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Contribution In Aid of Construction Agreement With Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative, Inc., for Electrical Project at Tax Collector Building (Contract No. 25-A0239/CT; Amount: $190,502.86)
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
On April 23, 2024, the Board approved award of contract for the Hernando County Tax Collector Building Project to Charles Perry Partners, Inc., for Construction Management Services, Contract 2021-RFP-GM/GC-015-TB.
The County has received an invoice from Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative, Inc., (WREC) in the amount of $190,502.86 to perform the needed work of underground primary and street light relocation direct drills on Forest Oaks Blvd to accommodate the Tax Collector’s Office at 7849 Forest Oaks Blvd. WREC requires that the County enter into the attached Contribution in Aid of Construction Agreement prior to work commencing.
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 $190,502.86 is available in the following:
Fund: 0011 - General Fund, Department: 01051 - BOCC, Account: 5606201 - Bldgs-Constn and/or Imp
LEGAL NOTE
Per Purchasing Ordinance, Part II, Chapter 2, Article V, Sec. 2-101, electrical utilities services are exempt from competitive solicitation.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Board approve and authorize the Chairman’s signature on the attached Contribution in Aid of Construction Agreement, Contract No. 25-A0239/CT, with Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative, Inc., in the amount of $190,502.86.
It is further recommended the Board authorize the Chief Procurement Office to approve change orders as necessary and required up to budgeted amounts.