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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final March 11, 2025 16.13.2. 25-0367 Approval of SWDD Meeting Minutes of December 17, 2024 Recommended Action: Approve Attachments: 12172024SWDD Draft A motion was made by Commissioner Earman, seconded by Chairman Flescher, to approve the SWDD minutes of December 17, 2024, as written. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman Loar, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner Earman, and Commissioner Moss 16.13.3. 25-0251 Request for Approval of Change Orders to CK Contractors and Development (CK) for Landfill Improvement Projects Recommended Action: Solid Waste Disposal District staff recommends that its Board approve change orders to CK Contractors and Development (CK) for $878,004.12, with an amended overall total of $1,799,331.98, to provide construction services for landfill improvement projects, and authorize the Purchasing Manger to issue change orders to CK. Attachments: Staff Report CO No 1 to CK for Automated Scale Lane Project CO No 1 to CK for the Yard Waste Driveway Project Himanshu Mehta, the Managing Director of the Solid Waste Disposal District (SWDD), provided an update on the Landfill Improvement project. This initiative included the construction of a new concrete pad, a high-pressure skid, and a driveway crossing in connection with the Nopetro initiative. CK Contractors was selected for the job due to the lack of bids. Mr. Mehta noted that the project encountered delays primarily due to weather conditions and the Indian River County Water Control District's (IRFWCD) rejection of a 43 -inch pipe. This setback forced a switch to a 48 -inch pipe, resulting in necessary change orders. He requested additional funding to see the project through as equipment rental costs had increased. The team needed to complete the project before the next rainy season while addressing water quality concerns. However, they would continue to face challenges with installing sheet piles and managing budget overruns, with some project components still pending. During discussion, the Board and staff addressed the change order that led to increased costs for the pipe. The staff planned to attempt to resell the 43 -inch pipe that was ultimately not used. There were inquiries about the notifications from the IRFWCD to the County, which contributed to delays concerning dewatering, bypass operations, and a permit reversal. Mr. Mehta estimated that overall delays Indian River County, Florida Page 24