TO: CRA Board of Commissioners
FROM: Ivan J. Cabrera, AICP
THROUGH: Renée A. Jadusingh, Executive Director
DATE: February 27, 2024
FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DELRAY BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND AHRENS COMPANIES - 95 SW 5TH AVENUE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,314.36
Recommended Action:
Approve the Fourth Amendment to the Agreement between the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and Ahrens Enterprises DBA Ahrens Companies (Ahrens) for the construction of a commercial building located at 95 SW 5th Avenue in an amount not to exceed $3,314.36 and authorize the CRA Board Chair to execute all related documents for said purpose.
Background:
At the January 24, 2023, CRA Regular Board Meeting, the Board awarded the Invitation to Bid CRA 2022-01-R - 95 SW 5th Avenue Commercial Building Construction Project (“ITB”) to Ahrens, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, in the amount of $2,739,968.00. Subsequently, the CRA entered into an Agreement with Ahrens, dated February 28, 2023.
On April 25, 2023, the CRA Board approved the First Amendment to the Agreement. The First Amendment included the following provisions: Payment Procedures, Liquidated Damages, No Damages for Delay, Public Records, and Independent Contractor.
On September 28, 2023, the CRA Board approved the Second Amendment to the Agreement. The Second Amendment increased the Agreement amount by $1,500 and accounted for increases in costs for materials and labor to perform necessary structural adjustments to the foundation of the commercial building.
On January 23, 2024, the CRA Board approved the Third Amendment to the Agreement. The Third amendment increased the Agreement amount by $102,300.34 and accounted for materials and labor for: a modified roofing system, structural changes, and additional stucco work for finishes.
On February 8, 2024, Ahrens submitted a change order request in the amount of $3,314.36. The purpose of this change order r...
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