Submitted By: Samuel Grant
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Presentation By: Sean Lanier
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Department: Engineering
FORMAL TITLE:
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Additional funding for the annual Sidewalk Maintenance and Repair Services contract with Marion Rock, LLC in the amount of $600,000, increasing the existing contract not-to-exceed amount to $1,200,000
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place, Operational Excellence
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
N/A
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BACKGROUND:
Multiple City of Ocala (City) departments utilize this agreement for various concrete projects on City property and along rights-of-way. These projects include, but are not limited to, concrete sidewalks, concrete driveways, concrete removal, curbing, curb ramps, conduit, handrails, traffic separators, concrete curb and gutter removal and replacement, mitered ends, decorative concrete, end walls, and sod.
City Council approved the original Sidewalk Maintenance and Repair Services contract with Marion Rock, LLC on August 19, 2025, for an amount not to exceed $600,000. The original contract expires on August 5, 2027.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
Project demand has exceeded initial projections due to increased repair needs across multiple departments. As a result, expenditures under the current contract have approached the approved not-to-exceed amount. To ensure continuity of operations and prevent delays to ongoing and scheduled improvements, additional funding is required. An increase of $600,000 will provide sufficient capacity to complete high-priority repairs throughout the remainder of the contract term.
Examples of increased repair needs include Heather Trace and Fore Ranch sidewalk repair, Jervey Gantt and Clyatt Park pickleball courts, sidewalk repairs for water service, and WRF#2 concrete projects.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for this request will come from existing departmental budgets, including Engineering, Public Works, and Central Maintenance accounts. Additional appropriations will be processed as necessary to support continued sidewalk, curb, and concrete repair activities.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
This request modifies funding only and does not alter the approved procurement method or contract term.
LEGAL REVIEW:
The funding amendment will be reviewed and approved for form and legality by the City Attorney, William E. Sexton.
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with Changes
• Table
• Deny