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A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Continuing Services Agreement And An Authorization To Proceed For Work Order Number CDM 26-02 With CDM Smith, Inc. For Stormwater Program Management Consulting Services, On An As-Needed Basis, In An Amount Up To $999,843.96; Amending The Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Plan.
Strategic Plan Focus
Infrastructure & Facilites
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Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Resolution.
Explanation:
The Department of Public Utilities (“Department”) owns and maintains the City's complex stormwater system. This system includes catch basins, drainage pipes, exfiltration trenches, outfalls, swales, retention ponds, and stormwater pump stations that help manage rainwater and prevent flooding. To keep everything running smoothly, the Department plans to hire consulting engineers to assist with daily operations and to design small projects as needed.
These consultants will help with tasks, such as:
• Developing a comprehensive plan for how the City manages its stormwater program, including its organization, funding, communication, and monitoring.
• Providing on-call support to investigate field conditions, collect data, update stormwater models, and review technical designs.
• Assisting in developing budgets, cost estimates, and schedules for stormwater capital improvement projects.
• Designing, reviewing, and managing stormwater capital improvement projects.
• Overseeing and inspecting construction work to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Ensuring the City adheres to all federal, state, and local stormwater and environmental regulations, including NPDES permit requirements, FEMA standards, and resilience policies.
• Providing financial analysis and support with grant funding opportunities.
• Preparing technical letters, reports, and presentation materials.
On November 5, 2025, the City Commission approved Resolution No. R-2025-410, authorizing the City to negotiate a Continuing Services Agreement (“CSA”) with CDM Smith, Inc. (“CDM”) for stormwater program management services. Department staff subsequently negotiated the contract terms with CDM and agreed on the final contract format.
CDM then submitted a proposal based on hourly rates listed in the Professional Services Agreement dated October 14, 2025. The proposal includes stormwater program management services in an annual amount up to $999,843.96.
The Department Director recommends that the City Commission approve and authorize the appropriate City officials to execute the CSA and the Authorization to Proceed for Work Order Number CDM 26-02 with CDM Smith, Inc. for stormwater program management consulting services, on an as-needed basis, in an amount up to $999,843.96, based on the project scope, fees, and contract terms.
Fiscal Impact:
Funding for this project requires amending the approved FY 2026 Capital Improvement Plan as detailed in Exhibit 1, subject to approval of this resolution.
Department staff will manage this project. No additional staff are needed as a result of this project.
Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:
Vincent Morello, Director, Public Utilities
Chris O’Brien, Director, Public Safety