SUBJECT:
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Request Approval of Change Order to Purchase Order 2501670: 23Q-087-TO-42 Countywide Sidewalk Improvements - Halff Associates, Inc., Tavares, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; additional expenditure of $194,559)
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Susan Olsen, Director |
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DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
On August 5, 2025, the Board approved a Task Order to perform engineering design services aimed at enhancing pedestrian infrastructure at various locations throughout the County. The project includes design improvements to existing sidewalks and the design of new sidewalk segments to close gaps in the current network; totaling approximately 5.14 miles. The primary goals are to ensure compliance with current Americans with Disabilities Act standards and to improve safe pedestrian access to schools and other key community destinations.
This Change Order adds services for several locations to include Florida Department of Transportation Local Agency Program coordination, environmental assessments and National Environmental Protection Agency compliance documentation, supplemental topographic surveying, preparation of right-of-way and temporary construction easement sketches and descriptions, and associated project administration. These services are necessary to meet regulatory requirements, facilitate property acquisition, and advance the projects towards construction.
The Change Order, two detailed proposals, and associated maps are attached for review. Upon approval at today’s meeting, the Change Order will be forwarded to the Chairman for signature.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Neutral; additional expenditure of $194,559.00, bringing the total amount of the Purchase Order to $589,069.00. Funding comes from BP763541-563220-TIP071754 and BP763541-563101-TIP071754 (Sidewalk Construction Fund).
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve the Change Order, allow staff to process, and authorize the Chairman and Clerk to execute Change Order 1 to Purchase Order 2501670.
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