Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 8/25/2022 - 6:00 PM
Category: Facilities
Type: Action
Subject: 9.67 Change Orders One through Three for Emergency Declaration Masonry Restoration and Roof Replacement at John F. Kennedy School Purchasing Reference 9490
Strategic Plans:
Priority 1.1
1.1 Organize and align departments and resources to support district priorities, strategies, and initiatives.
Priority 1.2
1.2 Adopt a sustainable fiscal strategy and operating budget that is aligned with the strategic plan and drives district priorities.
Priority 1.5
1.5 Develop a capital strategy aligned with the Long-Range Facilities Plan and strategic plan to modernize all facilities, and plan for enrollment projections, academic programs, and community needs.
Enclosure
File Attachment:
Summary: WHEREAS, site assessments were conducted at John F. Kennedy School; finding exterior walls had loose and falling brick affecting the health and safety of all occupants; and

WHEREAS, on May 3, 2021 in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-7, the Superintendent issued a declaration of emergency to address the health and safety concerns. On May 7, 2021, the Essex County Superintendent issued a letter concurring with the decision of Superintendent León; and

WHEREAS, the Newark Board of Education approved an emergency contract at the March 24, 2022 Board Meeting for masonry restoration, roof replacement and gymnasium floor replacement to Northeastern Interior Services, LLC. in the $1,543,763.26, which included a credit of $81,180.00; and

WHEREAS, change order one addresses a price increase in the insulation adhesive in the amount of $21,471.19; and

WHEREAS, change order two addresses the parapet reconstruction and bridging required for protection and repairs in the amount of $50,149.01; and

WHEREAS, change order three addresses rebuilding the 11th St., north and courtyard elevations, rebuilding the 11th St. brick veneer, drilling weep holes in the courtyard, probes to observe the conditions of the steel shelf angles, helical ties installation necessary to stabilize the parapet areas, additional window caulking, and installation of plastic weeps at shelf angles in the amount of $66,067.13; and

WHEREAS, the cost of change orders one through three is one hundred thirty-seven thousand six hundred eighty-seven dollars and thirty-three cents ($137,687.33); and

WHEREAS, change orders one through three were reviewed and approved by Carlos Edmundo, Interim Executive Director of Facilities Management and Krystle Whitlock, Assistant School Business Administrator.
Funding : Subject to availability of funds. Budget year 2021-2022 and 2022-2023
30-30-000-401-450-351-190-000
10-11-000-262-440-352-000-000
Recommendation to the Board: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Newark Board of Education accepts and approves change orders one through three in the amount of $137,687.33 increasing the contract value to $1,681,450.59.

EXPLANATION: To provide minor field modifications due to unforeseen circumstances for emergency masonry restoration, roof replacement and gymnasium floor replacement at John F. Kennedy School. Subject to availability of funds.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Nicole Yarbough - Purchasing Manager
Signed By:
Joao Dias - Budget Officer
Signed By:
Krystle Whitlock - Assistant Business Administrator
Signed By:
Sherelle Spriggs - Senior Purchasing Manager
Signed By:
Valerie Wilson - School Business Administrator
Signed By:
Roger León - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Josephine Garcia Moved, Member Daniel Gonzalez seconded to approve the Original motion 'NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Newark Board of Education accepts and approves change orders one through three in the amount of $137,687.33 increasing the contract value to $1,681,450.59.

EXPLANATION: To provide minor field modifications due to unforeseen circumstances for emergency masonry restoration, roof replacement and gymnasium floor replacement at John F. Kennedy School. Subject to availability of funds.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 8 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 8 - 0
   
A'Dorian Murray-Thomas     Yes
Asia J. Norton     Yes
Dawn Haynes     Yes
Josephine Garcia     Yes
Flohisha Johnson     Yes
Vereliz Santana     Yes
Daniel Gonzalez     Yes
Crystal Williams     Yes