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Amendment No. 1 to Contract With Cross Construction Services, Inc., for Linda Pedersen Park Observation Tower Demolition and Removal Project (Contract No. 23-RFQ00435/TPR; Amount: $40,900.00)
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
On June 24, 2025, the Board awarded Cross Construction Services Inc. Quote 2 under Contract No. 23-RFQ00435/TPR (Pre-Qualification of Vendors for Demolition Services).
The quote was awarded in the amount of $26,200.00. When the quote was solicited it included demolition of the Port Authority building and the Linda Pederson Park Observation Tower. On June 24, 2025, the BOCC requested that the tower be evaluated by a structural engineer for potential of repair. Since that time, it has been determined that the tower will need to be demolished and rebuilt. Therefore, this item is requesting an amendment to the original contract in the amount of $40,900.00 for the demolition and removal of the Linda Pederson Tower. Amendment No. 1 will increase the total contract amount from $26,200.00 to $67,100.00. Except for items noted in the requested amendment, all other terms and conditions shall remain the same.
The Chief Procurement Officer has reviewed this requirement for conformance to Procurement Ordinance and Purchasing Policies and Procedures.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Funding in the amount of $40,900 is available in the following:
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Fund: 0011 - General Fund, Department: 04441 - Parks & Recreation, Account: 5606301 - Improv (Grtr Than 10,000)
CIP 111906 - Linda Pedersen Tower Removal - approved in the FY 26 budget.
LEGAL NOTE
The Board has the authority to act on this item pursuant to Part II, Chapter 2, Article V of the Hernando County Code of Ordinances.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended the Board approve and authorize the Chairman’s signature on the attached Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 23-RFQ00435/TPR, Quote No. 2 increasing the original contract value by $40,900.00, for a new total Contract amount of $67,100.00.
It is further recommended that the Board authorize the Chief Procurement Officer to approve change orders as necessary and required up to the annual budgeted amount.