TO: Board of County Commissioners
THROUGH: John A. Titkanich, Jr., County Administrator
Nancy A. Bunt, Assistant County Administrator
Addie Javed, P.E., Public Works Director
Adam Heltemes, P.E., Roadway Production Manager
Douglas Ferrante, P.E., Infrastructure Project Manager
FROM: Jill Williams, Contract Support Specialist
DATE: August 18, 2025
SUBJECT: Release of Retainage and Approval of Change Order No. 1
Indian River County Shooting Range Pavement Improvements (IRC-2413)
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BACKGROUND
The Indian River County Public Shooting Range, originally constructed in 2001, has experienced significant deterioration of its paved access road. County staff developed a repair plan to address the issue. The project was advertised for public bid on April 6, 2025.
ANALYSIS
Engineering staff successfully redesigned the original plan from asphalt reclamation to a more effective asphalt overlay, resulting in a longer-lasting and cost-efficient solution.
Key enhancements include:
Safety Upgrades: Installation of a high-visibility crosswalk with clear signage to improve pedestrian safety.
Improved Drainage: Enhanced grading and drainage eliminated flooding and standing water in roadway and parking areas.
Traffic Flow Optimization: New pavement markings now clearly separate through traffic from parking stalls, improving traffic organization.
Accelerated Timeline: Originally contracted for 90 days, construction was completed in just 10 days – minimizing disruption to range operations and public access.
Change Order No. 1 is to make final adjustments ...
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