Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Trevor M. A. Fisher (Acting Director)
Department: Public Works Division: Water & Wastewater Engineering
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE Change Order No. 4 to Contract No. PNC2118112C1 between Broward County and Ric-Man International, for Reclaimed Water Transmission Main Bid Package 2, for additional restoration of the South Florida Water Management District Right-of-Way along the Hillsboro Canal for an increase of $449,549; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. (Commission Districts 2 and 3)
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Why Action is Necessary
In accordance with the Broward County Procurement Code, Section 21.56, change orders that exceed the authority of the Contract Administrator or the Director of Purchasing may only be approved by the Board.
What Action Accomplishes
Provides for additional green area restoration in South Florida Water Management District Right-of-Way along the Hillsboro Canal.
Is this Action Goal Related
No
Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/WATER AND WASTEWATER SERVICES RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
The Office of Economic and Small Business Development established a County Business Enterprise (CBE) participation goal for this contract of 25%. As of January 31, 2021, Ric-Man International has been paid $3,615,834 with $863,936 paid to CBE firms, yielding 23.89% CBE participation (Exhibit 1).
On June 11, 2019, The Director of Purchasing awarded the original contract in the amount of $3,765,093 which included a 5% change order allowance (Exhibit 2). The 24" transmission main being installed as part of this contract is located within South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) right-of-way on the south side of the Hillsboro Canal. The original scope included green area restoration 12' wide for the length of transmission main installation. SFWMD subsequently increased the required restora...
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