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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 Change Order No. 1 With Razorback LLC, To Extend The Contract Duration For The Repair Of Clarifier No. 3 At The Southern Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant By 150 Days Due To Operationally Necessary Delays In Accordance With Section 38.48 Of The Procurement Code. (Change Orders)
Strategic Plan Focus
Infrastructure & Facilities
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Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Resolution.
Explanation:
The Department of Public Utilities (“Department”) operates the 55.5 million gallon per day Southern Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant (“SRWWTP”), which uses multiple processes to treat wastewater and produce high-quality effluent.
Clarifier No. 3 was constructed in 1975, rehabilitated in 2002, and separates and removes solids from wastewater, which is critical to the proper functioning of the SRWWTP.
On June 7, 2023, pursuant to Resolution No. R-2023-162, the City Commission authorized the appropriate City officials to execute a contract with Razorback LLC (“Razorback”) in an amount up to $4,425,191.00 for the repair of Clarifier No. 3 Project. This project was to be completed within 450 calendar days.
On December 11, 2023, Department staff issued the Notice to Proceed for the project. However, subsequent SRWWTP operational issues hindered the progress of the project, preventing Razorback from completing the work per the approved project schedule.
On January 28, 2025, the contractor submitted a Change Order proposal to extend the contract for 150 days to complete this critical construction.
Hazen and Sawyer, P.C., as the construction manager and engineer of record for the project, evaluated the proposed Change Order No. 1 with Department staff and determined that it is reasonable and in accordance with industry standards.
This agenda item seeks the City Commission’s approval and authorization for the appropriate City officials to execute Change Order No. 1 with Razorback to extend the contract term for 150 days.
Fiscal Impact:
Approval of this item will not fiscally impact the City as this change order impacts the number of days for project completion without impact on the cost. This project was previously funded in account number 442.409903.53600.563010.001874.000.000.
Department staff will manage this project. No additional staff are needed as a result of this project.
Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:
Feng (“Jeff”) Jiang, Assistant Director, Department of Public Utilities
Vincent Morello, Director, Department of Public Utilities
Chris O’Brien, Director of Public Safety