SUBJECT:
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Request Approval of Change Order to Purchase Order 2600662: 25B-141 Marion County Annual Sidewalk Repair - Hartman Civil Construction, Inc., Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; additional expenditure of $80,000)
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Susan Olsen, Director |
Procurement Services |
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
On September 3, 2025, the Board approved Bid 25B-141 and awarded a contract to Hartman Civil Construction, Inc. (Hartman Civil) to remove and replace damaged pedestrian sidewalks within the County’s right-of-ways. The work includes, but is not limited to sidewalk removal, sidewalk replacement, removal of material, restoration, and removal and replacement of truncated dome mats. On June 2, 2026, the Board approved the First Contract Amendment to remove retainage and liquidated damages from the contract since the provisions are not operationally applicable. On August 4, 2026, the Board renewed the contract for an additional year, and provided increases for concrete pay items.
Change Order 1 is for sidewalk work leading to South Marion High School, which is required to improve pedestrian access along Marion Oaks Manor from SW 18th Avenue Road towards the school property.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Neutral; additional expenditure of $80,000, bringing the total amount of the Purchase Order to $480,000. Funding comes from BM761541-563221-TIP071755 (80% Gas Tax 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 2600662.
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