Agenda Item
vii. E-SPLOST VI Project ~ Final Guaranteed Maximum Price and Amendment Request ~ #24736 ~ Murphey Candler Elementary School HVAC Systems Replacement and Renovations Project ~ Balfour Beatty Construction, LLC. and Cooper Carry, Inc. ~ Final GMP Approval and Amendment No. 7 ~ A/E Fee Adjustment (Not to exceed- $33,805,865)
Summary: Presented by: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations
Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County School Board of Education (“the Board”) approve:
The established Final Guaranteed Maximum Price (“GMP”) of $32,864,610 for the construction of the Murphey Candler Elementary School HVAC Systems Replacement and Renovations Project per the terms set forth in the Construction Manager at Risk (“CM@Risk”) contract previously awarded to Balfour Beatty Construction.
Amendment No. 7 to Cooper Carry, Inc. for a not to exceed amount of $941,255 for added design services.
Why: Approval of the Final Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $32,864,610 for the construction of the Murphey Candler Elementary School HVAC Systems Replacement and Renovations project as per the CM@Risk contract approved by the Board, December 22, 2024, to Balfour Beatty Construction, LLC, ensures the completion of this project supporting a safe and healthy teaching and learning environment for students and staff.
Approval of Amendment No. 7 to amend the agreement with Cooper Carry, Inc. in the amount of $941,255, will provide the necessary funds for the additional scope and construction administration services (“CA”) as outlined in the Proposal for Additional Services letter.
This approval will allow for work to be conducted in Summer 2025 for both interior renovations and HVAC replacement and exterior site improvements.
Approval of the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) and Amendment No. 7 meets Strategic Goal Area 6: Organizational Excellence
Details: On December 22, 2024, the Board of Education approved the award of a Construction Management at Risk (CM@R) contract to Balfour Beatty Construction, LLC. for Murphey Candler Elementary School HVAC Systems Replacement and Renovations project and for Pre-Construction Services in the amount of $50,000.
Additionally, on February 10, 2025, the Board approved the Phase 1 Guaranteed Maximum Price for Construction Management to Balfour Beatty Construction, LLC. at Murphy Candler Elementary School for the amount of $3,377,033.
On February 12, 2024, the Board of Education approved the award of a Professional Architectural and Engineering Services for the design of the Murphey Candler Elementary School HVAC Systems Replacement and Renovations project to Cooper Carry, Inc. in the amount of $780,000.
Pursuant to that agreement, the Design Professional (Cooper Carry, Inc), CM@R (Balfour Beatty), Program Manager (ACERM), and DCSD Operations have collaborated to generate a design, a safe construction phasing plan and a GMP in the best interest of the DeKalb County School District.
This action establishes the Final Guaranteed Maximum Price and Contract Time for all the Work set forth in the attached Murphey Candler Elementary School Exhibit M 3-26-25.
Financial impact: The financial impact of the #24736 - Murphey Candler Elementary School HVAC Systems Replacement and Renovations project - Final GMP total contract amount, in the not to exceed amount of
$32,864,610 will be allocated from the general contractor construction cost code SP6CIP.24736.GENCONTR.4052.
The financial impact for the Murphey Candler Elementary School HVAC Systems Replacement and Renovations project - Amendment No. 7 in the not to exceed amount of $941,255 will be allocated from the Architect cost code SP6CIP.24736.ARCHITECT.4052 under the voter approved E-SPLOST VI program.
Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, 678-676-0168
Mr. Hans Williams, Dir. Planning & E-SPLOST Programming, Division of Operations, 678-676-1588
Effective: Upon Board Approval.
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs
PROPOSAL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES APRIL 1, 2025
MURPHEY CANDLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
STONECREST, GEORGIA
DCSD PROJECT NO: 247-36
DCSD COST CODE: SP6CIP.24736.ARCHITECT.4052
CC PROJECT NO: 20240159
CLIENT:
DEKALB COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT (DCSD)
SAM A. MOSS CENTER
1780 MONTREAL ROAD
TUCKER, GA 30084
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Due to the requirements of Dekalb County School District the scope has increased. The Owner has requested scope changes including the following,
but not limited to:
• Millwork and Media Center Upgrades
• Exterior Façade upgrades & Window Replacement
• Canopy Addition
• Restrooms
• Stage upgrades
• Site Improvements
• Fire Sprinkler System
• Renovations to Pre-K and Kindergarten Classrooms
• Roof Replacement
• Interior Signage
• Wall Replacement at Pods
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Architectural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and structural design.
COMPENSATION
The Additional Services Compensation requested is: $941,255
STATED COST LIMITATION
Original Contract Amount $13,000,000 A/E Fee: $ 780,000
Previous Approved Amendments $ 800,000 A/E Fee: $ 83,448
Increased SCL (Modulars) By Other Architect $ 3,377,033 A/E Fee: $ 0
SCL increase of $15,687,577 x .06 = $ 941,255.00 $15,687,577 A/E Fee: $ 941,255
$32,864,610 A/E Fee: $1,804,703
SCHEDULE
It is understood that the services requested, once released will continue without interruption or delay.
A copy of this letter proposal signed by the Owner and COOPER CARRY will serve as an amendment to agreement for this Project. The terms of this
Proposal shall be binding upon the Owner and COOPER CARRY and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns. If for any
reason the Client fails to accept in writing this Proposal, any conduct by the Owner that recognizes the existence of a Contract pertaining to the
subject matter of this Proposal shall constitute the Owner’s acceptance of the Proposal and all its terms and conditions.
OFFERED BY: ACCEPTED BY:
COOPER CARRY, INC. DeKalb County School District
191 Peachtree Street, NE
Suite 2400
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-1770
Name: Sophia B. Tarkhan
Date: April 1, 2025 Name:
Title: Principal Title:
Cc: Nancy Gomez, Andrea Smith