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Utility board approves $366,000 engineering contract for sanitary force main replacement
Summary
The Riviera Beach Utility Special District unanimously approved a resolution to hire Craig A. Smith & Associates LLC for engineering inspection and permitting services related to replacement of sanitary force mains crossing the C‑17 and M canals, with payments not to exceed $366,000 from project 23040.
RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. — The Riviera Beach Utility Special District board on April 16 approved a professional services contract to provide engineering inspection and permitting for replacement of sanitary force mains that cross the C‑17 Canal and the M Canal.
The board adopted Resolution 11‑25UD, approving Craig A. Smith & Associates LLC to perform engineering inspection and permitting closure services for the project and authorizing payments from project number 23040 in an amount not to exceed $366,000.
Why it matters: the crossings carry sanitary force mains that traverse canals that flow toward West Palm Beach, so staff said the inspection and monitoring scope is larger than a typical pipe replacement and requires extra permitting and field oversight.
Details of the contract and vote
City staff told the board the overall capital project is budgeted at $3.4 million and that the engineering inspection and permitting authorization equals roughly 10.5% of that capital cost for the work required. Staff said the city procured the consultant using the CCNA process. City Manager Jonathan Evans also noted the project team has secured a DEO grant of $1,900,000 to help fund the work.
A motion to approve the resolution was made and seconded; the board voted unanimously to approve Resolution 11‑25UD. The vote recorded yes votes from Board member Davis Pannier, Board member Guyton, Vice Chair Kishamba Miller Anderson, Board member Espiritis, and Chair Shirley Lanier. The action was recorded as approved.
Staff comment and oversight
Evans told the board the higher‑than‑typical engineering costs reflect intensive monitoring requirements because the crossings are over waterways that connect to a neighboring potable system. Board members asked staff to monitor hourly fees in the consultant contract and to ensure the city’s owner’s representative or in‑house staff manage day‑to‑day invoice review to prevent cost overruns.
Ending
The board approved the contract and will fund the work from the project account; staff said they will return with procurement oversight briefings as needed.
