Office of Business Operations
Leo Bobadilla, Chief Operating Officer
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF ADJUSTMENT IN THE BUDGET AND AUTHORITY TO
NEGOTIATE, EXECUTE, AND AMEND ALL
NECESSARY
CONTRACTS FOR THE RENOVATION/ADDITION OF JOANNA
SOUTHMAYD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
The Houston Independent School District (HISD) 2007 bond election approved the
renovation of Joanna Southmayd Elementary School. On April 9, 2009, the HISD
Board of Education approved the award of a design contract for the project.
At its August 27, 2009, meeting, the HISD Board of Education approved $13.5
million to be allocated to additional facility projects in each of the nine trustee districts,
for a total of $121.5 million.
On October 8, 2009, the HISD Board of Education approved a budget of $6 million
from District III allocations for additional renovations and expansion of Southmayd
Elementary School.
On May 20, 2010, the HISD Board of Education authorized the superintendent of
schools or a designee to negotiate, execute, and amend a construction manager-atrisk (CMAR) contract with Morganti Texas, Inc.
On December 8, 2011, the HISD Board of Education approved award of a CMAR
contract to Morganti Texas, Inc., for the renovation/addition of Southmayd Elementary
School.
On March 8, 2012, the HISD Board of Education approved the award of the remaining
design contract work due to the termination of the prior architect for breach of contract
by bankruptcy.
On June 13, 2013, and on October 10, 2013, the HISD Board of Education approved
increases to the construction contingency and design contingency allowances.
On April 10, 2014, the HISD Board of Education approved a roof replacement
contract. The Southmayd Elementary School roof project required funds in the amount
of $1,461,773.
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On August 14, 2014, the HISD Board of Education approved a project budget
increase of $500,000 because of unforeseen conditions associated with the
renovation/addition of Southmayd Elementary School.
The renovation/addition project now requires a budget increase of $400,000 to
complete necessary work to close out the project.
An increase in budget in the amount of $400,000 is requested.
Approval of this item will authorize the superintendent of schools or a
designee to negotiate, execute, and amend all necessary contracts to
implement the work.
COST/FUNDING SOURCE(S):
increase
The total cost of the budget
shall not exceed $400,000 and
will be funded by 2007 Bond
Program funds
(CP1 81-6623-244-99-814-814).
STAFFING IMPLICATIONS:
None
ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS/IMPACT:
HISD
This
agenda
item
supports
Goal 4: Increase Management
Effectiveness and Efficiency
and is aligned to Core Initiative
4: Data- Driven Accountability.
THIS ITEM DOES NOT REQUIRE CONSULTATION.
THIS ITEM DOES NOT ESTABLISH, MODIFY, OR DELETE BOARD POLICY.