedCompleteCopy (Files)