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Ratification of Emergency Change Order to Purchase Order With Citrus Well Drilling for Well No. 11 Repair Related to Acid Treatment for Utilities Department
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
On January 29, 2026, the Chief Procurement Office approved the issuance of Purchase Order No. 26000453, for an estimated amount of $37,800.00 for Well Maintenance, Repair, and Drilling Services. Procurement is bringing the purchase order to the Board for ratification.
Purchase Order No. 26000453 was originally issued for $37,800.00.
Change Order No. 1 was approved by the Chief Procurement Officer on March 27, 2026, increasing the purchase order by $32,759.00 to $70,559.00 to complete emergency repairs needed for the acid treatment of Well No. 11.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVES
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FINANCIAL IMPACT
Funding, in the amount of $32,759.00 was available in:
B411-200-14102-40-53600-534600
Expense:
Fund: HCUD-Water & Sewer Fund - B411, Department: HCUD-Administration - 200, Group: HCUD Renewal & Replacement - 14102, Account: Operating: Repairs & Maintenance Svcs - 534600
LEGAL NOTE
The Board has the authority to act on this item pursuant to Chapter 2, Article V of the Hernando County Code of Ordinances, and Chapter 125, Fla. Statute.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended the Board approve Emergency Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $32,759.00 and ratify Purchase Order No. 26000453 in the total amount of $70,559.00 to Citrus Well Drilling, for repairs related to the acid treatment of Well No. 11.
It is further recommended that the BOCC authorize the CPO to approve change orders up to budgeted amounts.