DATE: June 24, 2026
TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and County Commissioners
THROUGH: Carla Bell-Johnson, Deputy County Administrator, County Administration
FROM: Rich Steiger, Manager, Facilities Management Division
CONTACT: Rich Steiger, Manager
PHONE: 407-836-7473
DIVISION: Facilities Management Division
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approval of Change Order No 1, Contract Y24-789 Orange County Courthouse Fire Pump, with Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP in the amount of $288,209.80, for a revised lump sum contract amount of $910,059.80. District 5. (Facilities Management Division)
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PROJECT: Orange County Courthouse Fire Pumps Replacement.
PURPOSE: To provide funding for the Installation of a temporary fire pump to maintain fire protection for the Orange County Courthouse while the main fire pump is being replaced.
BUDGET: Accounting Line Number: 1023-043-1787-3810
JUSTIFICATION/DISCUSSION:
Bidding and permitting were done concurrently to expedite the process and this change order is to address building permit comments. Following a review of the permitted construction drawings, the City of Orlando Fire Department determined that a temporary fire pump system must be provided during the replacement of the permanent fire pumps. This requirement is in accordance with NFPA 1 (Section 13.3.3.6.5) and NFPA 25 (Section 15.5), which mandate continuous fire protection coverage during system impairments. The project was originally bid with a fire watch.
PREVIOUS ACTIONS TO THIS CONTRACT:
Contract award was approved on August 13, 2024.
Original Contract dated August 27, 2024. Lump sum amount - $ 621,850.00
Proposes Change Order No. 1 dated June 16, 2026. Lump sum amount - $ 288,209.80 Installation of a temporary fire pump to maintain fire protection for the Orange County Courthouse while the main fire pump is being replaced.
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