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The lowest bid ($334,442.22) exceeds the allocated funding for the project, the timeline requiring bidders to honor their bids has expired, and staff therefore recommends the Board formally reject the bids. In response to the funding shortfalls, the ELC coordinated with FIND to solicit feedback on whether additional project funding from FIND in the 2023 WAP cycle was feasible. Based on this coordination, FIND has indicated that they will consider an additional application for up to $50,000 in the upcoming 2023 WAP funding cycle. The ELC has raised an additional $100,000 towards the construction of the project, bringing their contribution to $200,000. Assuming that the project receives the additional $50,000 in FIND funding (for a total FIND funding amount of $150,000), the project amount will be increased from the original budget of $200,000 to a revised amount of $350,000. A fourth modification of the lease Agreement between the Board of County Commissioners and the Environmental Learning Center has been drafted to provide for the Lessor act as an Applicant for the application to FIND in the 2023/24 WAP grant cycle in the amount of $50,000. FUNDING Contingent upon the 2023 FIND grant being awarded, a budget amendment will be needed to fund the additional $50,000. Funds, in the total amount of $350,000, will come from the Florida Boater Improvement Fund/Parks/ELC Main Dock Replacement account, number 13321072-066510-22013. urce Account Name Account Number Amount LC LC FL Boating Improvement Fund/Parks/ELC Main Dock Replacement 13321072-066510-22013 $200,000 IND Grant FL Boating Improvement Fund/Parks/ELC Main Dock Replacement 13321072-066510-22013 $150,000 I $350,000 As detailed in the fourth lease modification, if the final cost of the dock replacement is greater than $350,000, the Lessee shall pay the difference to the Lessor within 30 days of notice of the final amount of the dock project. If the final amount of the project is less than $350,000, the Lessor will reimburse Lessee any remaining amount of funds, after Lessor has been reimbursed in full. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff respectfully recommends that the Board approve the fourth modification to the Lease between the Board of County Commissioners and the Environmental Learning Center, and adopt the corresponding Resolution, and authorize the Chairman to execute said documents. Additionally, staff respectfully requests authorization for staff to apply for additional funds through the FIND 2023 Waterway Assistance Program. Finally, staff recommends the Board reject the bids submitted in response to invitation to bid 2022065. ATTACHMENT • Fourth Modification to Lease between the Environmental Learning Center and Indian River County • Resolution No. 2022 - Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners Authorizing Application to FIND Waterways Assistance Program APPROVED AGENDA ITEM FOR DECEMBER 13.2022 57