Okaloosa County BOCC — January 7, 2014 — Action Item Printout

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST DATE: January 7, 2014 TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board FROM: John Hofstad SUBJECT: Marler Park Boat Parking & Outdoor Exhibit Area: Change Order #2 DEPARTMENT: Public Works BCC DISTRICT: 2 STATEMENT OF ISSUE: On July 23, 2013, Okaloosa County entered into a contract with Gulf Atlantic Constructors, Inc. to perform the work associated with the Marler Park Boat Parking & Outdoor Exhibit Area project. Due to constructability issues with the original trench drain system, all parties have agreed to the revised system shown on Change Order No. 2. BACKGROUND: Gulf Atlantic Constructors, Inc. (GAC) was awarded the construction contract for the Marler Park Boat Parking & Outdoor Exhibit Area project. Improvements include the construction of additional boat trailer parking to be located on the southeast side of Marler Park along a new entrance road. An outdoor exhibit area will also be constructed to be used by the Emerald Coast Conference Center for outdoor attractions and events. This exhibit area consists of a 150' x 200' concrete slab with trench drain system. Through construction activities, several issues were discovered with the proposed trench drain system. To resolve all issues a revised trench drain system (ACO K200) has been agreed on by all parties as the best solution. Per Purchasing policy, Change Order 2 (in the amount of $53,085.19) requires Board approval. OPTIONS: Approve/disapprove Change Order No. 2 for the Marler Park Boat Parking & Outdoor Exhibit Area Project in the amount of $53,085.19. RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve/disapprove Change Order No. 2 for the Marler Park Boat Parking & Outdoor Exhibit Area Project in the amount of $53,085.19. RECOMMENDED BY: APPROVED BY: Ernie Padgett, County Administrator