Education Committee - 25/04/2011

At a MEETING of the EDUCATION COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 25th April, 2011.

Present:-

 

Lord Provost John R LETFORD

 

Depute Lord Provost Ian BORTHWICK

 

BAILIES

 

Willie SAWERS

Helen WRIGHT

Derek J SCOTT

George REGAN

 

Roderick A J WALLACE

 

COUNCILLORS

 

Ken GUILD

Stewart HUNTER

Brian GORDON

Jim BARRIE

Ken LYNN

Richard McCREADY

Jimmy BLACK

Craig MELVILLE

Donald HAY

David BOWES

Christina ROBERTS

Fraser MACPHERSON

Andrew DAWSON

Alan G ROSS

Helen DICK

Will DAWSON

Kevin KEENAN

Monsignor K McCAFFREY

Bob DUNCAN

Mohammed ASIF

Mr A FORREST

Elizabeth F FORDYCE

Laurie BIDWELL

Mrs H MILLAR

 

Tom FERGUSON

 

 

Councillor Elizabeth F FORDYCE, Convener, in the Chair.

 

The minute of meeting of this Committee of 28th March, 2011 was held as read.

 

Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.

 

I TENDERS RECEIVED

 

There was submitted Report No 215-2011 by the City Architectural Services Officer detailing tenders received and requesting a decision thereon:-

 

(i) CRAIGIE HIGH SCHOOL - RENEWAL OF ROOF COVERING

 

The Committee agreed to accept a negotiated offer with Dundee Contract Services for 124,110.14, together with allowances of 1,343 for CDM Coordinator and 11,497 for professional services, making a total expenditure of 136,950.14.

 

(ii) ST MARY'S PRIMARY SCHOOL - HEATING REPLACEMENT

 

The Committee agreed to accept the lowest offer by Scan Building Services Ltd, Dundee for 183,768.02, together with allowances of 1,696 for CDM Coordinator and 26,187 for professional services, making a total expenditure of 211,651.02.

 

The Committee noted that Scan Building Services Ltd had listed the undernoted Sub-Contractors:-

 

Electrical Work - Bruce Jamieson, Dundee

Painter Work - Garty and Christie, Dundee

 

(iii) BALERNO CENTRE - INTRUDER ALARM REPLACEMENT

 

The Committee agreed to accept the lowest offer by WRB Gas (Contracts) Ltd, Dundee for 4,822.38, together with an allowance of 699 for professional services, making a total expenditure of 5,491.38.

 

The Committee noted that WRB Gas (Contracts) Ltd had listed the undernoted Sub-Contractor:-

 

Joiner and Painter Work - QAPM, Dundee

 

(iv) BRAEVIEW ACADEMY - REPLACE FLOOR COVERING WITH JUNCKERS

 

The Committee agreed to accept a negotiated offer with Dundee Contract Services for 21,807.62, together with an allowance of 2,021 for professional services, making a total expenditure of 23,828.62.

 

(v) BALDRAGON ACADEMY - UPGRADE TECHNICAL WORKSHOP

 

The Committee agreed to accept a partnering offer from Dundee Contract Services for 68,000, together with an allowance of 6,970 for professional services, making a total expenditure of 74,970.

 

(vi) CRAIGIE HIGH SCHOOL - UPGRADE PHYSICS LABORATORY

 

The Committee agreed to accept a partnering offer from Dundee Contract Services for 70,000, together with an allowance of 9,975 for professional services, making a total expenditure of 79,975.

 

(vii) BRAEVIEW ACADEMY - UPGRADE SCIENCE LABORATORY

 

The Committee agreed to accept a partnering offer from Dundee Contract Services for 75,000, together with an allowance of 10,688 for professional services, making a total expenditure of 85,688.

 

(viii) MENZIESHILL HIGH SCHOOL - UPGRADE PHYSICS LABORATORY

 

The Committee agreed to accept a partnering offer from Dundee Contract Services for 62,000, together with an allowance of 8,835 for professional services, making a total expenditure of 70,835.

 

(ix) OUR LADY'S PRIMARY SCHOOL - REPLACEMENT ROOFLIGHTS

 

The Committee agreed to accept a partnering offer from Dundee Contract Services for 29,000, together with an allowance of 4,133 for professional services, making a total expenditure of 33,133.

 

(x) LONGHAUGH NURSERY SCHOOL - REPLACEMENT ROOFLIGHT

 

The Committee agreed to accept a partnering offer from Dundee Contract Services for 19,425, together with an allowance of 2,768, making a total expenditure of 22,193.

 

(xi) EASTERN PRIMARY SCHOOL - REMOVAL OF FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT

 

The Board agreed to accept a partnering offer from Dundee Removal Services for 25,643, together with an allowance of 1,800 for professional services, making a total expenditure of 27,443.

 

II WHITFIELD AREA - NEW PRIMARY SCHOOL

 

There was submitted Agenda Note AN63-2011.

 

On a reference to Article IV of the minute of meeting of this Committee of 27th September, 2010, it was reported that Robertson Construction Group Ltd, Aberdeen had changed sub-contractors, as noted below:-

 

 

Work Element

New Sub-Contractor

 

Structural Steelwork

RIM Fabrications Ltd, Kintore

 

The Committee noted accordingly.

 

III WEST END AREA - NEW PRIMARY SCHOOL

 

There was submitted Report No 124-2011 by the City Architectural Services Officer detailing tenders received for the above project and requesting a decision on acceptance of the lowest tender and allowances.

 

The Committee agreed to accept the lowest tender submitted by Robertson Construction Group Ltd, Aberdeen in the amount of 7,699,393.50, together with allowances amounting to 1,910,068 (noted below), giving a total cost of 9,609,461.50, subject to the Depute Chief Executive (Support Services) confirming that the land transfer between the City Council and the Al-Maktoum Institute had been completed. The Committee delegated authority to the Depute Chief Executive (Support Services) to accept, on behalf of the Council, the tender following confirmation of settlement.

 

Allowances

 

 

 

Loose Furniture and Equipment

400,000

 

Public Art

15,000

 

Decanting Costs

40,000

 

Building Warrant

19,130

 

Planning Fee

14,500

 

Structural and Civil Engineering Services

84,693

 

Thermal Modelling

6,000

 

Construction (Design and Management) Coordinator

15,399

 

Professional Services

669,849

 

Utility Surveys and Diversions

51,264

 

Feasibility Studies

23,975

 

Topographical Study and Soil Investigation

20,658

 

Traffic Impact Assessment

8,116

 

Scottish Water Drainage Impact Assessment

16,484

 

Additional Site Clearance Provision

75,000

 

Contingencies

450,000

1,910,068

 

The Committee noted that Robertson Construction Group Ltd, Aberdeen had listed the undernoted Sub-Contractors:-

 

Altro Whiterock

-

J & M Interiors (Scotland) Ltd, Dundee

Aluminium Windows and Doors

-

Solaglas Ltd, Bellshill

Ames Taping and Painter

-

Raymond Gloag Painters & Decorators Ltd, Dundee

Automatic Doors

-

Record UK Ltd, Glasgow

Concrete Floors

-

Andrew Cowie Construction Ltd, Aberdeenshire

Civils Work

-

D Geddes (Contractors) Ltd, Arbroath

Electrical Installation

-

Cromb Electricians Ltd, Crieff

Fencing

-

Melvin Brothers Ltd, Larkhall

Fitted Furniture

-

JTC Ltd, Dundee

Floor Finishes

-

Devar Premier Flooring Ltd, Glasgow

Floor Screeds

-

UK Screeders Ltd, Bristol

Folding Partition

-

Little & Rutherford Ltd, Glasgow

Kitchen Installation

-

James Scott & Sons Ltd, Falkirk

Lift Installation

-

Omega Lift Services Ltd, Edinburgh

Mechanical Installation

-

McGill Electrical Ltd, Dundee

Passive Vent

-

McGill Electrical Ltd, Dundee

Plumber Work

-

McGill Electrical Ltd, Dundee

 

Render

-

Braisby Roofing Ltd, Dunfermline

Rainscreen and Roof Cladding

-

W F Price (Roofing) Ltd, Glasgow

Shelving System

-

Grant Westfield Ltd, Edinburgh

Solar Panels

-

McGill Electrical Ltd, Dundee

Sprinkler Installation

-

Compco Fire Systems Ltd, East Kilbride

Stage Lighting

-

Northern Light Stage & Tech Services Ltd, Edinburgh

Structural Steel

-

RIM Fabrications Ltd, Kintore, Inverurie

Suspended Ceilings

-

Hi-Tech Acoustic Services Ltd, Dundee

Tarmac Surfacing

-

King Contractors (Perth) Ltd, Perth

Underfloor Heating

-

McGill Electrical Ltd, Dundee

Ventilation

-

McGill Electrical Ltd, Dundee

Wall Protection

-

Yeoman Shield Harrison Thomson & Co Ltd, Leeds

 

 

 

 

Elizabeth F FORDYCE, Convener.