SUBJECT:
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Request Approval of Task Order for Civil/Site Engineers for Miscellaneous Projects: 23Q-087-TO-14 Evaluation and Appraisal Report and Planned Service Area Study - Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $220,160 as approved in FY 2023-24 budget)
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Susan Olsen, Director |
Procurement Services |
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
On June 6th, 2023, the Board approved contracts with 10 engineering firms to provide various civil/site-related engineering services for the County. Firms are selected based on area of specialty and equitable distribution of work among all firms in accordance with §287.055.
Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. (KHA) was selected to provide professional consulting services to prepare the Marion County Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) as mandated by Florida State Statutes Chapter 163 and a Planned Service Area (PSA) Study. The EAR will provide long-term guidance for the County to make decisions regarding growth and services over the next 25 years. The PSA analysis, as part of the EAR, will allow Marion County to establish a framework to evaluate, identify, and implement PSAs as well as create a framework to be used in future PSA planning.
Attached for review is the contract for KHA. Pending approval at today’s meeting, it will be forwarded to the vendor for signature and then routed to the clerk and chair for same.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Neutral; total expenditure shall not exceed $220,160. Funding is from line AA320515-531109.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve and upon approval by Legal, authorize the Chairman to execute the agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. under 23Q-087-TO-14.
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