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A Resolution Of The Hollywood, Florida Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA"), Authorizing The Appropriate CRA Officials To Issue Change Order No. 3 To Burkhardt Construction, Inc. For The Implementation Of The Carolina Street Signal Modifications At State Road A1A In The Amount Of $59,208.00, Increasing The Total Contract Amount From $13,425,883.67 To $13,485,091.67 And Extending The Contract Completion Date By 240 Days To Complete The Undergrounding Portion Of The Work Including Florida Power & Light Pole And Overhead Wiring Removal, Restoration, Cleanup And Private Property Improvements Associated With Dedicated Easements.
Strategic Plan Focus
Infrastructure & Facilities
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Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Resolution.
Explanation:
On October 6, 2021, the CRA Board passed and adopted Resolution No. R-BCRA-2021-52 approving a Contract in an amount up to $12,805,794.98 with Burkhardt Construction Inc. (“Burkhardt”) for Undergrounding of Overhead Utilities and Streetscape beautification from Hollywood Boulevard to Sheridan Street.
On January 17, 2024, the CRA Board passed and adopted Resolution No. R-BCRA-2024-05, authorizing a change order with Burkhardt Construction for a Pedestrian Crossing Mast Arm at the intersection of Carolina Street and SR A1A, increasing the contract amount to $13,425,883.67 and extending the contract completion date by 240 calendar days.
On July 2, 2025, the CRA Board passed and adopted Resolution No. R-BCRA-2025-26, authorizing a no-cost change order with Burkhardt Construction for the Undergrounding of Overhead Utilities and Streetscape Beautification Project, continuing the coordination with Florida Power & Light and Comcast, increasing the contract time from 1153 to 1811 days.
On May 4th, 2026, Burkhardt began the installation of the Carolina Street pedestrian crossing mast arm at the intersection of Carolina Street and SR A1A, when the project was 95% complete, FDOT advised the CRA and its consultants that it had revised its position regarding the pedestrian signal operations authorized under FDOT permit number 2022-C-491-00012, specifically regarding the signal operations.
In response to FDOT’s revised requirements, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (KH) redesigned and updated the construction documents to incorporate the requested signal modifications. On September 8, 2026, KH submitted the revised construction documents to FDOT for permit review. On September 24, 2026, Burkhardt submitted a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $59,208.00 to complete the required modifications in accordance with the FDOT-approved revised permit set.
The attached change order requests an increase in contract time of an additional 240 days to complete the closeout work associated with the underground portion of the Complete Street Project, including right-of-way restoration, private property improvements, and cleanup.
Fiscal Impact:
Funding for this project is available in the CRA FY 2027 budget in account number 163.639901.55200.563010.001105.000.000.
Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:
Sarita Shamah, Senior Project Manager
Raelin Storey, CRA Executive Director