SUBJECT:
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Request Approval of Task Order: 23Q-087-TO-42 County Wide Sidewalk Improvements - Halff Associates, Inc., Tavares, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $394,510)
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Susan Olsen, Director |
Procurement Services |
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
On June 6, 2023, the Board approved contracts with multiple firms to provide various civil site-related engineering services for the County. Firms were selected based on the area of specialty and equitable distribution of work among all firms in accordance with §287.055 Consultant’s Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA).
Halff Associates, Inc. (Halff) has been chosen to perform engineering design services aimed at enhancing pedestrian infrastructure. The project includes design of 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 ADA standards and to improve safe pedestrian access to schools and other key community destinations.
Attached for review is a draft of the contract; pending approval at today’s meeting, it will be sent to Halff for signature and upon return, it will be forwarded for the County Attorney’s, Clerk’s, and Chairman’s signatures.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Neutral; project shall not exceed $394,510. Funding is from BP763541-563101 (Sidewalk Construction Fund).
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve the recommendation and allow staff to issue contract, and upon approval by Legal, authorize the Chairman to execute contract with Halff Associates, Inc.
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