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Contract Amendment for Sinkhole Repair Services

Original title: 1st Amendment to Contract #11524 Annual Subsurface Injection and Grout Services to Foundation Services of Central Florida, not to exceed (NTE) $500,000 annually, to repair sinkholes for the Public Works Department

March 8, 2022

infrastructure public works sinkhole repair government contracts

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The Frame

What this does

This amendment establishes a $500,000 annual cap on taxpayer-funded expenditures for sinkhole remediation services performed by a private contractor for the county.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Foundation Services of Central Florida

The company is subject to a $500,000 annual spending cap for their services.

Public Works Department

The department is limited to $500,000 in annual spending for these specific repair services.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 8, 2022.

What's next

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Summary

The Board of County Commissioners is considering an amendment to an existing contract with Foundation Services of Central Florida for sinkhole repair. The amendment sets an annual spending limit of $500,000 for and services provided to the Public Works Department.

Key Facts

The amendment sets a 'not to exceed' (NTE) annual budget of $500,000 for the contract.
The contract covers subsurface injection and grout services.
The services are specifically for the repair of sinkholes.
The services are provided to the Public Works Department.
The contractor is Foundation Services of Central Florida.
The document is filed under number 22-0203.
The item is classified as a 'Consent Item' for the Board of County Commissioners.

Why It Matters

This amendment establishes a $500,000 annual cap on taxpayer-funded expenditures for sinkhole remediation services performed by a private contractor for the county.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this contract amendment?

It amends an existing agreement to provide a clear annual spending limit of $500,000 for sinkhole repair services.

Who is performing the repair work?

Foundation Services of Central Florida is the contractor.

What does 'NTE' mean in this document?

stands for 'not to exceed,' meaning the county will not spend more than $500,000 annually under this specific contract.

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Contract Spending Cap

The amendment formalizes a specific annual financial ceiling for sinkhole remediation, suggesting a move toward tighter budget control for this service.

Foundation Services of Central Florida Public Works Department

Connected Entities

organizationPublic Works Department“The county department overseeing the sinkhole repair projects.”Map →

organizationFoundation Services of Central Florida“The contractor providing subsurface injection and grout services.”Map →

organizationBoard of County Commissioners“The governing body reviewing the contract amendment.”Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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