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BOOK 99 PAA75 <br />DATE: NOVEMBER 4, 1996 <br />TO: JAMES E. CHANDLER <br />COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR <br />FROM: TERRANCE G. PINTO <br />DIRECTOR OF UTILITY SERVICES <br />PREPARED WILLIAM F. M rILITY <br />E. <br />AND STAFFED CAPITAL PRO NEER <br />BY: DEPARTMENT SERVICES <br />SUBJECT: NORTH COUNTY R.O. PLANT CONTRACT INSPECTION <br />SERVICES <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY PROJECT NO. UW -94 -03 -WC <br />BACKGROUND <br />On October 1, 1996, the Indian River County Board of County <br />Commissioners approved a contract for the construction of the <br />above -referenced project with Warton Smith, Inc. (see attached <br />agenda item and minutes). As with previous projects, we have <br />contracted with the engineer for part-time inspection services with <br />the intent of utilizing a contract inspector for additional <br />inspection in lieu of extending the engineer's contract. The <br />Utilities Department staff also intends to maintain this practice <br />in all future plant expansion projects to reduce engineering costs. <br />ANALYSIS <br />As stated in previous projects, (see attached agenda and minutes), <br />the cost savings associated with the use of a contract employee is <br />substantial. The cost associated with additional inspection <br />services with the engineer is approximately $80.00/hr. Our <br />contract inspector is $22.00/hr., a savings of approximately 75%. <br />We are proposing to contract for inspection of this project and <br />request funding for the construction time period of 420 days. The <br />intent is to use this inspector on an as needed basis and return to <br />the Board of County Commissioners for additional funding if and <br />when required. The initial funding request is for $26,400.00. <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />The staff of the Department of Utility Services recommends approval <br />of hiring a contract inspector as outlined above. <br />ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by <br />Commissioner Eggert, the Board unanimously approved <br />hiring a contract inspector as outlined in staff's <br />memorandum and as recommended by staff. <br />CONTRACT WILL BE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE <br />CLERK TO THE BOARD WHEN EXECUTED AND RECEIVED <br />NOVEMBER 12, 1996 110 <br />