☐ Consent Agenda ☐Quasi-Judicial Public Hearing
☒ Regular Business 3:00 pm
☐ Public Hearing Agreement
DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services
SUBMITTED BY: Cindy Talamantez
PRESENTED BY: Mandy Hines
TITLE & DESCRIPTION:
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Apex Work Authorization 25/26-11 SE Airport Road SCRAP Design Services
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REQUESTED MOTION:
Approve Work Authorization 25/26-11 with Apex Corporation for SE Airport Road SCRAP Design Services
SUMMARY:
Apex Work Authorization 25/26-11 SE Airport Road SCRAP Design Services
BACKGROUND:
DeSoto County has received grant funding administered by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) through the Small County Road Assistance Program (SCRAP) for improvements to SE Airport Road from State Road 70 to County Road 760A (FPN 450319-1-54-01) in the amount of $3,928,638.00. The total project length is approximately 4.041 miles. Apex Companies (CONSULTANT) will perform an investigation of the existing roadway conditions and the need for improvements. CONSULTANT will evaluate road pavement improvements, drainage pipe replacement and safety improvements as allowed by the funding source and incorporate into the design based on need and available funding. CONSULTANT will provide engineering design services to develop complete bid/construction documents for this project. CONSULTANT will obtain an Environmental Resource Permit through the Southwest Florida Water Management District or confirmation of no permit required. This work authorization also includes surveying services and geotechnical testing.
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FUNDS:
Budget Amount: $3,928,638.00
Actual Agenda Item Cost: $306,058.00
Account Number: 304-60555416300319
Explanation: Design Services only, Construction and CEI will be separate projects from the same overall budget. Budget Amendment needed with the project commencing 10/1/26.