Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Andrew J. Meyers
Department: County Attorney
Information
Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE Settlement Agreement between Broward County and Russell Engineering, Inc., to resolve all disputes between the parties concerning Contract No. N2114545C1 for improvements to Wiles Road from Riverside Drive to Rock Island Road at a cost of $535,000 to the County; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same.
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Why Action is Necessary
Board of County Commissioners' approval is required pursuant to Section 1-51.3, Broward County Code of Ordinances, for claims in excess of $50,000.
What Action Accomplishes
Provides for financial settlement with Russell Engineering, Inc., regarding claims associated with the construction of the Wiles Road Improvement Project.
Is this Action Goal Related
No
Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
On December 5, 2017 (Item No. 21), the Board of County Commissioners approved Contract No. N2114545C1 between Broward County and Russell Engineering, Inc. ("REI"), for improvements to Wiles Road from Riverside Drive to Rock Island Road (the "Project"). The improvements included reconstruction of Wiles Road from four to six lanes with Complete Streets elements including designated bicycle lanes, sidewalks, drainage, lighting, signalization, landscaping, and irrigation improvements.
Construction began on January 29, 2018 and attained substantial completion on June 26, 2020. During construction, REI notified the County of its intent to file claims for (i) disputed costs for additional work performed beyond the original scope of the contract, and (ii) damages for delays allegedly caused by utility issues and the County.
REI submitted a claim against the County for $1,605,930. In addition to the disputed costs for additional work performed and alleged damages for delay, the claim amount total also contained items for retainage being held by the ...
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