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Request Approval of Change Order 2 to Purchase Order 2400560: 23P-105 Countywide Gap and Competitive Destination Analysis Study - Hunden Strategic Partners, Inc., Chicago, IL (Budget Impact - Neutral; additional expenditure of $12,400 as approved in the FY 2023-24 budget)
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Susan Olsen, Director |
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DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
On September 6, 2023, the Board approved a contract with Hunden Strategic Partners, Inc. to provide a countywide gap analysis and competitive destination analysis study. This is to serve as a guide to planning of future destination developments in Ocala/Marion County. Change Order 1 extended the date for final completion. Change Order 2, being presented today, requests an additional $12,400. This funding will cover services including in person one-on-one meetings with the Board of County Commissioners, virtual one-on-one meetings with the Tourist Development Council, a joint workshop with the Board of County Commissioners and Tourist Development Council and a final presentation to the Tourist Development Council, previously listed as an option on Page 21 of the executed contract. The date for final completion will be extended to account for the joint workshop and final presentation.
Attached for review is a copy of the change order and drafted proposal. Pending approval at today’s meeting, the change order will be presented for the Chair and Clerk’s signatures.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Neutral; additional expenditure of $12,400. Funding comes from CP155552-531109 - Tourist Development Fund. If there are delays from the County, an additional $3,000 will be added without requiring board approval. The firm will then extend their work by an extra overnight stay to complete the project.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve the change order, allow staff to process, and authorize the Chair and Clerk to execute Change Order 2 to Purchase Order 2400560.
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