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Termination of Engineering Contract for Seminole Wekiva Trail Tunnels

Original title: Approve the Unilateral Termination of Greenman Pederson, Inc. (GPI) of Babylon, NY, under PS-4310-22/GCM - Engineering Services for Seminole Wekiva Trail Tunnels at SR 434 and SR 436 and authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Division to execute the Unilateral Termination. Countywide (Stephen Koontz, Deputy Resource Management Director) Requesting Department - Public Works

July 22, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This action ends the county's professional relationship with a specific engineering firm for two trail tunnel projects, which may impact the project timeline and the procurement of future engineering services for these locations.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Greenman Pederson, Inc.

The firm's contract with the county for engineering services is being terminated.

Public Works Department

The department is responsible for the oversight of the project and the execution of the contract termination.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 22, 2025.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Board of County Commissioners has approved the of a contract with Greenman Pederson, Inc. (GPI) for engineering services related to the Seminole Wekiva Trail tunnel projects at SR 434 and SR 436.

Key Facts

The Board of County Commissioners approved the unilateral termination of contract PS-4310-22/GCM.
The contract was held by Greenman Pederson, Inc. (GPI) of Babylon, NY.
The contract covered engineering services for the Seminole Wekiva Trail tunnels at SR 434 and SR 436.
The Purchasing and Contracts Division is authorized to execute the termination.
The request was submitted by the Public Works department.
The action was introduced on June 26, 2025.
The status of the file is marked as 'Passed'.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'unilateral termination' mean in this context?

It means the county is ending the contract with the engineering firm on its own authority, without requiring the agreement of the other party.

Will the Seminole Wekiva Trail tunnel projects continue?

The document does not specify the future status of the projects, only that the current engineering contract for them has been terminated.

Why It Matters

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Contract Termination Pattern

The use of a 'unilateral' termination suggests a potential dispute or a change in project direction that required immediate cessation of services.

Greenman Pederson, Inc.Public Works

Connected Entities

organizationGreenman Pederson, Inc.“The engineering firm whose contract is being terminated.”Map →

organizationBoard of County Commissioners“The governing body that approved the termination.”Map →

other2025-652“The file number for this legislative action.”Map →

otherPS-4310-22/GCM“The specific contract identifier being terminated.”Map →

organizationPublic Works“The department requesting the contract termination.”Map →

personStephen Koontz“Deputy Resource Management Director who presented the request.”Map →

Sources

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