Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Trevor M. A. Fisher
Department: Public Works Division: Highway Construction & Engineering
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE Settlement Agreement between Broward County and Acosta Tractors, Inc., to resolve all claims and disputes between the parties, at no additional cost to the County, concerning Contract No. PNC2121018C1 for improvements to Wiles Road from University Drive to Riverside Drive; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same.
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Why Action is Necessary
Broward County Board of County Commissioners ("Board") approval is required pursuant to Section 1-51.3, Broward County Code of Ordinances, to resolve claims in excess of $50,000.
What Action Accomplishes
Approves the settlement agreement resolving all claims between Broward County and Acosta Tractors, Inc., associated with PNC2121018C1.
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Summary Explanation/Background
THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION AND ENGINEERING DIVISION AND THE COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
On January 19, 2021, in accordance with the Broward County Procurement Code Section 21.14 (d)(4), the Director of Purchasing approved Contract No. PNC2121018C1 between Broward County and Acosta Tractors, Inc. ("Acosta"), for improvements to Wiles Road from University Drive to Riverside Drive (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 was substantially completed on February 16, 2024. During construction, Acosta asserted claims against the County for damages due to alleged delays in the completion of the Project, additional and unpaid work performed, utility conflicts, and release of r...
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