Title
A Resolution Of The Hollywood, Florida Community Redevelopment Agency (“CRA”), Authorizing The Appropriate CRA Officials To Execute An Authorization To Proceed For Work Order No. BCRA 20-022 With Applied Technology And Management, Inc. To Provide Professional Consulting Services For The Near Shore Mermaid Reef In An Amount Up To $82,500.00.
Strategic Plan Focus
Infrastructure & Facilities
Body
Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Resolution.
Explanation:
At the October 4, 2023 meeting, the Community Redevelopment Agency (“CRA”) Board discussed the near shore mermaid reef project. By constructing an artificial reef, residents, guests, and visitors will enjoy their stay in Hollywood and the reef construction will build a stable habitat for marine organisms. Additionally, the near shore reef will increase the number of visitors to the Beach District.
On September 6, 2023, pursuant to Resolution R-CRA-2023-34, the CRA Board authorized the appropriate CRA officials to negotiate and execute agreements with three firms which were selected to provide coastal engineering services for the CRA.
As a result, the CRA has a continuing contract with Applied Technology and Management, Inc. (“Applied Technology”) to provide coastal engineering services. The terms of the agreement is for three years with the right to renew for two additional one-year terms.
The CRA staff requested a proposal to provide engineering services, construction administration, annual monitoring, schedule and other points of diligence relative to near shore reef. Applied Technology provided the CRA with a proposal in the amount of $82,500.00 to perform professional consulting services associated with the project.
Fiscal Impact:
Funding for this project is available in account number 163.639901.5200.563010.001599.000.000 (Mermaid Offshore / Near-shore Reefs).
Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:
Jorge Camejo, Executive Director