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Change Order No. 1 (final) with Suncoast Development of Pinellas County, Inc. for 2017-2019 Countywide Americans with Disabilities Act sidewalk, drainage and roadway improvements.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval and execution by the County Administrator of Change Order No. 1 (final) to the contract with Suncoast Development of Pinellas County, Inc. for 2017-2019 Countywide Americans with Disabilities Act sidewalk, drainage and roadway improvements.
• This is an annual work order contract consisting of sidewalk, drainage and roadway construction improvements at various locations throughout the County.
• Change Order No. 1 (final) decreases the contract by ($374,357.89) and extends the contract term by 139 calendar days to complete individual work orders issued near the contract end date.
• The amount of the decrease is due to final adjustment of quantities and unspecified work not utilized.
• Award of bid to Suncoast was approved by the Board of County Commissioners on August 15, 2017 in the amount of $9,335,609.00.
Contract No. 167-0397-CP(PLU); PID No. 002692A; decreases the contract amount by ($374,357.89) for a revised total amount of $8,961,125.11.
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Strategic Plan:
Ensure Public Health, Safety, and Welfare
2.5 Enhance pedestrian and bicycle safety
Foster Continual Economic Growth and Vitality
4.4 Invest infrastructure to meet current and future needs
4.5 Provide a safe and effective transportation systems to support the efficient flow of motorists, commerce, and regional connectivity.
Summary:
Change Order No. 1(final) reduces the Board approved expenditure by ($374,357.89) and accepts the contract as complete. The contract was substantially complete on May 22, 2020 and obtained final completion on June 12, 2020. Liquidated damages do not apply, as the County received substantial and beneficial use on May 22, 2020. The contract was extended by 139 consecutive calendar days as part of this Change Order final for the time it took to complete work orders that were started just prior to the contract end date, and to complete work orders where additional work was added. Final inspections for all work performed under the contract were conducted by representatives of the Public Works Construction Management Division.
Background/Explanation:
The purpose of this contract was to construct sidewalk, drainage and roadway improvements at various locations throughout the County. This is a work order contract designed to construct individual projects that are relatively smaller in size, establishing a more efficient process as compared to advertising and bidding each project individually. The work order approach reduces overall construction time, provides economy of scale by grouping numerous small projects into one contract, and provides flexibility to address unanticipated infrastructure needs.
Fiscal Impact:
Original Estimated expenditure not to exceed: $9,335,609.00
Decrease due to Change Order No. 1 (final) ($ 374,357.89)
Revised estimated total expenditure: $8,961,251.11
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to approve and execute this Change Order is granted under Code Section 2-62(a)(3).
Staff Member Responsible:
Kelli Hammer Levy, Director, Public Works
Merry Celeste, Division Director, Purchasing and Risk Management, Administrative Services
Partners:
N/A
Attachments:
Changer Order No. 1 (final)