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Approval of $5 Million Engineering Contract for Port Everglades

Original title: MOTION TO APPROVE Agreement between Broward County and Chen Moore and Associates, Inc., for Continuing Services for Architectural and Engineering Consulting Services for Port Everglades, Request for Proposal (RFP) No. PNC2130373P1, for the Port Everglades Department, in a maximum not-to-exceed annual amount of $1,000,000 for the initial three-year term, and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the Agreement for up to two one-year terms, for a five-year potential total maximum not-to-exceed amount of $5,000,000; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same.

March 3, 2026

Port Everglades Infrastructure Engineering Government Contracting Broward County

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The Frame

What this does

This contract authorizes the expenditure of up to $5 million in public funds for professional consulting services to support infrastructure and construction projects at Port Everglades over the next five years.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Chen Moore and Associates, Inc.

The firm is the designated provider of services and recipient of the contract funds.

Port Everglades Department

The department will receive the architectural and engineering consulting services provided under the agreement.

Broward County Taxpayers

Taxpayers are the source of the $5 million in potential funding allocated for these services.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 3, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Broward County is entering into a contract with Chen Moore and Associates, Inc. to provide architectural and engineering consulting services for Port Everglades. The agreement has an initial three-year term with the option for two one-year renewals, totaling up to $5 million over five years.

Key Facts

The contract is for architectural and engineering consulting services at Port Everglades.
The vendor selected is Chen Moore and Associates, Inc.
The maximum annual spending limit is $1,000,000.
The initial contract term is three years.
The Director of Purchasing is authorized to renew the agreement for two additional one-year terms.
The total potential maximum expenditure over the five-year period is $5,000,000.
The Mayor and Clerk are authorized to execute the agreement.
The project is identified by RFP number PNC2130373P1.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this contract for?

It is for architectural and engineering consulting services specifically for Port Everglades.

How much will this cost taxpayers?

The contract has a maximum limit of $1 million per year, with a total potential cost of $5 million if all renewal options are exercised over five years.

How long does this agreement last?

The initial term is three years, with the possibility of two one-year extensions.

Why It Matters

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Multi-year Procurement Strategy

The contract utilizes a 3+1+1 structure to manage a $5 million total commitment over five years.

Broward County Chen Moore and Associates, Inc.

Connected Entities

locationPort Everglades“The site where the consulting services will be performed.”Map →

organizationBroward County“The local government entity entering into the contract.”Map →

organizationChen Moore and Associates, Inc.“The firm selected to provide architectural and engineering services.”Map →

otherPNC2130373P1“The Request for Proposal (RFP) identification number.”Map →

Sources

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