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Authorize the County Manager to Increase the Contingency by $401,025.39 for the Construction Manager at Risk Contract with Samet Construction for the OES Fleet Maintenance to a not-to-exceed amount of $3,100,944.
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Date of BOCC Meeting: March 9, 2026
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to authorize the County Manager to increase the contingency by $401,025.39 for the construction manager at risk contract with Samet Corporation for the OES Fleet Maintenance Facility project located at 1129 E. Geer St., Durham NC, to a not-to-exceed amount of $3,100,944.
On June 9, 2025, the BOCC awarded the Construction Manager at Risk (CM@R) preconstruction 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. The project has been broken into 3 GMP (Guarantee Maximum Price) packages to facilitate an efficient scheduling and delivery process.
On August 11, 2025, the BOCC approved GMP #1 early release packages which consisted of immediate and long lead time items including: (1) Site Utilities -Sprinkler Service (2) Electrical Switchboards, Panels, MTS and (3) Mechanical HVAC Units and Exhaust Capture.
On October 27, 2025, the BOCC approved CPA No. 26CPA010 and BOA No. 26BCC031 appropriating an additional $3,020,000 of Debt Service Fund Fund balance to the PAYGO Fund to support the Temporary OES Fleet Maintenance Facility Renovation Capital Project (4730DC164) and requested authorization for the County Manager to execute a contract amendment or change order with Samet Corporation for GMP#2 in the amount of $2,479,112.96 (bid packages plus allowances), and to execute any other related contracts or change orders not to exceed $2,699,918.61. This brought the project budget to $4,020,000.00. This authorization will allow the County to contract up to an amount not-to-exceed $3,100,944.00 for the construction contract. This contingency adjustment will allow all elements to be added to the total contract. Funding for these elements is available in the current CIP budget.
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 after May 2026. The scope of work includes interior renovations and building system upgrades and replacements.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This project allows Durham County Government to increase their ability to have a Safe & Resilient Community
Resource Persons: Dan Nosbusch, Project Manager; Peri Manns, Deputy Director, Engineering & Environmental Services
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board authorize the increase to the contingency by $401,025.39 for the construction manager at risk contract with Samet Corporation for the OES Fleet Maintenance Facility project located at 1129 E. Geer St., Durham NC, to a not-to-exceed amount of $3,100,944.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________