SUBJECT:
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Request Approval of Task Order: 23Q-087-TO-61 Marion County Resilient Florida Adaptation Plan - Halff Associates, Inc., Tavares, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $210,000)
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Susan Olsen, Director |
Procurement Services |
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
On June 6, 2023, the Board approved contracts with multiple firms to provide various civil site-related engineering services for the County. Firms were selected based on their qualifications in accordance with §287.055 Consultant’s Competitive Negotiation Act.
Halff Associates, Inc. has been recommended by County Engineer, Steven Cohoon, P.E., to develop the Marion County Resilient Florida Adaptation Plan (AP) in accordance with the Resilient Florida Program, the Florida Adaptation Planning Guidebook, and a Grant Agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP).
The Adaption Plan will analyze flood-prone areas and critical assets across Marion County and define adaptation needs and strategies consistent with the Florida Adaptation Planning Guidebook. The project includes developing a draft plan, mapping critical assets, and engaging the public to gather input and prioritize adaptation needs and strategies. The effort will conclude with a final Adaptation Plan that includes prioritized projects, cost estimates, implementation timelines, and a public presentation to support long-term resilience planning and action.
Attached for review is a draft of the Task Order contract. Upon approval at today’s meeting, it will be sent to Halff Associates, Inc. for signature and upon return will be forwarded to Legal, the Clerk, and Chairman for signatures.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Neutral; expenditure of $210,000. Funding is from: EK430538-534105-STM000002 (Stormwater Program) via grant funding through FDEP’s Resilient Florida program.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve the recommendation and allow staff to issue contract, and upon approval by Legal, authorize the Chairman to execute the contract with Halff Associates, Inc. under 23Q-087-TO-61.
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