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Approve Execution of Design Narrative Contract with CPL Architects and Engineers for the Junction Road Fleet Operations Project in the amount of $180,500.00 plus (10%) contingency in the amount $18,050.00, for a total not-to-exceed $198,550.00
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Date of BOCC Meeting: April 13, 2026
Request for Board Action:
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The Board is requested to authorize the County Manager to execute a contract with CPL Architects and Engineers, P.C., to provide Design Narrative Services for the New Durham County Junction Road Fleet Operations Center, in the amount of $180,500 (See Attachment 1) plus ten percent (10%) contingency in the amount of $18,050, for a total contract not to exceed $198,550, pending legal approval.
The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Architectural and Engineering Services was advertised on August 10, 2025. Nine (9) responses were received on September 4, 2025, and were evaluated by a selection committee represented by County Engineering, Office of Emergency Services, General Services, and the Finance Department. CPL Architects and Engineers were rated as the most qualified firm for the project. For this phase CPL Architects and Engineers will complete a design narrative study that will test, refine, and confirm the scope of work, and conceptual cost, that will advance into the subsequent design phases. The project is based on the Programming Evaluation Study dated July 6, 2023, authored by O’Brien Atkins Architecture, and CPL will use the preliminary programming work of the County as a starting point for the phase. We understand that the project will include a Fleet Maintenance Facility, Warehouse for OES Logistics and vehicle storage, fuel station, wash bay, and storage sheds.
In addition to advancing the programmatic and sustainability goals for this project, it is important to note that the new Junction Road Fleet Operations Center is intended to replace two separate facilities that the County currently leases for OES Fleet Services and OES/Sheriff’s Department operations and storage. The new center will also allow for expansion of vehicle maintenance services for all County owned vehicles including the Sheriff’s department. Consolidating these functions into a single, purpose-built County-owned facility will eliminate ongoing lease obligations, reduce operational inefficiencies caused by the separation of services, and support long-term fiscal stewardship.
Funding for this contract is available in the current capital project budget.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: Sustainable Infrastructure & Environment: Plan for long term use of County land, facilities, and equipment.
Resource Persons: Dan Nosbusch, Project Manager, Engineering & Environmental Services; Peri Manns, Deputy Director, Engineering & Environmental Services
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board approve execution of a contract with CPL Architects and Engineering P.C., for the Design Narrative proposal for the New Junction Road Fleet Operations Center, in the amount of $180,500 plus ten percent (10%) contingency in the amount of $18,050, for a total contract not to exceed $198,550 pending Legal approval.
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County Manager: ____________________________