1013.64 – Funds for comprehensive educational plant needs; construction cost maximums for school district capital projects.
1013.64 Funds for comprehensive educational plant needs; construction cost maximums for school district capital projects.—Allocations from the Public Education Capital Outlay and Debt Service Trust Fund to the various boards for capital outlay projects shall be determined as follows: (1)(a) Funds for remodeling, renovation, maintenance, repairs, and site improvement for existing satisfactory facilities shall be given priority […]
1013.41 – SMART schools; Classrooms First; legislative purpose.
1013.41 SMART schools; Classrooms First; legislative purpose.— (1) SMART SCHOOLS.—“SMART schools” are schools that are soundly made, accountable, reasonable, and thrifty. It is the purpose of the Legislature to provide a balanced and principle-based plan for a functional, safe, adequate, and thrifty learning environment for Florida’s K-12 students through SMART schools. The plan must be balanced in […]
1013.65 – Educational and ancillary plant construction funds; Public Education Capital Outlay and Debt Service Trust Fund; allocation of funds.
1013.65 Educational and ancillary plant construction funds; Public Education Capital Outlay and Debt Service Trust Fund; allocation of funds.— (1) The commissioner, through the department, shall administer the Public Education Capital Outlay and Debt Service Trust Fund. The commissioner shall allocate or reallocate funds as authorized by the Legislature. Copies of each allocation or reallocation shall be […]
1013.44 – Low-energy use design; solar energy systems; swimming pool heaters.
1013.44 Low-energy use design; solar energy systems; swimming pool heaters.— (1)(a) Passive design elements and low-energy usage features shall be included in the design and construction of new educational facilities. Operable glazing consisting of at least 5 percent of the floor area shall be placed in each classroom located on the perimeter of the building. For a […]
1013.66 – Financing of approved capital projects.
1013.66 Financing of approved capital projects.— (1) Capital projects are to be financed in accordance with s. 9(a)(2), Art. XII of the State Constitution, as amended, or from other legally available state funds or grants, donations, or matching funds, or by a combination of such funds. (2) The sum designated annually by the Legislature is the maximum sum […]
1013.45 – Educational facilities contracting and construction techniques.
1013.45 Educational facilities contracting and construction techniques.— (1) Boards may employ procedures to contract for construction of new facilities, or for additions, remodeling, renovation, maintenance, or repairs to existing facilities, that will include, but not be limited to: (a) Competitive bids. (b) Design-build pursuant to s. 287.055. (c) Selecting a construction management entity, pursuant to s. 255.103 or the process […]
1013.451 – Life-cycle costs comparison.
1013.451 Life-cycle costs comparison.— (1) In order to ensure that the construction of new and expanded education facilities provides the best long-term value, school districts shall compare the following life-cycle costs of materials used by competing providers when constructing or expanding school capacity: (a) The anticipated annual energy consumption; (b) The relative resistance to damage by wind loads and […]
1013.46 – Advertising and awarding contracts; prequalification of contractor.
1013.46 Advertising and awarding contracts; prequalification of contractor.— (1)(a) As soon as practicable after any bond issue has been voted upon and authorized or funds have been made available for the construction, remodeling, renovation, demolition, or otherwise for the improvement, of any educational or ancillary plant, and after plans for the work have been approved, the board, […]
1013.47 – Substance of contract; contractors to give bond; penalties.
1013.47 Substance of contract; contractors to give bond; penalties.—Each board shall develop contracts consistent with this chapter and statutes governing public facilities. Such a contract must contain the drawings and specifications of the work to be done and the material to be furnished, the time limit in which the construction is to be completed, the time […]
1013.48 – Changes in construction requirements after award of contract.
1013.48 Changes in construction requirements after award of contract.—The board may, at its option and by written policy duly adopted and entered in its official minutes, authorize the superintendent or president or other designated individual to approve change orders in the name of the board for preestablished amounts. Approvals shall be for the purpose of expediting […]