Title: PM1 Retainage from 10% to 5% for Forest Hill

Recommendation:

I recommend the School Board approve Project Modifications for the addition of 208 non-compensable days and approve Reduction of Retainage from 10% to 5% for Forest Hill Community High School, Modernization Project, and authorize the Chairman and Superintendent to execute all related contract documents.

Description:

Forest Hill Community High School – Modernization Project #0581-8215

Item #1

• COPR #2 for the addition of 208 days.
• Description: A non-compensable time extension of 208 days.
• Cause:  School District Requested.
• Justification:  Due to operational needs of the school, the phasing plan was revised causing delays in providing access to Media Center and completion of the auditorium.

Item #2

• Description:  On Forest Hill Community High School, the Contractor, James A. Cummings, Inc., achieved Substantial Completion on August 13, 2004, and requested a Reduction of Retainage from 10% to 5%; the Architect and District staff recommends this reduction.

Financial Impact:

The financial impact to the Project's Budget is $0.00.

For Additional Information, contact:
Joseph M. Moore (moorej@palmbeach.k12.fl.us)
Joseph M. Sanches

Attachments (list):
PM1 Backup.pdf
PM1 Site Plan.pdf
PM1 Data Panel.pdf
Q&APM1.doc