Item Coversheet

Board of Education Meeting Date:  6/11/2020

Action under consideration

 The Administration recommends that the Board of Education authorize The School District of Philadelphia, through the Superintendent or his designee, to execute and perform an amendment of a contract, subject to funding, as follows:

 With:
Stantec Architecture and Engineering LLC 

 Purpose: 

Additional design services for the Benjamin Franklin High School Major Renovation Project


 Original Start Date:  9/15/2017

 Original End Date:  3/24/2021

 Amended End Date:  3/25/2022

 Currently Authorized Compensation:  $2,121,392

 Additional Compensation: 
$659,533


 Total New Compensation:  $2,780,925 

 Location: 
Franklin, Benjamin High School


 Description:

The Office of Capital Programs identified a need for additional design services for the Ben Franklin/SLA High School major renovation project. The additional work was guided by key considerations and meetings with the Ben Franklin/SLA "task force" and the Office of Capital Programs. The additional design scope of services includes the design of renovation of all toilet rooms, locker rooms and air conditioning for the gymnasium.  As a result of these meetings, the District requested Stantec to make revisions to the drawings above and beyond the services identified in the original contract. The additional design service fee and hours proposed were reviewed and negotiated to an amount deemed appropriate for the additional design scope added. Staff from the Office of Capital Programs will review each submission and provide comments to ensure compliance with the District's Building Design and Technical Standards.



 Anchor Goal(s) Supported:    Provide 100% of students with a safe, healthy, and welcoming learning environment

 Related resolution(s)/approval(s): 

September 14, 2017; A-11

November 15, 2018; No.16


 Funding Source(s): 
FY 19-23 Capital Budget

 Office Originating Request: Board of Education