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Authorize the County Manager to execute a contract with the team of Bordeaux Construction Company and Vistabution for Pre-Construction Services for the New Durham County EOC, Backup 911, & Sheriff’s Backup Call Center, Project No. DC-158, in an amount not to exceed $275,000
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Date of BOCC Meeting: January 13, 2025
Request for Board Action:
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The Board is hereby requested to authorize the County Manager to execute a contract with Bordeaux Construction Company/Vistabution for Pre-Construction Services for the New Durham County EOC, Backup 911, & Sheriff’s Backup Call Center in an amount not to exceed $275,000.00.
The Request for Qualifications (RFQ# 24-049) for Construction Manager at Risk Services for the Emergency Operations Center, Backup 911, and Sheriff’s Call Center was advertised in local newspapers on May 19, 2024. A pre-proposal conference was held on May 28, 2024, and eight (8) proposals were received on June 18, 2024. A Selection Committee comprised of representatives from the Emergency Management Office, Durham County Sheriff’s Office, City General Services, 911 Communications, and Durham County Engineering & Environmental Services Department reviewed the proposals. The selection committee deemed the Bordeaux Construction/Vistabution team as the most qualified for the project.
The Pre-Construction Services phase of the project is the first step in the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) process in which the contracting team will provide cost estimates, constructability reviews, schedule development and value analysis of the project design. This initial contract is necessary for the CMAR to provide analysis of the schematic design and design development of the project. Funding for this service is available in the Emergency Operations Center capital project account.
This project will replace the existing Durham County Emergency Operations Center with a new, secure, 2-story, 38,500 sf facility at the existing 1.5-acre site which is adjacent to the Durham County Youth Home. The new facility will consist of an Emergency Operations Center, Fusion Center, Emergency Management support offices, City/County Backup 911 Call Center, and Sheriff’s Backup Call Center. The existing EOC Facility will be demolished as part of this
project after the new facility is complete and occupied.
In accordance with the County’s High Performance Building Policy, this project will pursue LEED® Gold Certification.
This agenda item has been reviewed and approved by the Purchasing Division (See MWBE Attachment). In review of the M/WBE participation for this project, The Bordeaux Construction/Vistabution Team has committed to minority participation of $68,750 or 25% of the preconstruction contract.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This request aligns with the following strategic goal areas: Sustainable Infrastructure & Environment; Safe & Resilient Community
Resource Persons: Joel T. Jones, Project Manager; Peri D. Manns, Deputy Director of Engineering and Environmental Services, Jay Gibson, P.E., Director of Engineering and Environmental Services; Elizabeth Schroeder, Chief Emergency Manager; and Blair Bordeaux, President of Bordeaux Construction Company.
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board authorize the County Manager to execute a contract with Bordeaux Construction Company/Vistabution for Pre-Construction Services for the New Durham County EOC, Backup 911, & Sheriff’s Backup Call Center in an amount not to exceed $275,000.00.
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County Manager: ____________________________