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File #: 25-231   
Status: Agenda Ready
In control: PUBLIC WORKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Agenda Date: 10/21/2025 Final action:
Title: MOTION TO APPROVE deliberately phased Agreement between Broward County and Carollo Engineers, Inc. for Engineering Services for PFAS Water Treatment/Transmission System Improvements, Request for Proposals (RFP) No. PNC2128715P1, for Water and Wastewater Services, in a lump sum amount of $38,499,031 for Phases 1 and 2 Services, and a maximum not-to-exceed amount of $2,250,969 for reimbursables, for a total amount of $40,750,000, and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same.
Attachments: 1. Exhibit 2 - OESBD Compliance Memorandum dated November 7, 2024, 2. Exhibit 3 - OESBD Compliance Memorandum dated September 10, 2025, 3. Exhibit 4 - Justification of Billing Rates Memorandum dated August 14, 2025, 4. Additional Material - Information
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Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Stephen Farmer
Department: Finance and Administrative Services Division: Purchasing

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Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE deliberately phased Agreement between Broward County and Carollo Engineers, Inc. for Engineering Services for PFAS Water Treatment/Transmission System Improvements, Request for Proposals (RFP) No. PNC2128715P1, for Water and Wastewater Services, in a lump sum amount of $38,499,031 for Phases 1 and 2 Services, and a maximum not-to-exceed amount of $2,250,969 for reimbursables, for a total amount of $40,750,000, and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same.

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Why Action is Necessary
In accordance with the Broward County Procurement Code, Section 21.47, Award and Execution Authority, the Board shall make all awards, and authorize the execution of the associated contracts, with a value of more than $500,000, inclusive of the value of any renewals or extensions.

What Action Accomplishes
Provides engineering services for the removal of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from the water treatment and transmission system.

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?MAP Broward

Previous Action Taken
None.

Summary Explanation/Background
THE PURCHASING DIVISION AND THE PUBLIC WORKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT/WATER AND WASTEWATER SERVICES RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.

The Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) established a County Business Enterprise (CBE) goal of 25% for this contract. Carollo Engineers, Inc. committed to 25.10% CBE participation, which has been reviewed and approved by OESBD (Exhibit 2).

The Agreement provides engineering services for the design, permitting, bidding and award assistance, and engineering services necessary to conduct nanofiltration treatment of potable water at Water Treatment Plant 1A and 2A, including improvements to Supervisory Control and Data Acquis...

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