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BOOK 83 PACE 135 TO: James E. Chandler, County Administrator THROUGH: James W. Davis, P.E., Public Works Director FROM: Terry B. Thompson, P.E.-1/5r Capital Projects Manager SUBJECT: Indian River Boulevard Phase III Amendment No. 6 RE: Letter from Charles M. Green, Boyle Engineering Corporation to James W. Davis Dated February 11, 1991 DATE: April 5, 1991 DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS On January 22, 1991, the Board of County Commissioners authorized additional engineering services at a compensation not to exceed $20,000. Boyle Engineering proceeded with the work as authorized by Amendment No. 5 and found that the initial cost determination of $20,000 was not sufficient. The attached letter from Charles M. Green dated February 11, 1991 explains why Boyle Engineering is requesting that the not to exceed amount be increased to $26,500. j Boyle Engineering is also requesting that the County amend the Professional Services Agreement to increase the deductible' on professional liability insurance from a maximum of $200,000 to a maximum of $300,000. Risk Management has advised that the County can allow a $300,000 maximum deductible on the $3,000,000 errors and omissions insurance if the firm can cover the increased limit. The attached financial statement from Boyle Engineering indicates 'that the firm can cover a $300,000 maximum deductible. ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS I The alternatives are as follows: Alternative No 1 Authorize Amendment No. 6 increasing the not to exceed amount of Amendment No. 5 to $26,500 and the deductible on professional liability insurance to a maximum of $300,000. Alternative No 2 Do not authorize an increase in the not to exceed amount of Amendment No. 5 or in the deductible on professional liability insurance. RECOMMENDATIONS AND FUNDING Alternative No 1 is recommended whereby the attached Amendment No. 6 is approved. •Funding to be from -Account 309 - North Indian River Boulevard. 56