TO: Board of County Commissioners
THROUGH: John Titkanich, Jr., County Administrator
FROM: Kylie Yanchula, Natural Resources Director
DATE: September 9, 2025
SUBJECT: First Change Order to Work Order No. 01 Schulke, Bittle & Stoddard, LLC Old Dixie Highway Drainage (Westport Drive to 131st Street) IRC-2507
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BACKGROUND
On May 6, 2025, the Board of County Commissioners awarded Work Order No. 01 to Schulke, Bittle & Stoddard, LLC in the amount of $111,600 for drainage improvements to Old Dixie Highway from Westport Drive to 131st Street to prevent localized flooding in the area. Over the past couple of months, the contractor has been collecting data on the drainage concerns and evaluating potential solutions for improved conveyance. During the concept development phase, the Contractor identified potential stormwater quality improvements within the project area, which includes North Indian River Drive, that may be addressed in a joint design project between the Public Works Department and the Natural Resources Department. Change Order No. 01, in the amount of $8,725 addresses additional design costs for the project in order to provide further stormwater nutrient reductions in discharges to the Indian River Lagoon. This brings the total work order amount to $120,325.
ANALYSIS
This location was identified in the Stormwater Management Plan as a priority area for both conveyance and stormwater quality improvements.
BUDGETARY IMPACT
Funding for the change order is budgeted and available in the Optional Sales Tax/Natural Resources/North Indian River Drive Stormwater Treatment account number: 31523137-066510-24019 in the amount of $8,725.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTIONS
On May 2, 2023 the Board of County Commissioners approved the Continuing Services Contract Agreement for Consulting Engineering Services for Schulke, Bittle & Stoddard, LLC. On May 6, 2025, the Board of County Commissioners approved Work Order No. 01 Schulke, Bittle & Stoddard, LLC Old Dixie Highway Drainage (Westport Drive to 131st Street) IRC-2507.
POTENTIAL FUTURE BOARD ACTIONS
Award bid for the construction of the drainage system and stormwater quality improvements for Old Dixie Highway when construction plans and permitting are complete. Budget amendment if needed.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
Infrastructure; Environment
OTHER PLAN ALIGNMENT
Stormwater Management Plan (2025); Capital Improvement Element for Stormwater
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of Change Order No. 01 authorizing the $8,725 increase to the Work Order with Schulke, Bittle, & Stoddard. The new total work order price will be $120,325.