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First amendment to the agreement with WSP USA, Inc. for the Forest Lakes Boulevard Phase III Professional Engineering Services Agreement.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval of the first amendment to the contract with WSP USA, Inc. for the Forest Lakes Boulevard Phase III Professional Engineering Services Agreement.
• The contract is for engineering services related to the widening of Forest Lakes Boulevard, from State Road (SR) 580 to SR 584 (Tampa Road).
• The original scope of services for this agreement was for the development of a Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) with the option to add the development of final design documents. The PER was completed in June 2023.
• The first amendment is for preparation of final design documents, plans, and specifications for the widening of Forest Lakes Boulevard from SR 580 to SR 584 (Tampa Road). This amendment increases the contract in the amount of $1,098,983.91 for a revised not to exceed amount of $1,557,947.62 and adds 1630 calendar days for design and post design services.
• The project is partially funded through the Florida Department of Transportation County Incentive grant program.
• The funding for this award is budgeted in the Capital Improvement Plan, under Forest Lakes Boulevard Phase III - From Tampa Road to SR 580 (003914A), Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-FY26, funded by the Local Option Infrastructure Sales Surtax (Penny for Pinellas), state grant (FDOT), and Multimodal Impact Fees.
Contract No. 21-0004-NC increase in the amount of $1,098,983.91, for a revised not to exceed amount of $1,557,947.62 for 1,630 consecutive calendar days from the notice to proceed date; Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest.
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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 in infrastructure to meet current and future needs
4.5 Provide safe and effective transportation systems to support the efficient flow of motorists, commerce, and regional connectivity
Summary:
Summary
This First Amendment adds 1630 calendar days and increases the contract in the amount of $1,098,983.91, for a revised not to exceed amount of $1,557,947.62. The additional time and funding will allow for the preparation of final design documents, acquisition of necessary permits and right of way, and post design services for the project.
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Background Information:
This contract was originally awarded by the Board of County Commissioners on November 9, 2021, with WSP USA, Inc in the amount of $458,963.71. The original task under this contract was the development of a PER which was completed in June 2023.
Fiscal Impact:
Awarded not to exceed amount: $ 458,963.71
First Amendment not to exceed amount: $1,098,983.91
Total not to exceed amount: $1,557,947.62
The funding for this award is budgeted in the Capital Improvement Plan, under Forest Lakes Blvd Phase III - From Tampa Rd. to SR 580 (003914A), FY24-FY26, funded by the Local Option Infrastructure Sales Surtax (Penny for Pinellas), state grant (FDOT), and Multimodal Impact Fees.
Staff Member Responsible:
Kelli Hammer Levy, Director, Public Works
Merry Celeste, Division Director, Purchasing & Risk Management, Administrative Services
Joe Lauro, Director, Administrative Services
Partners:
Florida Department of Transportation
Attachments:
First Amendment