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AS OF:
July
10, 2002
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AGENDA
SECTIONS
AGENDA
ITEMS
WITHDRAWN
AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:
E-5
AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A LEASE AMENDMENT AND RENEW
THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BISCAYNE MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
FOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE SPACE AT THE 1444 BISCAYNE
BOULEVARD BUILDING, AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE
AND EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BISCAYNE MANAGEMENT
CORPORATION FOR ADDITIONAL OFFICE SPACE AT THE 1444
BISCAYNE BOULEVARD BUILDING AND CANCEL THE LEASE
AGREEMENT FOR THE 4300 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD BUILDING
Lease
Amendment and Renewal
Since January 2000, the Board has leased 9,985 square
feet of office space in suites 104, 201 and 220
at the 1444 Biscayne Boulevard Building (1444 Building)
for the Office of Workforce Development and Education,
Division of Materials Management, Division of Procurement
Management, Pre-qualification and Educational Facilities
Compliance, Stay in School Program, Virtual Adult
Registration Center, and One Community One Goal,
from
Biscayne Management Corporation (Biscayne Management).
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
authorize the Superintendent or his designee to
execute a lease amendment with Biscayne Management
Corporation for 9,985 square feet of administrative
office space at the 1444 Biscayne Boulevard Building,
under the terms and conditions set forth above,
and authorize the renewal of the lease agreement
for an additional one-year period, at an annual
rental rate of $179,730, wh’ h IC is a reduction
from the current annual rental amount of $190,813.35.
The term of the renewal option period will commence
January 25, 2003, and will end January 24, 2004.
All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement,
other than as set forth above, will remain unchanged;
E-48
TERMIMATION QF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH TARAFA
CONSTRUCTION, INC.
BROADCAST TOWER AND TRANSMITTER BUILDING
WLRN - CHAMNEL 17
172 NE 15TH Street, Miami, FL
PROJECT
NO. A0786
RECOMMENDED:
That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
a)
terminate the contract VGith Tarafa Construction,
Inc. for Project No. A0786, Broadcast Tower and
Transmitter Building, WLRN;and
b) require Travelers Casualty and Surety Company
of Hartford,Connecticut take over the project and
complete the work.
E-49
APPROVAL OF GMP (GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE)
PROJECT NO. A0775CMD
WINDOW REPLACEMENT
NORTH BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
4100 Prairie Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida
Bids
were received by the Construction Management Firm, James
B. Pirtle Construction, Inc. on June 28, 2002.
H-3
APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
The
following recommendation is made in accordance with
Board Rule 6Gx13-4A-1.15.
H-4
APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
CHIEF BUSINESS OFFICER
BUSINESS OPERATIONS
The
following recommendation is made in accordance with
Board Rule 6Gx13-4A-1.15.
H-5
REQUEST TO ADD A POSITION TO THE SENIOR MANAGEMENT SERVICE
CLASS (SMSC) OF THE FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM
By
statutory provision, Florida Statute 121.055, the Senior
Management Service Class (SMSC) of the Florida Retirement
System (FRS) has expanded to permit inclusion of a limited
number of local agency positions which must be:
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
authorize the designation-of the position of Charter
School Superintendent into the Senior Management Service
Class of the Florida Retirement System, effective August
1, 2002.
AGENDA
ITEMS ADDED AFTER
PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:
A-6
REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD
ESTABLISH AND CLASSIFY THE POSITION OF EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT,
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
establish the position of Executive Assistant, Strategic
Initiatives, and authorize the Board Attorney to prepare
a one-year employment contract
effective July 1, 2002 between the Board and Dr. Ralph
G. Lewis at an annual salary of $125,000.
C-3
MIAMI NORTHWESTERN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL - AUTHORITY TO
FILE SUIT AGAINST PROJECT ARCHIITECT
During
the course of litigation with the Contractor for the
Miami Northwestern Senior High School project, it was
discovered that claims may exist against the Project
Architect for inadequate design, contract administration
and failure to properly perform inspections.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
authorize the filing of a lawsuit-against the Project
Architect, Wolfberg, Alvarez & Partners, to recover
damages incurred by the Board arising from the Project
Architect’s breach of contract and other appropriate
claims related to the design and construction of Miami
Northwestern Senior High School.
AGENDA
ITEMS
REVISED
AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:
B-23
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER
INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$150,000, WITH FAMILY CENTRAL, INC., WHEREBY THE
AGENCY WILL DESIGNATE FUNDING FOR DAYCARE SERVICES PROVIDED
BY MIAMI LAKES EDUCATIONAL CENTER STAFF, FROM JULY 11,
2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003
Miami-Dade
County Public Schools (M-DCPS) is responding to a Request
for Proposal (RFP) issued by Family Central, Inc., an
agency designated by the Metropolitan Dade County Department
of Human Resources to oversee daycare services in the
northern part of the county.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual
agreement, in an amount not to exceed $150,000, with
Family Central, inc., whereby the agency will designate/funding
for daycare services provided by Miami Lakes Educational
Center Staff, from July 11, 2002 through June 30, 2003.
No
local funds are required.
B-24
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER
INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$100,000, WITH CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES,
WHEREBY THE AGENCY WILL DESIGNATE FUNDING FOR DAYCARE
SERVICES PROVIDED BY LINDSEY HOPKINS TECHNICAL EDUCATION
CENTER STAFF, EFFECTIVE JULY 11, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30,
2003
Miami-Dade
County Public Schools (M-DCPS) is responding to a Request
for Proposal (RFP) issued by Child Development Services,
a division of the Metropolitan Dade County Department
of Human Resources, Office of Human Development, which
oversees daycare services in the county.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual
agreement, in an amount not to exceed $100,000, with
Child Development Services, whereby the agency will
“designate funding for daycare services provided
by Lindsey Hopkins Technical Education Center Staff,
effective July 11, 2002 through June 30, 2003.
No
local funds are required.
B-25
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO AMEND
A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE SOUTH FLORIDA EMPLOYMENT
AND TRAINING CONSORTIUM, PURSUANT TO ACTIONS APPROVED
BY THE SOUTH FLORIDA WORKFORCE BOARD AND CHANGES IN
STATE LAW, EFFECTIVE JUNE 5, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2011
Authorization
is requested for the Superintendent to amend a contractual
agreement between the South Florida Employment and Training
Consortium (SFETC) and Miami-Dade County Public Schools
(M-DCPS).
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
authorize:
1.
the Superintendent to amend a contractual agreement
with the South Florida Employment and Training Consortium,
pursuant to actions approved by the South Florida
Workforce Board and changes in state law, effective
June 5, 2002 through June 30, 2011; and
B-33
EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE : 09
CASE NO: SM-300 (2001/2002) DOB: 07/28/87
The
Superintendent of Schools has recommended that this
student be expelled from the regular and adult programs
of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum
time permitted under law, which is the 2001/2002 school
year, the 2002 summer session, and the 2002/2003 school
year.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
expel the student specified in the supplemental material
SM-300 (2001/2002), furnished under separate cover
to Board members, from the regular and adult programs
of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum
time permitted under law, which is the 2001/2002 school
year, the 2002 summer session, and the 2002/2003 school
year;
C-23
PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING
6Gx13-4E-1.09, PROFESSIONAL LEAVE
Board
Rule 6Gx13-4E-1.09, Professional Leave, sets
forth policy and procedures for granting professional
leave to School Board employees.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School- Board&of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking
proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure
Act to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13- 4E-1.09,
Professional Leave.
revised
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C-23
PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING
6Gx13-4E-1.09, PROFESSIONAL LEAVE
Board
Rule 6Gx13-4E-1.09, Professional Leave, sets
forth policy and procedures for granting professional
leave to School Board employees.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School- Board&of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking
proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure
Act to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13- 4E-1.09,
Professional Leave.
D-4
THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,REQUEST
THAT THE BOARD ATTORNEY REVISE HIS CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT WITH THE SCHOOL BOARD BY ADDING
A 45 DAY NOTICE OF TERMINATION PROVISION, UPON A MAJORITYVOTE
TO TERMINATE BY THE SCHOOL BOARD, AND ELIMINATING THE
AUTOMATIC EIGHT PERCENT ANNUAL RAISE PROVISION
ACTION
PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, request that the
Board Attorney revise his current Employment Agreement
with the School Board by adding a 45 day notice of termination
provision, upon a majority vote to terminate by the
School Board, and eliminating the automatic eight percent
annual raise provision.
E-4
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXECUTE A JOINT
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN EIGHT (8) INCH SANITARY SEWER
FORCE MAIN IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED ADDITION
AT KEY BISCAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Miami-Dade
County Public Schools (School District), pursuant to
Section 235.193, is required to provide site plans for
review by the appropriate local government having jurisdiction,
in connection with proposed new and expanded K-8 educational
facilities (see attached location map).
RECOMMENDED:
That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida
authorize a Joint Participation Agreement with-The Village
of Key Biscayne for the design, installation, permitting
and conveyance to the Miami-Dade County Water and Sewer
Department of an eight (8) inch sanitary sewer force
main to serve Key Biscayne Elementary School, for an
amount not to exceed $171,697.90, and for a term not
to exceed on (1) year from the effective date of this
Agreement.
E-5
AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A LEASE AMENDMENT AND RENEW
THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BISCAYNE MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
FOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE SPACE AT THE 1444 BISCAYNE
BOULEVARD BUILDING, AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE AND
EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BISCAYNE MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
FOR ADDITIONAL OFFICE SPACE AT THE 1444 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD
BUILDING AND CANCEL THE LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THE 4300
BISCAYNE BOULEVARD BUILDING
Lease
Amendment and Renewal
Since January 2000, the Board has leased 9,985 square
feet of office space in suites 104, 201 and 220 at the
1444 Biscayne Boulevard Building (1444 Building) for
the Office of Workforce Development and Education, Division
of Materials Management, Division of Procurement Management,
Pre-qualification and Educational Facilities Compliance,
Stay in School Program, Virtual Adult Registration Center,
and One Community One Goal, from
Biscayne Management Corporation (Biscayne Management).
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute
a lease amendment with Biscayne Management Corporation
for 9,985 square feet of administrative office space
at the 1444 Biscayne Boulevard Building, under the terms
and conditions set forth above, and authorize the renewal
of the lease agreement for an additional one-year period,
at an annual rental rate of $179,730, which is a reduction
from the current annual rental amount of $190,813.35.
The term of the renewal option period will commence
January 25, 2003, and will end January 24, 2004. All
other terms and conditions of the lease agreement, other
than as set forth above, will remain unchanged;
G-1
AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE PROPOSED TENTATIVE BUDGET
AND MILLAGE LEVIES FOR 2002-03
Florida
Statutes require that the Superintendent submit a tentative
budget and millage levy recommendation to the Board
no later than 24 days after certification of the tax
roll or by July 24, 2002.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida
authorize the Superintendent to:
1.
advertise pursuant to state law a proposed operating
millage levy of 6.479 mills, a proposed capital outlay
millage levy of 2,000 mills, and a proposed debt service
levy of .770 mills, subject to certification of the
State Required Local Effort Millage Levy and the Supplemental
Discretionary Millage Levy;
G-2
AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR
A STATE LEGISLATIVE CONSULTANT
The
Miami-Dade County School Board has had a tradition
of developing and forwarding its own legislative
program in the legislative process.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
a)
authorize the Superintendent to issue 21 Request
For Proposals for the selection of a State Legislative
Consultant;
G-2
AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR A STATE
LEGISLATIVE CONSULTANT
The
Miami-Dade County School Board has had a tradition of
developing and forwarding its own legislative program
in the legislative process.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
a)
authorize the Superintendent to issue 21 Request For
Proposals for the selection of a State Legislative Consultant;
G-78
AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 096-BB10 - BANKING SERVICES
The
purpose of this Request For Proposals, opened on March
26, 2002, is to establish a contract, to provide banking
services for Miami-Dade County Public Schools, for the
Office of Treasury Management.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
AWARD Request For Proposals No. 096-BB10 - BANKING SERVICES,
to establish a contract, to provide banking services
for Miami-Dade County Public Schools, for the Office
of Treasury Management, during the term of the proposal,
effective September 1, 2002, through August 31, 2005,
as follows:
1.
SUNTRUST BANK, MIAMI
777 BRICKELL AVENUE, 4th FLOOR
MIAMI, FL 33131 ESTIMATE $68,517.40
L. PHILLIP HUMANN CHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.
G-85
AWARD BID NO. 116-BB09 - MAINTENANCE SERVICE ON PRINTING
EQUIPMENT
The
purpose of this bid, opened on May 16, 2002, is to establish
a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities,
as may be required, of maintenance service on printing
equipment, for Graphics and Materials Production.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
AWARD Bid No. 116-BB09 - MAINTENANCE SERVICE ON PRINTING
EQUIPMENT, to purchase, aIt-firm unit prices, quantities,
as may be required, of maintenance service on printing
equipment, contract, effective July 10, 2002, through
July 9, 2003, as follows:
1.
ATLANTIC BINDING AND LAMINATING, INC.
745 SHOTGUN ROAD
SUNRISE, FL 33326 ESTIMATE $18,248
OWNER: VICKI ARONSON, PRESIDENT
Only Bid Received: Items 1 through 22.
H2
APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT,
PROFESSIONAL, AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2002-2003
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
approve the recommendations as set forth above for appointments
and lateral transfers, to be effective July 11, 2002,
or as soon thereafter as can be
facilitated with the exception of the principals of
Eneida Massas Hartner Elementary School, and Jose de
Diego Middle School to be effective July 1, 2002, and
August 15, 2002, for the assistant principal of Gulfstream
Elementary School.
AGENDA
ITEMS
REPLACED
AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:
A-3
SUPERINTENDENT’S REORGANIZATION AND RESTRUCTURING
OF SELECTED OFFICES WITHIN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT
1.
APPROVE PROPOSED REORGANIZATION AND RESTRUCTURING
OF SELECTED DISTRICT AND REGION OFFICES .
2. DELETE ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS
3. RESCIND ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS
4. ESTABLISH AND CLASSIFY ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS
5. APPOINT AND ASSIGN ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL
6. APPROVE LATERAL TRANSFERS OF ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL
7. APPROVE RECLASSIFICATIONS OF ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL
8. APPROVE CHANGE OF TITLES
9. APPROVE SALARY INCREASE OF 4% FOR PROMOTED MANAGERIAL
EXEMPT PERSONNEL
Authorization
of the Board is requested to approve the Superintendent’s
reorganization and restructuring of selected District
and region offices.
RECOMMENDED:
That effective July 11, 2002, or as soon thereafter
as can be facilitated, The School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida:
1.
Approve the proposed reorganization selected district
and region offices; and restructuring of
A-4
AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FROM
PRIVATE MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT FIRMS TO PROVIDE
SERVICES FOR THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
At
the School Board meeting of June 19, 2002, Agenda
Item Revised Replacement A-1, the Board authorized
the appointment of the Interim Chief Facilities
Officer (Maintenance) to the position of Region
Superintendent, Region VI, creating a management
vacancy in a department whose performance needs
improvement. The position for Chief Facilities Officer
(Maintenance) was advertised nationally.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
authorize the Superintendent to issue a Request
For Proposals to provide management services for
the M-DCPS Facilities Maintenance and Operations
Department; and
B-10
REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT
TO ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY FOR ENFORCEMENT OF BUILDING, FIRE, ZONING,
AND LAND USE REGULATIONS IN CONNECTION WITH CHARTER
SCHOOLS
Authorization
is requested for the Superintendent to enter into
an interlocal agreement with Miami-Dade County for
enforcement of building, fire, zoning, and land
use regulations in connection with charter schools.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
authorize the Superintendent to enter into an interlocal
agreement tith Miami-Dade County for enforcement
-of building, fire, zoning, and land use
regulations in connection with charter schools.
B-22
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO
CONSOLIDATE SELECTED ADULT AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION
CENTERS AND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, EFFECTIVE JULY 11,
2002
Recent
budget constraints imposed by the State and the
District have necessitated austerity measures to
be imposed on adult/vocational education programs
in Miami-Dade County Public Schools. The consolidation
of selected community education centers and community
schools will allow the school district to curtail
operating costs and maximize available resources
for the 2002-2003 school year.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
authorize the Superintendent to consolidate selected
adult and community education centers and community
schools, effective July 11, 2002,
and in the future, consolidate other selected centers
as it becomes a necessary action in regards to cost
saving measures.
D-2
THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO PROVIDE TIMELY WRITTEN
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD FORTHE ESTABLISHMENT
OF NEW POSITIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR THOSE POSITIONS
Florida
law sets forth the duties and responsibilities for
the Superintendent of Schools and the School Board
as it pertains to personnel matters. With regard
to personnel matters, Florida law requires a school
board to authorize the establishment of new positions
and to prescribe qualifications for those positions.
ACTION
PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That
The School Board of Mianii-Dade County, Florida
direct the Superintendent to provide to the Board
written recommendations on the establishment of
positions to be filled and qualifications for those
positions no later than the Friday before the Board
meeting.
D-3
THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ESTABLISH AN AD HOC
PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT TASK FORCE TO REVIEW BOARD
RULE 6Gxl3-1B-1 .011, PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT
- A HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP AND PROPOSE WAYS TO
STRENGTHEN IT
In
September 1992, the Board took a visionary action
by adopting a parent/family involvement policy.
ACTION
PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct
the Superintendent to establish an ad hoc Parental
Involvement Task Force to review Board Rule 6Gx13-1B-1.011,
Parental Involvement - A Home-School Partnership
and propose-ways to strengthen it.
D-3
THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ESTABLISH AN AD HOC
PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT TASK FORCE TO REVIEW BOARD
RULE 6Gx13-1B-1 .011, PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT
- A HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP AND PROPOSE WAYS TO
STRENGTHEN IT
In
August, 1992, the Board took a visionary action
by adopting a parent/family involvement policy.
ACTION
PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct
the Superintendent to establish an ad hoc Parental
Involvement Task Force to review Board Rule 6Gx13-1B-1.011,
Parental Involvement - A Home-School Partnership
and propose ways to strengthen it.
E-25
AWARD TO HEWETT- KIER CONSTRUCTION, INC.
PROJECT NO. BB0557(REBID)
DESIGN BUILD
NEW ADDITION AND REMODELING
MIAMI PALMETTO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
7460 SW 118 Street, Pinecrest, Florida
Four
Design/Build contractors responded to the Request
for Qualifications and four were selected for invitation
to bid on the design criteria.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
award Project No. BB0557(Rebid), Design Build, New
Addition and Remodeling, Miami Palmetto Senior High
School, on the basis of Base Bid in the
amount of $6,783,753 to the low bidder:
Hewett-Kier
Construction, Inc.
3451 NW 14th Avenue
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
E-47
APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP) FOR
PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
PORTABLE CLASSROOM REPLACEMENT
PROJECT NO. A0825CMW 7781
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
a)
approve an amendment to the agreement with the firm
of Spillis Candela DMJM, for the design of 4 prototypical
classroom buildings to be constructed at least once,
for a design fee of $101,880. Additional reuses
will cost $5,000 for each prototype. The prototype
designs will include: a) an 8-classroom unit; b)
a 10-classroom unit; c) a 12-classroom unit; d)
a 14-classroom unit;
G-46
REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONTRACT WITH THE LAW
FIRM OF COLODNY, FASS, TALENFELD, KARLINSKY &
ABATE, P.A. TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES SPECIFIC TO
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT LAW RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE
RENEWAL FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2003
At
the Board meeting of June 19, 2002, the Board authorized
the Superintendent to enter into negotiations with
the law firm of Colodny, Fass, Talenfeld, Karlinsky
& Abate, P.A., to effectuate a contract to provide
the Board legal services, specific to employee benefit
law in relation to its health insurance renewal
for calendar year 2003.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida
contract with the law firm of Colodny, Fass, Talenfeld,
Karlinsky & Abate, P.A., to provide legal services
specific to employee benefit law in relation to
its health insurance renewal for calendar year 2003
at hourly fees of $280 for partners, $175 for associates,
and $75 for paralegal, with total expenditures not
to exceed $75,000, with funding for this contract
to come from the Board’s general liability
claims fund (0100, 5324, 9112, 8150, 7730).
Funds
for this expenditure will be included in the General
Fund of the 2002-2003 Adopted Budget.
G-72
AUTHORIZATION FOR PAYMENT
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
APPROVE payment, to the following vendor:
Florida
School Book Depository, Inc., for the- purchase
of textbooks,+ received at /Glades Middle School,
for the total amount of $15,158.84.
G-87
EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 184-2202 - STAGE CURTAINS (FURNISH
AND INSTALL) DISTRICTWIDE
The
purpose of the bid, opened on June 1, 2000, was
to establish a contract, with pre-qualified vendors,
to purchase, at firm unit prices, services, for
the removal and installation of stage curtains and
curtain tracks, for various school locations.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
EXTEND CONTRACT No. 184-2202 - STAGE CURTAINS (FURNISH
AND INSTALL) DISTRICTWIDE, to establish a contract,
with pre-qualified vendors, to purchase, at firm
unit prices, services, for the removal and installation
of stage curtain and curtain tracks, for various
school locations, during the term of the contract,
effective July 19, 2002, through July 18, 2003,
as follows:
1.
HERITAGE PRODUCT RESOURCES, INC.
P.O. BOX 6593 LAKELAND, FL 33807-6593
OWNER: RICHARD S. BRYAN, PRESIDENT
G-88
CORRECT AWARD OF CONTRACT NO. 058-AA03 - FOOD-SERVICE
EQUIPMENT, ACCESSORIES AND KITCHENWARE, CATALOG
DISCOUNT
This
bid was awarded by the Board on April 18, 2001,
to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm percentage
discounts, quantities, as may be required, of food-service
equipment, accessories and kitchenware, for the
Department of Food and Nutrition.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
CORRECT AWARD of Contract No. 058-AA03 -
FOOD -SERVICE EQUIPMENT, ACCESSORIES AND KITCHENWARE,
CATALOG DISCOUNT, to purchase, at firm percentage
discounts, quantities, as may be required, of food-service
equipment, accessories and kitchenware, for the
Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term
of the contract, effective April 18, 2001, through
October 17, 2002, as follows:
1.
ANCHOR EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC.
P.O. BOX 477 NEW YORK, N.Y. 10013
OWNER: BABETTE KORNBLEUTH, CHAIRWOMAN
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AWARD BID NO. 1 10-BB10 - COMMERCIAL LEASING OF
PAVED PARKING FACILITY AT COCONUT GROVE ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
The
purpose of this bid, opened on May 30, 2002, is
to establish a contract, for the commercial leasing
of the paved parking facility at Coconut Grove Elementary
School, for the Department of Site Acquisition and
Leasing.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
AWARD Bid No.1 10-BB10 - COMMERCIAL LEASING OF PAVED
PARKING FACILITY AT COCONUT GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL,
to establish a contract, for the commercial leasing
of the paved parking facility at Coconut Grove Elementary
School, for the Department of Site Acquisition and
Leasing, effective for one year, with a one-year
extension option, at the Board’s discretion, commencing
upon obtaining any and all necessary licenses, permits,
use approval or other approval, as required by the
City of Miami, as follows:
1.
PARK ONE OF FLORIDA, LLC
99 N.W. 183 STREET, SUITE 239.
MIAMI, FL 33169 $64,201
OWNER: EDWARD R. URRUTIA, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.
Highest
Annual Rental Rate Offered @ $64,201 per year,
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AWARD BID NO. 055-BB10 - HOT WATER PIPING INSULATION
The
purpose of this bid, opened on June 11, 2002, is
to establish a contract, at a firm price, to provide
all labor and materials required for the insulation
of hot water piping at Mays Middle School, for Maintenance
Operations.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
AWARD Bid No. 055-BB10 - HOT WATER PIPING INSULATION,
to establish a contract, at a firm price, to provide
all labor and materials required for the insulation
of hot water piping at Mays Middle School, for Maintenance
Operations, effective . July I0, 2002, as follows:
1.
PECTEL, INC. P.O. BOX 331501
MIAMI, FL 33233-1501 $14,000
OWNER: PETER MITCHELL, PRESIDENT
Low
Bid: Item 1 - Hot water piping insulation @ $14,000
complete project.
G-92
AWARD BID NO. 103-BB10 - INSTALLATION OF BARRIER
NET (REBID)
The
purpose of this bid, opened on June 11, 2002, is
to establish a contract, at a firm price, to provide
all labor, material and hardware, to install a barrier
net at South Miami Senior High School, for Maintenance
Operations, Of 22 vendors sent bid forms or card
notices of this advertised bid, 2 responded, with
2 bids meeting specifications.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
AWARD Bid No. 103-BB10 - INSTALLATION OF BARRIER
NET (REBID), to establish a contract, at a firm
price, to provide all labor, material and hardware,
to install a barrier net at South Miami Senior High
School, for Maintenance Operations, effective July
10, 2002, as follows:
1.
FLORIDA ELECTRIC CONTRACTING SERVICE, INC.
3011 SW. 47 STREET
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33312 $18,800
OWNER: PAMELA M. MAICHUK, PRESIDENT
Low
Bid: Item 1 - Installation of barrier net @ $18,800
complete project.
G-93
AWARD BID NO. 113-BB10 - CONVERSION OF ROLLER-HOCKEY
COURT TO TENNIS COURT
The
purpose of this bid, opened on June 11, 2002, is
to establish a contract, at a firm price, to supply
all labor and materials, for the conversion of the
roller-hockey court to a tennis court, at Highland
Oaks Middle School, for Maintenance Operations,
Of 19 vendors sent bid forms or card notices of
this advertised bid, 2 responded, with 2 bids meeting
specifications.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
AWARD Bid No. 113-BB10 - CONVERSION OF ROLLER-HOCKEY
COURT TO TENNIS COURT, to establish a contract,
at a firm price, to supply all labor and materials,
for the conversion of the roller-hockey court to
a tennis court, at Highland Oaks Middle School,
for Maintenance Operations, effective July 10, 2002,
as follows:
1.
MCCOURT CONSTRUCTION, INC.
16155 S.W. 117 AVENUE, #26
MIAMI, FL 33177 $17,640
OWNER: DANIEL C. MCALPINE, PRESIDENT
Low
Bid Received: Item 1 - Conversion of roller-hockey
court to tennis court @ $17,640 complete project.
G-94
AWARD BID NO. 132-BB10 - COMMERCIAL LEASING OF PAVED
PARKING FACILITY AT SOUTH POINTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
(REBID)
The
purpose of this bid, opened on May 30, 2002, is
to establish a contract, for the commercial leasing
of the paved parking facility at South Pointe Elementary
School, for the Department of Site Acquisition and
Leasing. This is a term contract. Of 15 vendors
sent bid forms or card notices of this advertised
bid, 5 responded, with 5 bids meeting specifications.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
AWARD Bid No. 132-BB10 - COMMERCIAL LEASING OF PAVED
PARKING FACILITY AT SOUTH POINTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
(REBID), to establish a contract, for the commercial
leasing of the paved parking facility at South Pointe
Elementary School, for the Department of Site Acquisition
and Leasing, effective for one year, with a one-year
extension option, at the Board’s discretion, commencing
upon obtaining any and all necessary licenses, permits,
use approval or other approval, as required by the
City of Miami, as follows:
1.
PARKING COMPANY OF AMERICA, INC.
424 NORTH MIAMI AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33128
OWNER: MANUAL CHAVEZ, C.E.O./TREASURER
Highest
Annual Rental Rate Offered @ $18,120 per year.
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REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE OTHER ENTITY BIDS
FOR PURCHASES OVER $100,000
Authorization
is requested by Information Technology Services,
to utilize the State of Florida Contract No. 252-004-98-1
- Computer Software: BMC Licenses and Services,
which expires on June 30, 2003, to purchase software
and provide service and support for the Mainframe
and Open Systems Products, which will replace several
existing license agreements.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
AUTHORIZE Procurement and Materials Management to
utilize the State of Florida Contract No. 252-004-98-1
- Computer Software: BMC Licenses and Services, to
purchase software and provide services and support
for the Mainframe and Open Systems Products, for Information
Technology Services, for a total amount of $464,619.
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