Agenda Item
a. ESPLOST V Project ~ Final Payment ~ Mobile Modular Company ~ #32235, #36135, #36535 for Redan Middle School, Fairington Elementary School, and Salem Middle School (Not to Exceed $597,948.46)
Summary: Presented by: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations,
Mr. Darrell Stallings, Chief of Capital Improvements, Division of Capital Improvements
Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education (“the Board”)approve the following:
The final payment to Mobile Modular Company for Redan Elementary School (32235), Fairington Elementary School (36135) and Salem Middle School (36535) HVAC and Renovation Projects.
E-SPLOST V Budget Reallocation in an amount not to exceed $597,948.46 from Program Contingency to the Local Capital Project Fund allowing proper funds to be allocated to the necessary project cost code for the Mobile Modular Company final payment.
Why: Approval of the budget reallocation and final payment will provide necessary funds for the settlement and close- out of outstanding invoices for the Redan Elementary School (32235), Fairington Elementary School (#36135) and Salem Middle School (36535) HVAC and Renovation Projects.
Details: On October 16, 2023, the Board approved the lease of the classroom modular buildings in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Lease Quotation between DCSD and Mobile Modular Management Corporation in an amount not to exceed, for the following sites:
Redan Middle School..................... $677,177.76
Fairington Elementary School..........$605,151.68
Salem Middle School ……................ $677,177.76
The modular classrooms served as swing space during the construction phase of the projects. At the end of construction, the units were returned to mobile modular with damages. After a period of deliberation between Mobile Modular and the District, a settlement was reached for all three sites. The settlement encompasses credits for payment and an agreed upon price to pay for the damages to the modular classroom units.
These amounts represent a final payment for all outstanding invoices for each project and will allow DCSD to maintain accurate financial records and reinforce proper financial management practices going forward.
Financial impact: The total budget reallocation not to exceed $597, 948.46 from E-SPLOST V Program Contingency will be transferred to Local Capital Project Fund:
Redan MS: $224,640.09 from Program Continency to cost code: SP5FACCON.32235.CONSTRSVC .0205
Fairington ES: $169,964.55 from Program Continency to cost code: SP5FACCON.36135.CONSTRSVC .0375
Salem MS: $203,343.82 from Program Continency to cost code: SP5FACCON.36535.CONSTRSVC .0291
Contact: Mr. Darrell Stallings, Chief of Capital Improvements, Division of Capital Improvements
Mr. Keith Singleton, Dir. Business Services, Division of Operations, 678.676.1422
Mr. Hans Williams, Dir. Planning & E-SPLOST Programming, Division of Operations, 678.676.1588
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Pending Approval by the Office of Legal Affairs
CHRONOLOGY OF THE AGENDA ITEM
E-SPLOST V Project -Settlement Payout
Mobile Modular Management Corporation- Final Payment & Budget
Reallocation Request-
Fairington Elementary, Redan Middle School, and Salem Middle
School
Scope:
Settlement Payout – ESPLOST V Project ~ Final Payment~ Mobile Modular Company
- Redan Elementary School (32235), Fairington Elementary School (#36135) and
Salem Middle School (36535) HVAC and Renovation Projects.
Background:
The modular classrooms served as swing space during the construction phase of the
projects. At the end of construction, the units were returned to mobile modular with
damages. After a period of deliberation between Mobile Modular and the District, a
settlement was reached for all three sites. The settlement encompasses credits for
payment and an agreed upon price to pay for the damages to the modular
classroom units.
Approval of the final payment to Mobile Modular Company for the Redan
Elementary School (32235), Fairington Elementary School (36135), and Salem
Middle School (36535) HVAC and Renovation Projects that will be funded by the E-
SPLOST V Budget Reallocation. $597,948.46 from Program Contingency to
E-SPLOST V Project Fund which will allow the proper funds to be allocated to the
necessary project cost code for the Mobile Modular Company final payment.