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Action Item - 12.

Title: Capital Award for Ethan Allen School with Ernest Bock and Sons, Inc., Allstates Mechanical, Ltd., Eagle Mechanical, Inc. and McGoldrick Electric Inc. ($19,206,000)

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:

Ernest Bock and Sons, Inc.

Allstates Mechanical, Ltd.

Eagle Mechanical, Inc.

McGoldrick Electric Inc.



 Purpose:

General, Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical Contracts for Ethan Allen School renovations

 Start date: 8/21/2020

 End date: 2/17/2024
 Compensation not to exceed: $19,206,000 
 Separate Compensation by Vendor:

Ernest Bock and Sons, Inc. - General Contract Major Renovation --  $11,543,000

Allstates Mechanical, Ltd. - Mechanical Contract Major Renovation -- $3,071000

Eagle Mechanical, Inc. - Plumbing Contract Major Renovation -- $944,000

McGoldrick Electric Inc. - Electrical Contract Major Renovation -- $3,648,000


 Location: 
Allen, Ethan 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 Ethan Allen was  identified in the approved FY21 adopted capital budget. The scope of work for the new addition consists of 13 classrooms, gymnasium, elevator, student and staff restrooms, and support spaces.  The existing building will be updated with new exterior doors and frames, fire alarm, electrical, data, clock system, LED lighting, façade repairs, roof replacement, cafeteria upgrade to full service, and interior renovations with a focus on educational spaces. The project was publicly advertised and the lowest responsible bidders are 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.  Awarding this contract supports the Operations goal of providing 100% of students with safe, healthy and welcoming learning environments.



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

 Funding Source(s): 
FY 21-24 Capital Budget

 Office Originating Request: Operations - Capital Programs