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Action Item - 11.

Title: Capital Award for Rhoads, J School with Smith Construction, Inc. (WBE), Allstates Mechanical, Ltd., Chadwick Service Company and Madden Electric Associates, Inc. ($8,681,540)

Board of Education Meeting Date:
  8/20/2020

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 separate contracts with the lowest responsible bidders, subject to funding, as follows:

 With:

Smith Construction, Inc.

Allstates Mechanical, Ltd.

Chadwick Service Company

Madden Electric Associates, Inc.



 Purpose:

General, Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical Contracts

 Start date: 8/21/2020

 End date: 3/21/2023
 Compensation not to exceed: $8,681,540 
 Separate Compensation by Vendor:

Smith Construction, Inc. - General Contract Major Renovation at Rhoads, J; $4,182,000

Allstates Mechanical, Ltd. - Mechanical Contract Major Renovation at Rhoads, J; $2,944,000

Chadwick Service Company - Plumbing Contract Major Renovation at Rhoads, J; $299,000

Madden Electric Associates, Inc. - Electrical Contract Major Renovation at Rhoads, J; $1,256,540


 Location: 
Rhoads, James School


 Renewal Options:  No

 Description:

The Office of Capital Programs has identified various capital projects at multiple school locations based on the capital budget call and the facilities assessment report. The project recommended for contract award at J. Rhodes was  identified in the approved  FY21 adopted capital budget. The scope of work consists of replacement of the HVAC system; elevator rehabilitation; fire alarm system replacement; and exterior door and window replacement. The project was publicly advertised and the lowest responsible bidder is recommended for contract award. The work will be monitored daily by an inspector, project manager and construction manager to ensure the contractors meet the established budget and schedule.



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

 Funding Source(s): 

FY 21-22 Capital Budget


 Office Originating Request: Operations - Capital Programs