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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA MEMORANDUM *ftw TO: Joseph A. Baird, County Administrator THROUGH: Christopher R. Mora, P.E., Public Works Director Cyv.-' FROM: Christopher J. Kafer, Jr., P.E., County Engine SUBJECT: Renewal of Professional Geotechnical Services Agreement for 2013-2014 DATE: February 1, 2013 DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS On March 2, 2010,the Board of County Commissioners approved five(5) Professional Geotechnical Service firms to provide various geotechnical services for Indian River County. The original contract was for one year with an option for three (3) one-year renewals at the county's discretion. This renewal is for the final one (1) year renewal option. County staff has negotiated standard fee schedules with each individual firm on the selection list. The fee schedule(s) reflect fair and competitive rates for comparable professional services and tasks. These fees will be the basis for individual projects, work orders and purchase orders. The selected firms below have submitted fee schedules that have been accepted by reviewing staff: Ardaman &Associates, Inc. Port St. Lucie, Florida GFA International, Inc. Port St. Lucie, Florida Dunkelberger Engineering&Testing, Inc. Port St. Lucie, Florida K.S.M. Engineering&Testing, Inc. Sebastian, Florida These firms have signed and returned the Renewal of Professional Geotechnical Services Agreement for Annual Geotechnical Services. The agreements are effective March 3, 2013 to March 2, 2014. All four firms maintained the previous year's fees and hourly rates. Universal Engineering Sciences, Inc. was approved by the Board of County Commissioners on ,,Ao- March 2, 2010, but did not return the renewal agreement for 2013-2014. F:\Engineering\Capital Projects\Amival Geotechnical Services Contract\2013-2014 Renewal\BCC Agn Approval Renewal Geotechnical 02-01- 36