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Change Order No. 1 to the agreement with Keystone Excavators, Inc., for Mullet Creek Channel B Erosion Control.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval of Change Order No. 1 to the agreement with Keystone Excavators, Inc., for Mullet Creek Channel B Erosion Control.
• This project is to provide bank stabilization to prevent erosion and sedimentation issues in Mullet Creek Channel B by armoring the sides and bottoms of the creek.
• Change Order No. 1 increases the contract by $308,275.00 and is required to address shortages in quantities, which include erosion control matting, bank stabilization matting and associated anchors, sod, water for dust control, and tree removal.
• This contract was awarded by the Board of County Commissioners on August 15, 2023, in the amount of $3,389,822.50.
• Mullet Creek Channel B Erosion Control Project 003894A, is budgeted in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2029 Capital Improvement Program. The project is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act and Local Infrastructure Sales Surtax (Penny for Pinellas). The FY24 Project Budget of $3,869,000.00 has sufficient balance to cover Change Order No. 1.
Contract No. 23-0440-ITB-C increase in the amount by $308,275.00 for a revised total not to exceed the amount of $3,698,097.50; Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest.
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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
Provide Superior Environmental Stewardship
3.1 Implement green technologies and practices where practical
3.3 Protect and improve the quality of our water, air. and other natural resources
reduce/reuse/recycle resources including energy, water, and solid waste
Foster Continual Economic Growth and Vitality
4.4 Invest in infrastructure to meet current and future needs
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.2 Be responsible stewards of the public’s resources
Summary:Summary
This change order request is needed because the quantities of several items are anticipated to be overrun and additional trees needed to be removed to accommodate access to the project site. The contractor coordinated additional tree removal with the property owners.
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Background Information:
This contract was awarded by the Board on August 15, 2023, in the amount of $3,389,822.50.
The purpose of the project is to provide bank stabilization to prevent erosion and sedimentation issues in Mullet Creek Channel B by armoring the sides and bottoms of the creek. The design will stabilize the creek while maintaining flood protection level of service. The project will also create a floodplain expansion area that will reduce the risk of flooding, improve water quality, and restore wildlife habitat.
Fiscal Impact:
Mullet Creek Channel B Erosion Control, project 003894A, is budgeted in the FY24-FY29 Capital Improvement Program Plan. It is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and Local Infrastructure Sales Surtax (Penny for Pinellas). The FY24 project budget of $3,869,000.00 has sufficient balance to cover Change Order No. 1.
Change Order No. 1 will increase the Keystone Excavators Inc. construction agreement by $308,275.00, from $3,389,822.50 to $3,698,097.50.
Staff Member Responsible:
Kelli Hammer Levy, Director, Public Works Department
Merry Celeste, Director, Purchasing, Administrative Services
Joe Lauro, Director, Administrative Service
Partners:
N/A
Attachments:
Change Order No. 1