Placement: Consent Agenda
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Approve Amendment #1 to Contract #20220044 with Wharton-Smith, Inc. the Westport Wastewater Treatment Facility Nutrient Reduction Improvement Project.
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Submitted By: Kevin R. Matyjaszek, Utility Systems Director
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of a high-performing city government organization.
Summary Brief (Agreements/Contracts only)
1. Prepared by: Procurement Management Department ("PMD") and Utility Systems Department ("USD").
2. Parties: City of Port St. Lucie and Wharton-Smith, Inc. ("Contractor")
3. Purpose: To amend Contract #20220044 to proceed with the next step in the Westport Nutrient Reduction Improvement Project ("Project") establishing an early estimated Guaranteed Maximum Pricing ("GMP") for the Westport Wastewater Treatment Facility Nutrient Reduction Improvement Project ("Project").
4. New/Renewal/Modified: Modified.
5. Duration: The term for pre-construction services was 180 days. The Contractor is requesting an additional 60 days as part of this Amendment to proceed with purchasing the items which require a long lead time for the Project.
6. Benefits to Port St. Lucie: To provide high quality treatment to reduce nutrients discharged to the St. Lucie River in compliance with new State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection ("FDEP") limits for nitrogen and phosphorous. By reducing the amount of nutrients discharged, it will reduce the growth of algae, improve the water quality, and reduce health effects impacting the St. Lucie River.
7. Cost to Port St. Lucie (Annual and Potential): The estimated cost of pre-construction services was $210,305.00. The Contractor estimates the early GMP in the amount of $6,721,703.00.
Presentation Information: N/A
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve Amendment #1 to Contract #20220044 establishing an early estimated Guaranteed Maximum Price and authorizing the Contractor to proceed with construction and r...
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