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Change Order No. 1 with R.J.P. Enterprises, Inc. for the Sidewalk and Underdrain Replacement Projects FY19 - FY21.
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Recommended Action:
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Approval and execution by the County Administrator of Change Order No. 1 with R.J.P. Enterprises, Inc. (RJP) for the Sidewalk and Underdrain Replacement Projects FY19 - FY21.
• The purpose of this project is to provide for the replacement of sidewalks and underdrains throughout the County.
• Change Order No. 1 increases the contract amount by $245,000.00 due to unplanned work including emergency repairs on Cypress Drive in Palm Harbor and Main Street in Dunedin.
• Award of bid to RJP was approved by the Board of County Commissioners (Board) on December 11, 2018, in the amount of $4,215,375.00.
• A new contract is currently in the solicitation process.
Contract 178-0582-CP(PLU); PID No. 003865A; increase in the amount of $245,000.00 for a revised total amount of $4,460,375.00.
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Strategic Plan:
Foster Continual Economic Growth and Vitality
4.4 Invest in infrastructure to meet current and future needs
4.5 Provide safe and effective transportation systems to support the efficient flow of motorists.
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.2 Be responsible stewards of the public’s resources
5.3 Ensure effective and efficient delivery of county services and support
Summary:
Public Works has expended contract funds faster than anticipated and requires an increase of $245,000.00. This change order will provide sufficient funds to continue work until a new contract can be solicited and awarded. Factors contributing to this change order include an emergency drainage repair project on Cypress Drive in Palm Harbor and an emergency underdrain installation on Main Street in Dunedin. These projects were unplanned and unforeseen during the development of the original scope.
Background/Explanation:
This contract provides for the replacement of sidewalks and underdrains throughout the County. Individual projects are facilitated through a work order process. This contract is intended to complete numerous smaller projects throughout the County.
Change Order No. 1 increases the contract amount by $245,000.00.
Award of bid to RJP was approved by the Board of County Commissioners (Board) on December 11, 2018, in the amount of $4,215,375.00.
Fiscal Impact:
Original expenditure not to exceed: $4,215,375.00
Increase due to Change Order No. 1: $ 245,000.00
Revised total expenditure: $4,460,375.00
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to approve and execute this change order is granted under Code Section 2-62 (a)(2).
Staff Member Responsible:
Kelli Hammer Levy, Director, Public Works
Merry Celeste, Division Director, Purchasing and Risk Management, Administrative Services
Joe Lauro, Director, Administrative Services
Partners:
N/A
Attachments:
Change Order No. 1