Item:
Title
Replacement of Steam Boilers at the County Detention Center
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Date of BOCC Meeting: February 24, 2025
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to approve a contract with O’Brien Atkins Associates, PA, in the amount of $149,758.00 for design and administrative services for the replacement of two steam boilers at the County Detention Center. O’Brien Atkins is the engineer of record for the facility, they will provide capacity analysis, construction documents, bid support and construction administration. They will provide recommendations on boiler sizing for the current building capacity.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This item aligns with Durham County Strategic Goal: Sustainable Infrastructure and Environment. Maintaining, protecting and improving natural and built systems to support a sustainable community.
Resource Persons: Motiryo Keambiroiro, Director General Services, Shawn Swiatocha, Assistant Director General Services, David Alpaugh Project Facilitator, General Services, Claude Eubanks, General Services HVAC Supervisor.
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board authorize the County Manager to enter into a contract with O’Brien Atkins Associates, PA in the amount of $149,758.00 to provide design and administrative services for the replacement of two steam boilers at the County Detention Center. The County Manager also recommends the Board allow the County Manager to sign off on subsequent extensions, change orders, or amendments associated with this contract as necessary to continue services as required as long as funds are available in the CIP Program.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________