Title: CP1 Architectural Agreement for Glades Central High School Academy/West Tech

Recommendation:
I recommend the School Board approve the award of an Architectural Consultant Agreement with MPA Architects, Inc. in the amount of $1,039,600. and authorize the Superintendent and Board Chairman to sign all required documents for Glades Central High School, Project No. 2301-8316 and West Tech Ed Center Modifications, Project No. 1591-8381.

Description:

Architectural services required to provide design services, construction documents and construction administration services necessary to implement the facility modifications and academic program changes outlined in the 2004 West Area School Master Plan Study.  The changes include converting West Tech into a double campus facility to house both the West Area School of Choice and the Lake Shore Annex Transition programs.  In addition, Glades Central High School will receive additional academics and the Migrant Services Offices will be relocated to West Tech Building #8.

Approved Budget for Design: $1,088,808. ($387,000 for GCHS and $701,808. for WTEC)

Approved Construction Budget: $13,407,650. ($9,001,150 for GCHS and $4,406,500. for WTEC)

Minority Participation: 20%

Fee: $904,000.

Additional Services: 90,400.  (10% of Fee)

Reimb: 45,200.  (5% of Fee)

TOTAL: $1,039,600.

Financial Impact:
The financial impact is $1,039,600. The source of funds is the corresponding Capital Projects Budget.  The District will provide the Professional Responsibility Insurance at a cost of $130,824.

For Additional Information, contact:

Joseph M. Moore (moorej@palmbeach.k12.fl.us)

Joseph M. Sanches

Attachments (list):
beneficialinterest.mpa.pdf
ratingsource.MPA Architects.pdf
siteplan.westtech.pdf
datapanel.gladecentral.pdf
datapanel.westtech.pdf
siteplan.gladescentralhs.pdf
Q&A.doc