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