Item:
Title
Approval of Capital Project Amendment No.26CPA010 and Budget Ordinance Amendment No.26BCC031 Appropriating $3,020,000 of Debt Service Fund Fund Balance for the Temporary OES Fleet Maintenance Facility Renovation Capital Project (4730DC164), as well as Contract Amendment for the Construction Manager at Risk Contract for GMP#2 for the OES Fleet Maintenance Facility Renovation Project
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Date of BOCC Meeting: November 3, 2025
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to approve Capital Project Amendment No.26CPA010 and Budget Ordinance Amendment No.26BCC031 appropriating $3,020,000.00 of Debt Service Fund Fund Balance funding to the PAYGO Fund to support the Temporary OES Fleet Maintenance Facility Renovation Capital Project (4730DC164). The amendment also requests authorization for the County Manager to execute a contract amendment or change order with Samet Corporation for the OES Fleet Maintenance Facility Renovation project located at 1129 E. Geer St., Durham NC, for GMP#2 in the amount of $2,476,112.96 (Bid Packages plus allowances), execute any other related contracts including change orders if necessary not to exceed the available budget of $2,699,918.61 for GMP#2 of the project. (See Attachment 2, Page 3)
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Project Name and Number |
Current Budget |
Increase / Decrease |
Updated Budget |
|
Geer Street TEMP Fleet Maintenance Facility (4730DC164) |
$1,000,000.00 |
$3,020,000.00 |
$4,020,000.00 |
|
TOTAL |
$1,000,000.00 |
$3,020,000.00 |
$4,020,000.00 |
On June 9, 2025, the BOCC awarded the Construction Manager at Risk (CM@R) pre-construction services contract to Samet Corporation. The pre-construction services phase of the project was the first step in the CM@R process in which the contracting team provided cost estimating, constructability reviews, schedule development and value analysis of the project design. For an efficient scheduling process, the project has been broken down into 2 packages.
On August 11, 2025, the BOCC approved GMP #1 early release packages which consists of which were immediate and long lead time. (1) Site Utilities -Sprinkler Service (2) Electrical Switchboards, Panels, MTS and (3) Mechanical HVAC Units and Exhaust Capture.
GMP #2 covers the balance of the improvements required for Office of Emergency Services (OES) to move operations into the facility. This mode of bidding allows for timely completion of construction activities and the turnover of the facility, currently scheduled for April 8, 2026.
The goal of the Office of Emergency Services project is to renovate approximately 8,000 square feet of space at 1129 E. Geer St., formally used as a metal fabrication facility, to house the OES Fleet Maintenance Facility. The new facility delivery is critical as the current facility is scheduled for demolition in December 2025. The scope of work includes interior renovations and building system upgrades and replacements.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This item aligns with Strategic Plan Goal: Safe & Resilient Community: Create happy, health, and safe places for residents and County employees. This facility serves a critical role providing Durham County citizens with emergency medical services.
Resource Persons: Dan Nosbusch, Project Manager, Engineering & Environmental Services, Peri Manns, ASLA, LEED GA, Deputy Director of Engineering & Environmental Services.
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board approve Capital Project Amendment No.26CPA010 and Budget Ordinance Amendment No.26BCC031 appropriating $3,020,000.00 of Debt Service Fund Fund Balance funding to the PAYGO Fund to support the Temporary OES Fleet Maintenance Facility Renovation Capital Project (4730DC164). The amendment also requests authorization for the County Manager to execute a contract amendment or change order with Samet Corporation for the OES Fleet Maintenance Facility Renovation project located at 1129 E. Geer St., Durham NC, for GMP#2 in the amount of $2,476,112.96 (Bid Packages plus allowances), execute any other related contracts including change orders if necessary not to exceed the available budget of $2,699,918.61 for GMP#2 of the project.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________