TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
THROUGH: John A. Titkanich, Jr., County Administrator
Kristin Daniels, Director, Office of Management & Budget
Jennifer Hyde, Procurement Manager
FROM: Shelby Ball, Procurement Specialist
DATE: February 25, 2026
SUBJECT: First Extension and Amendment to Agreements for Continuing Geotechnical Engineering Consulting Services (RFQ 2023061)
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BACKGROUND
The Board of County Commissioners awarded RFQ 2023061 to Andersen Andre Consulting Engineers, Inc., Ardaman and Associates, Inc., GFA International, Inc., dba Universal Engineering Services, Professional Service Industries, Inc., Terracon Consultants Inc., and Tierra South Florida, Inc., effective January 9, 2024, for continuing professional geotechnical engineering services. Various County Departments have utilized these consultants and have been pleased with services rendered thus far and requested to execute the First Extension and Amendment to the agreement, for an additional two-year period, with no changes to established rates.
ANALYSIS
The amendment includes Termination for Breach language, required by a recent change to statute.
BUDGETARY IMPACT
Funding for work orders under the agreements will vary, based on project and department. Individual work orders over $200,000 will be brought before the Board for review and approval. Per Section 105.01, Indian River County Code, the County Administrator may approve work orders for Continuing Consulting Services up to $200,000. A quarterly list of work orders approved by the Administrator will be presented to the Board as an informational item.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTIONS
Award of RFQ
POTENTIAL FUTURE BOARD ACTIONS
Final extension
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommended Action
Staff recommends the Board approve the first extension and amendment to the agreements with Andersen Andre Consulting Engineers, Inc., Ardaman and Associates, Inc., GFA Int...
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