The Administration recommends that the Board of Education authorize The School District of Philadelphia, through the Superintendent or his designee, to execute and perform amendments of contracts to account for change order modifications to on-going construction projects at various locations, as follows:
With:
Smith Construction, Inc.
McGoldrick Electric Inc.
Dolan Mechanical, Inc.
Purpose:
To pay additional amounts necessitated by change orders for ongoing construction projects
Start Date: 5/29/20
End Date: Through completion dates for previously approved contracts
Compensation not to exceed: $3,381,770
Separate Compensation by Vendor:
Smith Construction, Inc. - General Contract Major Renovation and Co-Location at Franklin, Benjamin High School - $2,347,216
McGoldrick Electric Inc. - Electrical Contract Major Renovation and Co-Location at Franklin, Benjamin High School - $1,012,175
Dolan Mechanical, Inc. - Plumbing Contract Major Renovation and Co-Location at Franklin, Benjamin High School - $22,379
Locations:
Franklin, Benjamin High School
Description:
This action item is to approve modifications to active construction contracts for new construction, major renovations, and life cycle replacement projects approved in the Capital Budget. The change order process addresses modifications to contracts for work that is added, deleted, or otherwise modified from the original project design and scope of work. Change orders occur due to design errors, design omissions, unforeseen conditions, and requests from the District to ensure completeness of the project. The Office of Capital Programs reviews, negotiates, and approves change orders subject to Board approval so that construction work is not interrupted due to change orders.
The Change Order scope of work is to complete the asbestos abatement work in the auditorium and modifications to existing science lab casework and to provide gas service drops in 4th and 5th floor science labs. The work is guided by key considerations and meetings with the BF/SLA “Task Force” and the Office of Capital Programs. The presented change order covers the request from the Task Force and Capital is planning to execute this work in the Summer with the goal to complete work before school opening in September 2020.
Anchor Goals:
Operations Anchor Goal - Other - Provide 100% of students with a learning environment that is safe, healthy, and welcoming.
Funding Source:
FY 20 Capital Budget
Related resolutions(s)/approval(s):
June 21, 2018; A-7
August 16, 2018; A-11