May 4 , 2007 |
BOARD APPROVES SCHEMATIC DESIGN FOR SMITH ELEMENTARY
At its April 24 meeting, the Board of Education approved the schematic design documents prepared by sfL+a Architects, PA, for the construction of Smith Elementary additions and renovations. The board reviewed an updated schematic design that included a second floor providing additional classrooms. Earlier, the board had asked staff to consider increased capacity for the school. The board will further review the plans when staff completes the incorporation of the additional classrooms. Funding is available from the total project budget of $18,631,717, of which $230,000 is from PLAN 2004 Start-Up and $18,401,717 from CIP 2006.
BOARD APPROVES SCHEMATIC DESIGN FOR ROOT ELEMENTARY
At its April 24 meeting, the Board of Education approved the revised site schematic design documents prepared by Ramsay GMK Architects, Inc. for the new construction and renovations of Root Elementary School. Site plan approval by the City of Raleigh may require modifications as the project moves through the development stage. Funding is available from the total project budget of $19,930,017, of which $300,000 is from PLAN 2004 and $19,630,017 from CIP 2006.
BOARD APPROVES SCHEMATIC DESIGN FOR EAST WAKE HIGH RENOVATIONS
At its April 24 meeting, the Board of Education approved the schematic design documents prepared by Pearce, Brinkley, Cease & Lee, PA, for East Wake High School Phase 2B renovations. This work includes renovations to Building A (2-story 1976 portion) and Building E (“link” building portion). This is a continuation of the work to complete the master plan for the south campus high school. Phase 2A is the construction of a new two-story classroom building and renovations for Child Nutrition and Plant Operations. That phase will be bid in April 2007. The original plan was to complete Phase 2A and 2B work in PLAN 2004. However, due to budget constraints, these phases were deferred to CIP 2006. Funding is available from the total project budget of $ 22,553,769, of which $125,000 is from Plan 2004 Start-Up and $22,428,769 from CIP 2006.
BOARD APPROVES CHANGE ORDER FOR EAST MILLBROOK MIDDLE
At its April 24 meeting, the Board of Education approved Change Order No. CM-02 to Barnhill Contracting Company, Inc., for their Construction Management at Risk contract for renovations and additions at East Millbrook Middle School. This change order, in the amount of $21,674,719, is to establish a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) for the construction of this project. The total GMP for this project is $22,735,010. Funding is available from the total project budget of $30,995,052 of which $109,089 is from PLAN 2000 Start Up, $3,470,802 from PLAN 2004 and $27,415,161 is from CIP 2006.
BOARD APPROVES MATERIALS TESTING SERVICES FOR MILLS PARK ELEMENTARY (E-22)
At its meeting April 24, the Board of Education approved an agreement with Froehling & Robertson, Inc. to provide construction materials testing and inspection services for Mills Park Elementary School in the time and materials amount not to exceed of $148,340 in accordance with the Master Services Agreement for Geotechnical/Materials Testing Services and the Individual Project Proposal Agreement. Funding is available from the total project budget of $22,142,874, of which $745,000 is from PLAN 2004, $330,823 is available from funds passed through Wake County from the developer in fiscal year 2004-2005, $15,897,874 from CIP 2006, and $5,169,177 is to be provided by the developer.
BOARD APPROVES DESIGN CONSULTANT AGREEMENT FOR E-30 ELEMENTARY
At its meeting April 24, the Board of Education selected Pearce Brinkley Cease & Lee, PA, for the design of the new elementary school designated E-30 in the CIP 2006 School Building Program. The form of agreement is the standard form approved by the Board attorney. Funding is available from the total project budget of $ 22,822,608, all of which is from CIP 2006. The total project budget includes total proposed compensation for the design consultant of $743,468. A separate agreement, in the amount of $74,347, was previously issued for the early design. This agreement is for $669,121.
BOARD APPROVES CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK AGREEMENT FOR E-30 ELEMENTARY
At its meeting April 24, the Board of Education selected Company for the construction management E-30 an elementary school to be located on the western side of Alston Avenue, south of the Kit Creek Road intersection, in Cary. The proposed school is part of the CIP 2006 School Building Program. The form of agreement for Construction Management at Risk has been previously reviewed and approved by the Board. Pearce Brinkley Cease & Lee, PA was previously selected as design architects for this project. Funding is available from the total project budget of $22,822,608, all of which is from CIP 2006. The total project budget includes proposed compensation for the Construction Manager of $86,000 for pre-construction basic services. At the conclusion of design, the GMP will be negotiated along with the construction manager’s fee.
BOARD APPROVES CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK AGREEMENT FOR E-34 ELEMENTARY
At its meeting April 24, the Board of Education selected Clancy & Theys Construction Company, for the construction manager’s pre-construction services only for the construction of E-34, an elementary school located north of Poole Road, on the east-side of Lake Myra, in Wendell. The proposed school is part of the CIP 2006 School Building Program. The form of agreement for Construction Management at Risk has been previously reviewed and approved by the Board. Cherry Huffman Architects, PA was previously selected as the designer for this project. Funding is available from the total project budget of $23,861,608, all of which is from CIP 2006. The total project budget includes proposed compensation for the Construction Manager of $80,000 for pre-construction basic services. At the conclusion of design, the GMP will be negotiated along with the construction manager’s fee.
BOARD APPROVES AGREEMENT FOR CARY HIGH RENOVATIONS
The Board of Education has selected Balfour Beatty Construction, LLC, to provide construction management services to complete the ongoing renovations and new construction for the PLAN 2004 project at Cary High School. At its meeting April 24, the board approved an agreement with J.M. Thompson Co., the general contractor on the first phase of the Cary High School Project; Federal Insurance Company, the surety for J.M. Thompson Co.; and Balfour Beatty Construction, LLC. The agreement authorizes Balfour Beatty to work with and assist J.M. Thompson Co. with the completion of the project. There are no additional costs to WCPSS above the original contract in addition to liquidation damages for late completion of the original contract.
BOARD APPROVES JOINT USE AGREEMENT FOR HERITAGE HIGH
At its meeting April 24, the Board of Education a level 4 joint use agreement with the town of Wake Forest for Heritage High School. The board and Town of Wake Forest partnered in the purchase of property for the joint design, development and construction of the proposed Heritage High School with additional recreational amenities beyond those included in the high school program. Under the terms of the agreement, the Town agreed to maintain the tennis courts, baseball and softball fields, and multipurpose fields in exchange for the privilege to schedule the use of these areas after normal school hours. The board will have priority of use of the school program tennis courts, baseball field, softball field, and multipurpose fields both during and after normal school hours. After normal school hours and when not needed by the board, the Town agreed to exercise joint use privileges to schedule the use of the school’s program tennis courts, baseball field, softball field, and multipurpose fields and has the autonomy to establish rates for third party users. The agreement provides the Town priority of use of the baseball, softball, and multipurpose fields above the school program requirement. The initial term of this agreement is for a period of 25 years. At the end of the initial term, the Town has the exclusive option to extend the Town’s use for an additional 25 year period, so long as the property is not needed for board purposes and the facility is operated as a school.
VISIT THE WCPSS FACILITIES WEBPAGE
The WCPSS Facilities Design and Construction webpage provides information about the construction of new schools, renovations to existing schools and the latest information parents may want to find about school facilities. The webpage contains links for every school and schools under construction. The webpage describes PLAN 2000, PLAN 2004 and CIP 2006 school building programs, as well as the bid schedule for construction projects. This information can be found at http://www.wcpss.net/facilities/
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