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Change Order No. 1 to Petrotech Southeast, Inc. for Philippe Park Living Shoreline (004178B).
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Recommended Action:
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Approval and execution by the County Administrator of Change Order No. 1 to the Agreement with Petrotech Southeast, Inc. for Philippe Park Living Shoreline (004178B).
• This project will install a total of four wave attenuation breakwaters in shallow water just offshore of Philippe Park.
• Change Order No. 1 increases the agreement by $31,200.00, to allow for the acquisition of additional recycled oyster shell that is essential for the ongoing construction of the oyster reef area. Petrotech Southeast, Inc. is already mobilized and equipped, can procure, and install the necessary materials, resulting in savings (as compared to utilizing a new contract or new mobilization of this vendor).
• This contract was approved by the County Administrator on June 21, 2024 in the amount of $198,710.00 with all work to be completed in 90 days.
• Funding for the change order is budgeted in Public Work’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 operating budget. Funding for the original contract amount is budgeted in FY24 of the Capital Improvement Program under Philippe Park Living Shoreline Project, 004178B, funded by Local Infrastructure Sale Surtax (Penny for Pinellas).
Contract No. 24-0395-ITB-C increase in the amount of $31,200.00 for a revised total not to exceed amount of $229,910.00.
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Strategic Plan:
Practice Superior Environmental Stewardship
3.2 Preserve and manage environmental lands, beaches, parks and historical assets.
3.3 Protect and improve the quality of our water, air and other natural resources.
Deliver First-Class Services to Public and Our Customers
5.2 Be responsible stewards of the public’s resources.
Summary:
This change order request is for the purchase of additional recycled oyster shell that is essential for the ongoing construction of the oyster reef area. Petrotech Southeast, Inc. is currently mobilized, equipped, and can procure the necessary materials, resulting in cost savings.
Background/Explanation:
This contract was approved by the County Administrator on June 21, 2024, in the amount of $198,710.00 with all work to be completed in 90 days.
This project is part of a larger living shoreline effort at Philippe Park to increase resiliency and wildlife habitat in the area and provide a highly visible location for County residents to learn about the benefits of living shorelines. The Philippe Park Living Shoreline site is located along the southern shoreline of the park along Safety Harbor in Old Tampa Bay. The wave attenuation barriers installed through this project will provide additional protection for the shoreline, reduce erosion, and create additional habitat for oysters and other wildlife.
Fiscal Impact:
Original Agreement Amount: $198,710.00
Increase due to Change Order No. 1: $31,200.00
Final Revised Agreement Amount: $229,910.00
Funding for the change order is budgeted in Public Work’s FY24 operating budget in the Surface Water Utility Fund, Total Maximum Daily Loads Center (used for environmental service programs). Funding for the original contract amount is budgeted in FY24 of the Capital Improvement Program under Philippe Park Living Shoreline Project, 004178B, funded by Local Infrastructure Sale Surtax (Penny for Pinellas).
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to approve and execute this Change Order is granted under Code Section 2-62(a)(1).
Staff Member Responsible:
Kelly Hammer-Levy, Director, Public Works
Merry Celeste, Purchasing Director, Administrative Services
Joe Lauro, Director, Administrative Services
Partners:
N/A
Attachments:
Change Order No. 1