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Approve Contract for Courthouse Fire Alarm Migration Capital Improvement Project with Siemens Inc. Under Siemens Sourcewell Contract #071624-SIE in the Amount of $446,118.44
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Date of BOCC Meeting: November 9, 2026
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to authorize the County Manager to enter into a service contract with Siemens Inc. under Siemens Sourcewell Contract #071624-SIE, in the amount of $446,118.44, subject to the review and approval of the County Attorney's Office, to upgrade initiating devices on the fire alarm system at Durham County Courthouse. Funding is available in the current FY27 Capital Improvement Projects budget for Ongoing Facilities Systems.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: Focus on Safe & Resilient Community SR 2 - Create happy, healthy, and safe places for residents and County employees. Focus on Sustainable Infrastructure & Environment under Objective SI 1 - Plan for the long-term use of County land, facilities, and equipment, and SI 2 - Increase the physical security of County Facilities. Fire alarm systems at the Courthouse are a life safety system and are required by National Fire Protection Association and Local Governmental Agencies.
Resource Persons: Motiryo Keambiroiro, Director of General Services: Shawn Swiatocha, General Services Assistant Director Building Operations: Matthew Parrott, General Services Electrical Supervisor
County Manager’s Recommendation:
The County Manager recommends that the Board authorize the County Manager to enter into service contract with Siemens Inc. under Siemens Sourcewell Contract #071624-SIE, in the amount of $446,118.44, subject to the review and approval of the County Attorney's Office, for fire alarm migration Capital Improvement Project at the Durham County Courthouse. As well as authorize the County Manager to execute future contract amendments if the cost of future amendments have been allocated within the CIP budget for Ongoing Facilities Systems.
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County Manager: ____________________________