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A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute Authorization To Proceed For Work Order Nos. H&S 26-12 And H&S 26-13 With Hazen And Sawyer, P.C. For In-House Support Services, On An As-Needed Basis, In A Combined Amount Up To $500,000.00.
Strategic Plan Focus
Infrastructure & Facilites
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Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Resolution.
Explanation:
The Department of Public Utilities (“Department”) is responsible for planning, designing, managing, and inspecting water and sewer-related projects. The Department needs engineers to help with daily operations, designing of small projects, meeting regulatory compliance, and providing support for grant applications, laws, and contracts.
On August 30, 2023, the City Commission approved Resolution No. R-2023-251, that allowed the execution of agreements with five engineering firms, including Hazen and Sawyer, P.C. (“Hazen”), to assist with projects at the Water Treatment Plant and the Southern Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant.
These engineering firms are needed for tasks such as:
Regulatory Compliance:
o Permit modifications and renewals
o Consent Orders and amendments
o Proactive participation in the development of responses to new regulations
o Technical evaluations and reports to address regulatory issues
Support for the Implementation of the Wastewater Master Plan
Large User Issues:
o Assistance with engineering aspects of dispute resolution
o Developing presentations and project status reports
Administrative Assistance:
o Evaluation of new technologies
o Periodic reassessment of upgrade and uprate programs
o Preparation of technical letters, reports, and presentations
Engineering Assistance:
o Development of capital improvement project budgets, cost estimates, and schedules
o Design, review, and management of capital improvement projects
o Oversight and inspection of projects during construction
o Preparation o...
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