Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Trevor M. A. Fisher
Department: Public Works Division: Facilities Management
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE threshold increase for open-end Contract No. PNC2119543C1_2 Job Order Contract between Broward County and LEE Construction Group, Inc. for the Facilities Management Division, and various Broward County agencies in the amount of $2,707,000; thereby increasing the maximum not-to-exceed amount from $21,375,000 to $24,082,000 through January 20, 2026. (Commission District 8)
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Why Action is Necessary
In accordance with the Broward County Procurement Code, Section 21.47(b), Award Authority, Board approval is required for awards exceeding $500,000. The contract threshold increase exceeds the authority of the Director of Purchasing.
What Action Accomplishes
Provides additional funding threshold for the timely issuance of job orders for major plumbing renovations at the Central Homeless Assistance Center based on pre-priced tasks established in the Construction Task Catalog annually and throughout the duration of the contract.
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Previous Action Taken
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Summary Explanation/Background
THE PURCHASING DIVISION AND THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
The Central Homeless Assistance Center Plumbing Renovation is a three-phased, restroom renovation project, including new finishes, plumbing, piping, and fixtures for select first-floor restrooms and all second-floor restrooms at the existing Central Homeless Assistance Center located at 920 NW 7th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311.
On November 24th, 2021, the Director of Purchasing executed Bid/Contract No. PNC2122969C1 with Home Express Corp. d/b/a HE Builders for the Central Homeless Assistance Center plumbing renovation project in the total amount of $1,061,000.
On September 12, 2023, the County terminated the contract with HE Builders and engaged the Surety Company to finish Phase I of the project, which was completed in November 2023.
After completing remediation work in Phase I of the project, the Construction Management Division engaged LEE Construction Group, Inc., a County approved job order contractor, to provide a proposal for completing the plumbing and finish upgrades in 12 restrooms as part of Phase II and six restrooms as part of Phase III. The proposal expands the scope to include work in the existing laundry room as well as pipe insulation throughout the new and existing areas.
On March 20, 2024, LEE Construction Group, Inc. submitted a preliminary proposal in the amount of $2,460,843 to incorporate all identified work in Phases II and III. The requested threshold increase includes a 10% contingency in the amount of $246,084 for potential unforeseen conditions and other potential changes, for a maximum total increase in the amount of $2,706,927, which was rounded to $2,707,000.
The Office of Economic and Small Business Development established a County Business Enterprise (CBE) goal of 30% for this contract. LEE Construction Group, Inc. has committed to 30% CBE participation, which has been reviewed and approved by the Office of Economic and Small Business Development (Exhibit 1).
In accordance with the Broward County Workforce Investment Program, Administrative Code, Section 19.211, these services are subject to the Workforce Investment Program. LEE Construction Group, Inc. has agreed to be bound to the contractual obligations of the Workforce Investment Program.
Source of Additional Information
Trevor M.A. Fisher, Director, Public Works Department, (954) 357-6410
Scott Campbell, Director, Facilities Management Division, (954) 357-5590.
Ariadna Musarra, Director, Construction Management Division (954) 357-6419
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
The additional funds for the Central Homeless Assistance Center Sewer Pipe and Restroom Renovations capital project are included in the FY24 second supplemental budget.