Title
APPROVAL AND/OR RATIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES’ CHANGE ORDERS
Description
The Construction Services' change orders are summarized on the enclosure for ease of review.
Included in these change orders are: CO #1 for the Sarasota High School Buildings 13 & 14 Renovation project in the amount of $32,692,898.00 for the construction and renovation work required for the project, and CO#2 in the amount of ($9,433.91) to allow for sales tax savings and the utilization of a state bid on flooring. These change orders result in an overall contract increase of $32,683,464.09, which is included in the total project budget.
Gap Analysis
Change Orders are utilized on construction contracts to adjust the original contract amount for various circumstances, which may include adjustments for an increase or decrease in project scope, adjustments needed to close a contract and return unspent funds to the district, or for removing the purchase of materials from a contract so the district can purchase these items directly in order to save sales tax. The attached documents detail the associated change orders for these items on this project.
Previous Outcomes
Change orders reflect construction project progress and occur normally as a result of conditions of the construction project and district staff managing the costs associated with each project, including deductive change orders to allow the district to save sales tax.
Expected Outcomes
This system has resulted in significant, ongoing savings to the district and allows district staff to continue to maximize these benefits, especially as the construction market becomes more competitive.
Strategic Plan Goal
Recommendation
That the Construction Services’ change orders be approved and/or ratified as presented.
Contact Information
JANE DREGER jane.dreger@sarasotacountyschools.net
JODY DUMAS jody.dumas@sarasotacountyschools.net
Financial Impact
The current total project budget is $40,883,780.00, which includes these change orders. No additional funding is required.