Item:
Title
Approval of Capital Project Amendment No.25CPA026 Reducing the Detention Center Cell Window Replacement Capital Project (4190DC084) by $500,000 and Increasing the Ongoing Facilities Systems Upgrades Capital Project (4190DC087) by $500,000 to Cover Unanticipated Equipment Replacement Costs
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Date of BOCC Meeting: December 9, 2024
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to approve Capital Project Amendment No.25CPA026 reducing the Detention Center Cell Window Replacement Capital Project (4190DC084) by $500,000 and increasing the Ongoing Facilities Systems Upgrades Project (4190DC087) by $500,000 to cover unanticipated equipment replacement costs.
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Durham County Capital Projects |
Current Budget |
Increase/Decrease |
Updated Budget |
|
Detention Center Window Replacement (41904200DC084) |
$3,060,303.00 |
($500,000.00) |
$2,560,303.00 |
|
Ongoing Facilities Systems Project (41904200DC087) |
$1,257,070.36 |
$500,000.00 |
$1,757,070.36 |
The Durham County Detention Center fire pump is currently non-functional and needs to be replaced. The Sheriff’s staff must conduct round-the-clock fire watch on the building because it does not have a functioning sprinkler system. This condition is a life safety issue for the inmates and staff working at the building. The estimated cost of this project is $300,000.
Also, a bypass line and valves on the domestic water line servicing the Detention Center must be installed. Currently, if the main backflow goes down, there will be no water service to the building. This bypass will allow water service to the building if and when the backflow needs to be repaired. This is a necessary redundancy for a facility that must operate 24-7. The estimated cost of this project is $175,000.
Both projects fall within our Scope for the Ongoing Facilities Systems Upgrades. The Detention Center Window Replacement project’s construction cost was well below the estimated project construction cost. This leaves a surplus that can be used to cover the above request.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This project falls under the Sustainable Infrastructure & Environment Focus Area.
Resource Persons: Shawn Davis Assistant Director General Services, Howard Heldreth Plumbing Supervisor, Shawn Swiatocha Assistant Director General Services, Motiryo Keambiroiro Director General Services
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board approve Capital Project Amendment No.25CPA026 reducing the Detention Center Cell Window Replacement Project (4190DC084) by $500,000 and increasing the Ongoing Facilities Systems Upgrades Project (4190DC087) by $500,000 to cover unanticipated equipment replacement costs.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________