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NOVI 1933 . V5 PAGE2,59 Z. The required engineering services could be put out for bid with the following disadvantages: a. A new firm will be unfamiliar with the landfill site and will have to perform an extensive amount of work that has already been completed. b. Submittal of an application will be delayed for a period of time that may not be acceptable to DER. RECONINENTDATION: Staff recommends that the Agreement Addendums for the professional services of Post, Buckley, Schuh, and Jernigan, Inc., be approved and that the Board authorize the Chairman to sign the Addendums on the County's behalf. Utilities Director Pinto presented staff's recommendation. Commissioner Scurlock questioned continuing long term relations with firms without having some type of renegotiation. He was., not questioning the firm's performance, but felt we should take advantage of the competitive market. Administrator Wright agreed, but felt that in this particular case, it would be best to continue with the present firm. Director Pinto explained that the firm had done a considerable amount of work on the original permit application with the Port St. Lucie office. However, when it came time to work with the Orlando office, we had to start all over again. If we were to switch consultants at this time, much of the work would have to be redone and we would end up paying twice for the same job, and he felt -that it would be best to retain these consultants. Mr. Pinto reported that they had negotiated the terms of the agreement to a point of where they have agreed on a not to exceed amount, which is basically, $50,000 for the two Specific Service Agreements. Mr. William Simpson of Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc., pointed out that this particular contract did not include a markup on the hydrogeological survey. They put 71