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Change Order No.1 to the Agreement with QRC, Inc. for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 potable water and reclaimed water repair services.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval of Change Order No.1 to the Agreement with QRC, Inc. for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 potable water and reclaimed water repair services.
• Change Order No.1 provides an increase in funding for work order and emergency repair, rehabilitation, and replacement of potable and reclaimed water pipes at various locations throughout the County.
• The contract amount is increased by $1,500,000.00.
• The contract with QRC expires August 27, 2020.
Contract No. 178-0234-CP (JJ); in the amount of $1,500,000.00 for a revised contract total of $3,482,480.00. Contract expiration date is August 27, 2020.
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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
3.4 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
5.3 Ensure effective and efficient delivery of county services and support
Summary:
The purpose of Change Order No.1 is to provide funding for originally planned work orders, such as the Evans Road valve replacement and Belcher Road water main, as well as the potential of future emergency work during hurricane season. Due to recent emergency water main repair work in Treasure Island and St. Pete Beach, the existing contract amount has been depleted. This contract increase provides for the continuation of planned work order projects, and emergency repair of potable and reclaimed water pipe.
Background Information:
This contract was originally awarded by the Board of County Commissioners on August 7, 2018 on a work order format where assignments are provided through work orders to the contractor on an as needed basis.
Fiscal Impact:
Original estimated expenditure: $1,982,480.00
Increase due to Change Order No. 1: $1,500,000.00
Revised contract amount: $3,482,480.00
Staff Member Responsible:
Megan Ross, Director, Utilities
Joe Lauro, Director, Purchasing
Partners:
N/A
Attachments:
Change Order No. 1