SUBJECT
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Approve agreement with Dewberry Engineers, Inc. to provide engineering services for repairs to Circle B Bar Reserve from Hurricane Milton (Not-to-Exceed of $1,149,927.44).
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DESCRIPTION
On December 2, 2025, the Board approved the selection committee’s recommendation and authorized staff to negotiate an agreement with Dewberry Engineers, Inc. in response to Request for Proposal (RFP) 25-652, Engineering Services for Repairs to Circle B Bar Reserve from Hurricane Milton.
Dewberry Engineers, Inc. will provide engineering services including design, permitting and study activities related to damage sustained during Hurricane Milton (October 2024), furthering damage that occurred during Hurricane Ian (September 2022), with the goal of restoring the site to pre-storm conditions or better. Restoring the site to pre-hurricane conditions will ensure continued improvements to water quality by allowing the Banana Creek Marsh system within Circle B Bar Reserve to function properly. Portions of the project will include repairs to historic berms constructed in the early 1900s and improvements to drainage infrastructure along the existing trail system. The scope also includes investigating opportunities to enhance the functionality of the wetland system and its hydraulic capacity to improve water conveyance to Lake Hancock and ultimately the Peace River.
The term of the agreement is through the completion of all services or until December 31, 2027, whichever occurs first.
RECOMMENDATION
Request Board approve agreement with Dewberry Engineers, Inc. to provide engineering services for repairs to Circle B Bar Reserve from Hurricane Milton.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are budgeted and available within the 5-year Parks and Natural Resources CIP within the Environmental Lands Acquisition Fund.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Brad Howard
Sr. Procurement Analyst
Procurement Division
(863) 534-6706
bradhoward@polkfl.gov