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Authorize execution of the Public Art Agreement with Visual Original Customs, LLC (Derrick Monk) for the Design, Fabrication/installation at the Board of Elections Building located at 3825 S. Roxboro St#101, Durham NC for a total not-to-exceed $110,000
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Date of BOCC Meeting: January 12, 2026
Request for Board Action:
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The Board is hereby requested to authorize the County Manager to enter into a contract with artist, Derrick Monk (Visual Original Customs LLC), for the design, fabrication and installation of the Public Art at the Board of Elections located at 3825 S Roxboro St #101, Durham, NC 27713 for $100,000, plus an owners contingency for $10,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $110,000. (See Attachment 1, page 1).
The RFQ for Public Art was advertised and posted on the CAFÉ (Call for Entry) website on January 14, 2024. One hundred and sixty-four applications were received on February 15, 2024. An Art Review Committee comprised members from Engineering, Architects, City of Durham, and Community organizations to review the online applications. The review committee reviewed responses and brought forward the top twelve applicants. Artist was selected as the Artist for the project Public Art. The committee agreed to enter into a contract for the Public Art design based on the body of work highlighted during the evaluation and interview process.
On November 18, 2025, Derrick Monk presented the current concept to the Durham Public Art Committee. The Public Art Committee recommended moving forward with this project. The funds for this project are included in the Board of Election Capital Project account. (See attachment 2, pages 1-4)
Alignment with Strategic Plan: The Public Art at this facility meets Sustainability Goal to Create, maintain and preserve vibrant inclusive spaces in the County
Resource Persons: Brenda Hayes-Bright, Assoc. AIA, CDT, MPM, Project Manager, Sarah Martin, Public Art Coordinator, Peri Manns, ASLA, LEED GA, Deputy Director of Engineering and Environmental Services, and Jay Gibson, P.E., Director of Engineering and Environmental Services.
County Manager’s Recommendation: County Manager to recommends that the Board approve authorize the County manager to enter into a contract with artist, Derrick Monk (Visual Original Customs LLC), for the design, fabrication and installation of the Public Art at the Board of Elections building located at 3825 S Roxboro St #101, Durham, NC 27713 for $100,000, plus and owners contingency of $10,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $110,000.
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County Manager: ____________________________