The selection was conducted in accordance with Florida Statute 287.055.  The project was advertised for three consecutive weeks with The Clay Today.  Selection Committee members were Jim Connell – Assistant Superintendent for Support Services, John Merrill – Director of Maintenance, and Carol Studdard – School Board Member.  

As a result of interviews and after due consideration, the Selection Committee ranked the following firms in priority order:

1.   Haddad Engineering, Inc.

2.   KPI Engineering, Inc.

Appoint the top ranked firm, Haddad Engineering, Inc. at a fee of 6% of the construction cost for Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Continuing Services.

All funding necessary for the Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Continuing Services fees resulting from this contract are budgeted within the Educational Facilities Plan.  The exact amount of fees cannot be determined at this time.

John C. Merrill, Assistant Superintendent for Support Services