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Approval of Oxford Road Drainage and Sidewalk Project

Original title: Award CC-5995-24/TAD Oxford Road Drainage and Sidewalk Project to Mercon Construction Co. of Winter Park, FL in the amount of $6,895,700.48 and authorize the Purchasing & Contracts Division to execute the Agreement; approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Resolution implementing Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #25-026 in the Public Works Interlocal Fund to appropriate funding in the amount of $3,382,598 and transfer $948,903 from 2014 Infrastructure Sales Tax Reserves. District 4 - Lockhart (Lorie Bailey Brown, CFO/Resource Management Director) Requesting Department - Public Works

March 11, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

Residents in District 4 (Lockhart) will see construction on Oxford Road to improve drainage and pedestrian infrastructure, funded by a $6.89 million contract and specific budget reallocations.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Residents of District 4 (Lockhart)

Residents will experience construction activity and subsequent changes to drainage and sidewalk infrastructure in their area.

Mercon Construction Co.

The company is contracted to perform the construction work for the specified dollar amount.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 11, 2025.

What's next

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Summary

The Board of County Commissioners has approved a $6.89 million contract with Mercon Construction Co. for drainage and sidewalk improvements on Oxford Road. The project is funded through a combination of new appropriations and a transfer from the 2014 .

Key Facts

The Board awarded contract CC-5995-24/TAD to Mercon Construction Co. for $6,895,700.48.
The project scope includes drainage and sidewalk improvements on Oxford Road.
The Board approved Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #25-026 for the Public Works Interlocal Fund.
The amendment appropriates $3,382,598 in funding for the project.
The amendment transfers $948,903 from the 2014 Infrastructure Sales Tax Reserves.
The Purchasing & Contracts Division is authorized to execute the agreement.
The Chairman is authorized to execute the resolution implementing the budget amendment.
The project is located in District 4 (Lockhart).

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is building the new sidewalks and drainage on Oxford Road?

Mercon Construction Co. of Winter Park, FL, was awarded the contract.

How is this project being paid for?

The project is funded through a $3.38 million appropriation and a $948,903 transfer from the 2014 .

Why It Matters

Residents in District 4 (Lockhart) will see construction on Oxford Road to improve drainage and pedestrian infrastructure, funded by a $6.89 million contract and specific budget reallocations.

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Use of Legacy Reserves

The project relies on funds from a 2014 Infrastructure Sales Tax reserve, indicating the use of long-term saved capital for current construction.

2014 Infrastructure Sales Tax Reserves

Connected Entities

personLorie Bailey Brown“CFO/Resource Management Director requesting the action.”Map →

organizationPublic Works“Department requesting the project and budget amendment.”Map →

organizationMercon Construction Co.“Contractor selected for the Oxford Road project.”Map →

locationDistrict 4 - Lockhart“Geographic area where the project will take place.”Map →

Sources

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