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Read. Follow. Verify.Termination of Construction Contract for Yankee Lake Water Facility
Record date · March 25, 2025
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What This Bill Does
The Board of County Commissioners has approved the unilateral termination of a construction contract with Ovation Construction Company, LLC for the Phase II renewal of the Yankee Lake Water Reclamation Facility. The Purchasing and Contracts Division Manager is authorized to execute this termination.
This action halts the current contract for the Yankee Lake Water Reclamation Facility Phase II project, which may impact the project's timeline and the selection of future contractors for the facility's renewal.
Who It Affects
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Ovation Construction Company, LLC
The company's contract for the Yankee Lake Water Reclamation Facility Phase II project is being terminated.
Utilities Department
The department is responsible for the project and requested the contract termination.
District 4 (Lockhart) residents
Residents may experience changes in the timeline or management of the local water reclamation facility project.
Key Facts
- The Board of County Commissioners approved the unilateral termination of the contract with Ovation Construction Company, LLC.
- The contract pertains to the Yankee Lake Water Reclamation Facility Renewal and Replacement - Phase II project.
- The termination is designated as 'for cause'.
- The Purchasing and Contracts Division Manager is authorized to execute the termination.
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- The project is located in District 4 (Lockhart).
- The request was initiated by the Utilities Department.
- The file number for this action is 2025-242.
- The action was introduced and passed on March 6, 2025.
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The use of a 'for cause' termination indicates a formal dispute or failure to meet contractual obligations by the vendor.
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