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Request Approval of Task Order for Geotechnical Engineering Services: 22Q-228-TO-03 SW 38th/40th St Phase A and B - Geo-Technologies, Inc., Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $71,704 as approved in the FY 2023-24 budget)
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Susan Olsen, Director |
Procurement Services |
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
On October 17, 2023, the Board approved contracts with five (5) geotechnical firms to provide various services for the county. These services include, but are not limited to, material testing, laboratory testing, monitoring, analyzing, and reporting data, and more. The Office of the County Engineer (OCE) has assigned geotechnical engineering services for the road improvement of SW 38th St/SW 40th St Phase A and B to Geo-Technologies, Inc. The work includes:
- 34 auger borings along the centerline 500 feet apart to identify soil type encountered.
- 5 additional soil profiles for unsuitable materials.
- 49 drainage retention area borings to a depth of 20 feet, along with horizontal and vertical permeability tests and fillable porosity tests.
OCE will receive a report presenting findings, evaluations, and recommendations.
Attached for review is the proposal along with the fee schedule. Pending approval at today’s meeting, the purchase order will be released to Geo-Technologies, Inc.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Neutral; expenditure not to exceed $71,703.50. Funding is from GB772541-563512 - Impact Fee - West District.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve the recommendation and authorize staff to issue the Task Order to Geo-Technologies, Inc. under 22Q-228-TO-03.
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