Guilford County Board of Education
Regular Meeting
January 25, 2007

To:

Members, Board of Education

From:

Terry B. Grier, Ed.D.

Date:

January 24, 2007

RE:

Eastern High School Update -- Construction Management at Risk-Eastern Guilford High School

Request for Proposals for Construction Management at Risk for Eastern Guilford High School was advertised on December 24, 2006.  A mandatory pre-proposal conference was held on January 4, 2007 with seventeen contractors in attendance.  Eight proposals were received on January 11, 2007.

After an extensive review by GCS staff, three companies have been selected to be forwarded to the Architect Selection Committee.  The three companies are: Barnhill Contracting Company, Raleigh, NC, New Atlantic Contracting Group, Winston Salem, NC and BE&K, Raleigh, NC.

The Architect Selection Committee reviewed the recommendations submitted by staff and ranked the companies as follows: Barnhill, New Atlantic and BE&K.

The number one ranked company, Barnhill Contracting Company, has an extensive background in construction management at risk, including eight high schools.  Their HUB Participation on these projects has ranged from 11.6% to 36.2%.  In addition, Barnhill Contracting Company has construction experience with GCS which includes: Falkener Elementary, Hairston Middle and Reedy Fork Elementary Schools.

RECOMMENDATION:  The Architect Selection Committee recommends that staff and attorney enter into negotiations with Barnhill Contracting Company to provide services as a Construction Management at Risk for Eastern Guilford High School.

 

In compliance with federal laws, Guilford County Schools administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law. Refer to the Board of Education's Discrimination Free Environment Policy AC for a complete statement. Inquiries or complaints should be directed to the Guilford County Schools Compliance Officer, 120 Franklin Boulevard, Greensboro, NC 27401; 336.370.2323.

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