SUBJECT:
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Request Approval to Terminate Contract: 21Q-095 Marion County Sheriff’s Office Helicopter Hangar Design - The Lunz Group, Inc., Lakeland, FL (Budget Impact - None)
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Susan Olsen, Director |
Procurement Services |
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
On August 17, 2021, the Board approved a contract with The Lunz Group, Inc. to provide architectural design services for the Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Helicopter Hangar project. On behalf of Facilities Management, Procurement is now requesting Board approval to formally terminate the existing contract with The Lunz Group for this project.
Since the time of the original contract award, the cost of the initial design has changed such that it is now under the threshold required for a standalone Request for Qualifications (RFQ). This allows MCSO to utilize an architect under the County’s existing continuing contract, eliminating the need for a separate solicitation.
The decision to transition design services is intended to better align with MCSO’s operational needs and project vision. A separate agenda item will be presented for the Board’s consideration to approve a new professional services agreement with Partin Architecture for continued architectural support on the hangar project. Upon Board approval of this termination request, Procurement will proceed with coordinating the contract closeout with The Lunz Group.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
None
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to terminate the contract with The Lunz Group under 21Q-095.
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