SUBJECT:
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Request Approval of Change Order 2 to Purchase Order 2500776: 25Q-002 SW 40th Ave/SW 49th Ave Phase 1 - Art Walker Construction, Inc., Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; additional expenditure of $875,112)
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Susan Olsen, Director |
Procurement Services |
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
On December 17, 2024, the Board approved a contract with Art Walker Construction, Inc., for a design-build project. The work includes completing the existing 90% design plans and constructing Phase 1 of the SW 40th Ave/SW 49th Ave Corridor (SW 66th St to SW 43rd Street Rd). Purchase Order (PO) 2500776 was issued for the work, totaling $16,889,149.20.
Throughout the term of the project, Change Order 1 was released to add $2,195,280.22 to cover the construction of new gravity sewer mains in 8-inch, 10-inch, and 12-inch diameters; relocating an existing sewage pump station; installation of a new 16-inch water main; adjustment of select valve boxes and manhole covers; relocating fire hydrant assemblies on existing water mains; relocating an existing water main; and relocating a section of the existing 6-inch force main along S.R. 200.
Change Order 2 requests to add $875,112 to cover tasks needed to continue the project as specified in the proposal from Art Walker Construction, Inc. Task A: Design, permitting and construction for site improvement for SPX Flow property; Task B: Median revisions and construction along SW 40th/49th Ave; Task C: Design plan modification for SW 66th St at SW 49th Ave intersection; Task D: Re-design Pond B-2 to eliminate joint use conditions; Task E: Assistance to County Attorney’s Office for eminent domain support; Task F: Provide update to County’s Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) for Pond B-2 Re-Design. These changes are required to address the outcomes of right-of-way negotiations and eminent domain proceedings, while maintaining project continuity and minimizing potential legal costs.
Attached for review is a copy of Change Order 2 and the proposal by Art Walker Construction, Inc. Upon approval at today’s meeting, the Change Order will be presented to the Chairman and the Clerk for signature.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Neutral; additional expenditure of $875,112, bringing the project’s total cost to $19,959,541.42. Funding is available in line GB772541-563512 (Impact Fee - West District).
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve, authorize the Chairman and Clerk to execute, and allow staff to process Change Order 2 to Purchase Order 2500776 for Art Waker Construction, Inc. under 25Q-002.
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