Item:
Title
Approval to Enter into a Contract with Siemen’s Industry for the Purpose of Upgrading the Fire Alarm System Initiating Devices Throughout the Durham County Detention Center, in the Amount of $394,346.60. The County Manager also recommends the Board to allow the County Manager to sign off on subsequent extensions, change orders or amendments associated with this contract, as necessary, so long as funds are available.
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Date of BOCC Meeting: March 24, 2025
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to authorize the County Manager to enter into a contract with Siemen’s Industry for the purpose of upgrading the fire alarm system initiating devices throughout the Durham County Detention Center, in the amount of $394,346.60. The County Manager also recommends the Board to allow the County Manager to sign off on subsequent extensions, change orders or amendments associated with this contract, as necessary, so long as funds are available.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This item aligns with Durham County Strategic Goal: Sustainable Infrastructure & Environment- Maintaining, protecting and improving natural and building systems to support a sustainable community.
Resource Persons: Motiryo Keambiroiro- Director General Services, Shawn Swiatocha- Assistant Director General Services.
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board authorize the County Manager to enter into a contract with Siemen’s Industry for the purpose of upgrading the fire alarm system initiating devices throughout the Durham County Detention Center, in the amount of $394,346.60. The County Manager also recommends the Board to allow the County Manager to sign off on subsequent extensions, change orders or amendments associated with this contract, as necessary, so long as funds are available.
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County Manager: ____________________________