☐ Consent Agenda ☐Quasi-Judicial Public Hearing
☒ Regular Business 3:00 pm
☐ Public Hearing Change Order
DEPARTMENT: Utilities
SUBMITTED BY: Megan Deuchar
PRESENTED BY: Greg Harris
TITLE & DESCRIPTION:
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Contract Change Order #1 / DCR WWTP Expansion - Phase 1 Construction Project
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REQUESTED MOTION:
Approve Contract Change Order #1 with Poole & Kent Company of Florida for additional construction services associated with the DeSoto County Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion - Phase 1 project, contingent upon review and approval by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
SUMMARY:
Staff is requesting approval of Contract Change Order #1 with Poole & Kent Company of Florida for additional construction services associated with the DeSoto County Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion - Phase 1 project, contingent upon the review and approval by the EPA.
BACKGROUND:
In May 2025, FDOT notified DeSoto County of an offsite flooding issue along SR 31 resulting from changes to the natural stormwater flow following the original development of the Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant in 2007. To address these concerns, the County requested additional design services from Kimley-Horn to revise the construction plans for the current Phase 1 expansion and incorporate the necessary stormwater improvements. As a result of these revisions, additional construction work is required under the County's existing agreement with Poole & Kent Company of Florida. The Change Order includes modifications to the stormwater pond layout, additional drainage swales, stormwater structures and piping, a fire department connection, and associated site work. This Change Order increases the contract amount by $455,370.00 and adds 126 calendar days to the construction schedule. The new contract amount is $19,254,038.00, with a revised completion date of April 2, 2028. The original construction agreement is funded in part through a grant awarded by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. This Change Order is contingent upon review and approval by the granting agency.
FUNDS:
Budget Amount: Various Sources
Actual Agenda Item Cost: $455,370.00
Account Number: 413-71085356302002
Explanation: This project is funded by various grants and Utilities Department funds.