Item:
Title
Approval of a Contract with North State Environmental in the Amount of $299,163.14 for Construction of the Neal Middle School Bioretention Pond
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Date of BOCC Meeting: July 8, 2024
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to authorize the County Manager to enter into a contract in the amount of $299,163.14 with North State Environmental for construction of the Neal Middle School Bioretention Pond. North State Environmental was selected for construction upon response to IFB 24-044 as advertised by Durham County Purchasing.
The Neal Middle School Bioretention Project was selected as the Stormwater Utility’s first capital construction water quality project. This will assist the County in meeting compliance mandates in accordance with the Falls Lake Nutrient Management Rules. The total project budget, including outreach, design, construction, and development of educational/curricula materials for Neal Middle School is approximately $450,000.00. WK Dickson, Inc., has provided design services for the project. County Stormwater received a $225,000.00 Environmental Enhancement Grant to fund a portion of the project. County Stormwater Utility Fee funds will be used for the remainder.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This agenda item supports Strategic Plan Goal 4: Environmental Stewardship and Community Prosperity. More specifically, it supports the objectives of improving water quality while providing educational opportunities.
Resource Persons: Ryan D. Eaves, PE, Stormwater and Erosion Control Division Manager; Jay Gibson, PE, Director of Engineering and Environmental Services; Tom Murray, PE, WK Dickson
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board authorize the County Manager to enter into a contract in the amount of $299,163.14 with North State Environmental for construction of the Neal Middle School Bioretention Pond. North State Environmental was selected for construction upon response to IFB 24-044 as advertised by Durham County Purchasing.
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County Manager: ____________________________