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r <br />MAY 26 1992 <br />ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS <br />In considering the above two options, staff became aware of the <br />availability of Bill Howard, a local resident who is retired from <br />the Florida DOT after 30 years experience as a construction <br />inspector. Bill has been employed by Kimball/Lloyd for the past <br />10 years (both permanent and part time), and he inspected past <br />county projects such as the 16th Street widening and pedestrian <br />improvements (1982-83) and the recent South AlA Recreation Path <br />(1991). Bill's qualifications are excellent and he is held in <br />high esteem by most professionals and citizens of Indian River <br />County. <br />The Personnel Department has investigated the method of <br />employment, and recommend' contracting through an employment <br />agency for Mr. Howard's services. The cost to the County as <br />agreed upon by Mr. Howard, would be $40,000 per year ($19.23/hr <br />which includes all benefits) plus a 1.245% employment agency fee <br />of $747 per year. This option would result in a substantial <br />savings to the County. The project design consultant, Glace and <br />Radcliff, Inc. would be used for professional consultation only <br />on an as needed basis. Since no bridges and few structures are <br />included on the Phase 4 project, staff does not anticipate a need <br />for frequent consultant supervision. <br />RECOMMENDATIONS AND FUNDING <br />It is recommended that staff be authorized to employ Mr. Bill <br />Howard through the "At Your Service" agency for an annual cost of <br />$40,747 beginning around June 15, 1992. Funding to be from <br />Indian River Boulevard North Extension Fund 309. The term of <br />employment is estimated to be 18 months. <br />Commissioner Scurlock asked what kind of liability insurance <br />would be in place in terms of Mr. Howard's employment and contract <br />if, for instance, there are significant problems with the lack of <br />inspection of a particular critical part of this project. <br />Public Works Director Jim Davis explained the way it has <br />worked on most road construction projects is that the resident <br />inspector usually works with an engineer. The resident inspector <br />does not make decisions on the job. Basically, he is there on a <br />day to day basis to make sure the contractor is performing the work <br />as set forth in the specifications and contract documents. If <br />there is any question of any degree of technicality, he goes to the <br />design engineer and the design engineer investigates and makes a <br />30 <br />I <br />