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A Resolution Of The Hollywood, Florida Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA"), Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate CRA Officials To Execute An Agreement With Southeastern Engineering Contractors, Inc., For The Installation Of Backflow Preventers Along 30 East/West Streets, From Hollywood Boulevard To Sheridan Street, In An Amount Up To $1,016,187.00, With An Additional 30% Contingency Of Up To $304,856.10 For A Total Cost Up To $1,321,043.10; In Accordance With Section 38.41(C)(5) Of The Procurement Code. (Piggyback)
Strategic Plan Focus
Infrastructure & Facilities
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Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Resolution.
Explanation:
The CRA Board directed staff to evaluate and implement coastal resiliency, flood management improvements and infrastructure hardening along the central beach segment on the barrier island. The CRA along with the Department of Public Utilities evaluated the conditions of the central beach segment and concluded that the installation of redundant backflow preventers will be beneficial to improve localized flooding due to high tides.
The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA") has the need to hire an established company with experience in construction and rehabilitation of stormwater infrastructure, to install backflow preventers along 30 city streets from Hollywood Boulevard to Sheridan Street.
At the March 4, 2026, CRA board meeting, DPU and their consultant, CDM Smith and Associates, Inc. ("CDM") recommended timely installation of redundant backflow preventers due to their effective improvement of localized flooding from high tides, and a cost proposal from Southeastern Engineering Contractors Inc. ("Southeastern"), was presented. The total cost of up to $1,321,043.10, includes labor, materials and a 30% contingency for restoration work, drainage adjustments, field unforeseen conditions and owners additional request among others.
At the March 4, 2026, CRA Board meeting, the Board considered the recommendation...
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