SUBJECT
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Approve Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 22-098-04 with WSP USA Inc. (Consultant) for the Vaughn Road Widening Project ($158,670.05 one-time expense).
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DESCRIPTION
On February 20, 2024, the Board Approved Consulting Service Agreement 22-96-02 (the "Agreement") with WSP USA Environment & Infrastructure, Inc. (the "Consultant") to provide professional engineering services in connection with the Vaughn Rd Widening Project including developing a Preliminary Engineering Report that includes preliminary geotechnical services, roadway analysis, drainage analysis, construction cost estimates, right of way cost estimates, and coordination with the various Utility Agency Owners as well as the Southwest Florida Water Management District, in the amount of $112,447.00.
On 12/31/24, WSP USA Environmental & Infrastructure, Inc. merged with WSP USA, Inc. Therefore, to maintain continuity with the project, a new CSA agreement is needed under the Master Agreement of WSP USA, Inc.
Currently the Consultant has completed the design and other preliminary services described above and the County now wishes to engage the Consultant to provide continuing professional services for permitting, final design, and bidding support, for the Vaughn Rd Widening Project.
RECOMMENDATION
Request the Board approve CSA No. 22-098-04 with the Consultant at a not-to-exceed fee of $158,670.05, for the Vaughn Rd Widening Project.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are budgeted and available in the Transportation Millage Fund.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Klayton Fees, P.E., Project Manager
Roads & Drainage Division
863.535.2281
klaytonfees@polk-county.net