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Change Order 2 to the agreement for an emergency repair with QRC Inc. for the annual water and reclaimed water repairs and extensions for Fiscal Years 2022-2024.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval and execution by the County Administrator of the emergency repair for Change Order 2 to the agreement with QRC Inc. for the annual water and reclaimed water repairs and extensions for Fiscal Years 2022-2024.
• Change order 2 to an emergency purchase to construct three 36” line stops and two 36” gate valves on US 19 just north of Evans Road and CR 39 in the amount of $986,351.30 resulting in a total expenditure of $6,121,951.30.
• This allows FDOT’s contractor to remove the existing 36” water main from service and start the construction of the FDOT’s proposed roadway drainage improvements from Evans Road to Curlew Road before completing all the proposed County distribution water main installations along US 19.
• If FDOT’s contractor were to install the three 36” line stops and two 36” gate valves, they would file a delay claim costing much more than what it would cost QRC to do the extra work.
• Having QRC install the three 36” line stops and two 36” valves will prevent FDOT’s contractor from filing a claim for additional cost and time extension to their contract with the FDOT.
• The County Administrator is authorized to approve emergency purchases under Code Section 2-181.
• Funding for this change order is budgeted under the Utility Relocation for FDOT US 19 Main to Northside Project (001522A) and the Utility Relocation for FDOT US19 Northside to CR95 (001523A) funded by the Sewer Renewal & Replacement and Water Renewal & Replacement funds.
Bid No. 22-0397-CP, PID No. 002246E, Change Order 2 emergency increase in the amount of $986,351.30 for a new total agreement amount of $6,121,951.30.
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Strategic Plan:
Practice Superior Environmental Stewardship
3.3 Protect and improve the quality of our water, air, and other natural resources
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
5.1 Maximize partner relationships and public outreach
5.2 Be responsible stewards of the public’s resources
5.3 Ensure effective and efficient delivery of county services and support
5.4 Strive to exceed customer expectations
Summary:
Summary
Request an emergency purchase order for QRC to construct three 36” line stops and two 36” gate valves on US 19 just north of Evans Road and CR 39. This will allow FDOT’s contractor to remove the existing 36” water main from service and start the construction of the proposed FDOT’s roadway drainage improvements from Evans Road to Curlew Road before completing all the proposed Pinellas County distribution water main installations along US 19. It will also allow FDOT’s contractor to remove the existing 36” transmission water main from Curlew Road to CR 95 as the new Pinellas County 36” transmission water main is being constructed from Curlew Road to CR 95.
If FDOT’s contractor were to install the three 36” line stops and two 36” gate valves, they would file a claim costing much more than what it would cost QRC to do the extra work. Having QRC install the three 36” line stops and two 36” valves will prevent FDOT’s contractor from filing a claim for additional cost and time extension to their contract with the FDOT.
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Background Information:
This contract is to repair, rehabilitate, and replace water and reclaimed water pipes, valves, manholes, and appurtenances at various locations throughout the County on a work order by work order basis.
Fiscal Impact:
Funding for this change order is budgeted under the Utility Relocation for FDOT US 19 Main to Northside Project (001522A) and the Utility Relocation for FDOT US19 Northside to CR95 (001523A) funded by the Sewer Renewal & Replacement and Water Renewal & Replacement funds.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to approve this emergency purchase is granted under Code Section 2-181.
Staff Member Responsible:
Jeremy Waugh, Director, Utilities
Merry Celeste, Purchasing Director, Administrative Services
Joe Lauro, Director, Administrative Services
Partners:
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Attachments:
Change Order 2