Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Bertha Henry
Department: County Administration Division: Parks & Recreation
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE increase in the change order allowance to the Contract between Broward County and Jones Benitez Corporation, Contract No. N2114823C1, for Construction of Camping Cabins at Quiet Waters Park, from 8.46% ($60,000) to 19.46% ($138,000) of the original contract amount of $709,000, increasing the contract amount to $847,000. (Commission District 2)
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Why Action is Necessary
In accordance with the Broward County Procurement Code, Section 21.56, Board approval is required for a change order allowance increase exceeding 10% of the original contract amount.
What Action Accomplishes
Provides funding for additional work and any potential future unforeseen circumstances for Construction of Camping Cabins at Quiet Waters Park.
Is this Action Goal Related
No
Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE PARKS AND RECREATION DIVISION RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
The Office of Economic and Small Business Development ("OESBD") established a County Business Enterprise ("CBE") goal of 28% for this Contract. Jones Benitez Corporation ("JBC") committed to 90% CBE participation. To date, JBC, a certified CBE firm, has been paid $381,631 which is 100% CBE participation (Exhibit 1).
During the December 12, 2017, Regular Meeting (Agenda Item 38), the Board of County Commissioners approved the Contract between Broward County ("County") and JBC for the Construction of Camping Cabins at Quiet Waters Park (the "Project") in the amount of $709,000.
The building permit was issued on June 21, 2019. The Board of County Commissioners approved the Underground Distribution Facilities Installation Agreement with FPL during the November 15, 2019, Regular Meeting (Agenda Item 9). The required electrical work by FPL was completed prior to start of this project...
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