Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: George Tablack
Department: Finance and Administrative Services Division: Purchasing
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE Agreement between Broward County and R.J. Behar & Company, Inc., for Request for Proposals (RFP) No. PNC2120376P1, Consulting Services for Pine Island Road from Griffin Road to Nova Drive, in the maximum not-to-exceed amount of $2,338,086, which includes reimbursables in the amount of $77,245 and optional services in the amount of $111,337 and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. (Commission District 5)
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Why Action is Necessary
In accordance with the Broward County Procurement Code, Section 21.47(a), Award and Execution Authority, Board approval is required for awards exceeding $500,000.
What Action Accomplishes
Provides for a qualified firm to prepare and provide designs for the widening of Pine Island Road from Griffin Road to Nova Drive.
Is this Action Goal Related
Yes
Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE PURCHASING DIVISION AND THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION AND ENGINEERING DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
This item supports the Board's Value for "Cooperatively delivering an efficient and accessible regional intermodal transportation network"; its Goals to "Provide a safe, sustainable, integrated and efficient transportation system to enhance Broward County's economy and livability" and "Support the development, design and construction of sustainable, multi-modal transportation facilities throughout the County, to meet the demands of residents, travelers, and businesses."
The Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) established a County Business Enterprise (CBE) participation goal of 30% for this project. R.J. Behar & Company, Inc. has committed to 31% CBE participation, which has been reviewed and approved by the OESBD (Exhibit 2).
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