School District of Clay County
Green Cove Springs, Florida
Teacher Inservice Center - Fleming Island High School 2233 Village Square Parkway Hearing for Special Actions Regarding Students - 4:00 p.m. REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 p.m.
September 17, 2009 Regular Meeting with Public Hearing on Budget
Agenda Item #40


Item Title
C-28 Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Continuing Services Contract Award

Issue/Rationale

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 – Director of Facility Planning and Construction, John Merrill – Director of Maintenance, and Charles E. Van Zant, Jr. – School Board Member.  

 

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

 

1.  GLE Associates, Inc. – Jacksonville, FL

2.  KPI Engineering, Inc. – Tampa, FL

3.  Estrella Engineering, Inc. – Orange Park, FL

4.  M.V. Cummings Engineers, Inc. – Jacksonville, FL

 

The top ranked firm, GLE Associates, Inc., declined the contract at a fee rate of 6%, therefore; the recommendation is for KPI Engineering, Inc. to be awarded the contract.



Recommended Action
Appoint the 2nd ranked firm, KPI Engineering, Inc. at a fee of 6% of the construction cost for Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Continuing Services.

Financial Impact
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.

Submitted By

James A. Connell, Director of Facility Planning and Construction