School Board Approves Contracts for Two GOB Projects Valued at $13.9 Million, Small Business Enterprise and Minority Women Business Enterprise Goals Exceeded

The Miami-Dade School Board approved the commissioning of two architectural and one construction management at-risk firms related to two General Obligation Bond (GOB) projects valued at approximately $13.9 million, at today’s live streaming of its regular monthly meeting. While public schools have been closed due to the COVID-19 health crisis, Miami-Dade County Public Schools has been expediting construction projects while following all CDC guidelines and maintaining safety and health as a priority.

Voters overwhelmingly approved the GOB in 2012 to renovate, remodel and replace schools; expand student capacity; enhance safety; and provide technology upgrades. The following are details of the projects:

Laura M. Perez and Associates, Inc. was commissioned as Architect/Engineer of Record for GOB-funded renovations at Ernest R. Graham K-8 Academy. The proposed scope of work includes, but is not limited to: campus-wide renovations in the administration, classrooms, media center and cafeteria buildings; new covered walkways; replacement of the fire alarm system throughout, modernization of the elevators; and interior and exterior painting throughout.

Total project allocation - $7.3 Million                                                                        Completion – October 2022
Total Sub-Consultant S/MBE Participation: 45 percent 

Total Sub- Consultant M/WBE Participation: 10 percent

M.C. Harry and Associates, Inc. (MCH) was commissioned as Architect/Engineer of Record and Lego Construction Co. was commissioned as Construction Management at-Risk firm for GOB-funded renovations at Glades Middle School. The proposed scope of work includes, but is not limited to: new windows, HVAC components and ductwork, fire alarm system, additional security cameras, alarm devices; doors, frames, acoustical ceilings, water coolers, replacement of damaged concrete walks and chain link fencing and gates; new ADA-compliant signage, exterior wall-mounted lighting, and selective exterior/ interior painting.

Total project allocation - $6.6 Million                                          

MCH :
Total Sub-Consultant S/MBE Participation: 12.5 percent                                            Completion – April 2023

Total Sub- Consultant M/WBE Participation: 11.5 percent

Lego :

Total Sub-Consultant S/MBE Participation: 14 percent                                                Completion – April 2023

Total Sub- Consultant M/WBE Participation: 13 percent

To see the current projects, visit Capital Improvements at @MDCPSCapital on Twitter or use #GOBProgress.

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