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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final Attachments: Staff Report Agreement for LF G Flare and Piping Old Draft - Replaced 6/25 Agreement for LFG Flare and Piping Agreement - Redline 062524 Approved staff's recommendation July 2, 2024 8.S. 24-0556 Additional Authorization for County Administrator to Approve Change Orders to Agreement for Fire Station 11 Remodel Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board authorize the County Administrator to execute additional change orders up to a total project cost of $650,000. Attachments: Staff Report Vice Chairman Flescher voiced his concern regarding the Fire Station remodel project that had been underway since 2020. He underscored the challenges faced in 2022, and the profound impact on the fire medics serving in Indian River County. He pointed out that the medics had been residing in a portable trailer on the property with limited amenities due to the ongoing construction. Expressing his dismay at the sluggish pace of the project and the toll it has taken on the medics' well-being, he proposed that it might be time to reassess the project and give precedence to the needs of the fire medics. Commissioner Earman agreed with Vice Chairman Flescher's suggestion to reevaluate the bond. He emphasized the need for a change in approach and expressed hope that finding someone capable of completing the job would positively shift the project's progress. Chief David Johnson, Director of Emergency Services, stated that he was very unhappy with the project. He noted the Fire Chief had been regularly present at the site, but no recent progress had occurred. The Intertech Construction Corporation of America, Inc. (Intertech)'s project team blamed others for delays, making it difficult for the crews. Chief Johnson mentioned he had discussed the possibility of pulling the bond with the County Attorney, but noted that this could further delay the project. He was open to discussing the best course of action. County Attorney Bill DeBraal stated that calling the bond now would highlight the lack of qualified personnel and slow progress. This would likely prompt the bond company to hire a new contractor under a Reservation of Rights. He reported that the County and Intertech had exchanged letters, with the County urging improvement and Intertech arguing against breach of contract. He stated pursuing this route may cause only minor delays compared to the time it would take Intertech to rectify the problems at Fire Station 11. Indian River County Florida Page 9