Subject:
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Emergency Request for Contracted Services - Ditch Reconstruction Adjacent to Meldrum Drive in Safety Harbor.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval by the County Administrator of the Emergency Request for Contracted Services - Ditch Reconstruction Adjacent to Meldrum Drive in Safety Harbor with AMI Recycling & Services, and the City of Safety Harbor.
• Emergency services provided by AMI Recycling & Services, and the City of Safety Harbor to provide Ditch Reconstruction Adjacent to Meldrum Drive.
• Not-to-exceed amount of $249,396.40 for this emergency request.
• The project completion deadline is November 25, 2025.
• Any delay in addressing the ditch will negatively impact the City’s roadway project, potentially leading to increased costs, safety concerns, and strained intergovernmental relations.
Contract No. 26-0003-E in the amount of $249,396.40.
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Strategic Plan:
Ensure Public Health, Safety, and Welfare
2.1 Provide planning, coordination, prevention, and protective services to ensure a safe and secure community
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.3 Ensure effective and efficient delivery of county services and support
Summary:
Approval of emergency request to secure contracted services for the immediate reconstruction of a failed ditch located adjacent to a roadway currently under repair by the City of Safety Harbor. Public Works has met with the Contractor, AMI Recycling & Services, and the City of Safety Harbor to ensure a cohesive approach to complete the work.
Background/Explanation:
The City of Safety Harbor has already engaged a contractor to perform critical repairs on their roadway asset, which is directly adjacent to the failed ditch, which is owned and
maintained by Pinellas County. The condition of the ditch poses a risk to the integrity of the roadway and must be addressed concurrently to avoid further deterioration and potential liability.
Fiscal Impact:
Contract in the not-to-exceed amount: $249,396.40
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to approve this emergency purchase is granted under Code Section 2-181.
Staff Member Responsible:
Kelli Hammer-Levy, Director, Public Works
Merry Celeste, Purchasing Director, Administrative Services
Joe Lauro, Director, Administrative Services
Partners:
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