Item:
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Authorize the County Manager to Enter into a Contract with Cook’s Correctional Equipment Co in the Amount of $402,451.77, for the Replacement of Kitchen Equipment at the Durham County Detention Center
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Date of BOCC Meeting: June 23, 2025
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to authorize the County Manager to enter into a contract with Cook’s Correctional Equipment Co. in the amount of $402,451.77, for the replacement of kitchen equipment at the Durham County Detention Center. The Board approved the New Ongoing Durham County Equipment Replacement Capital Project on April 28, to assist in covering the cost of these replacements.
Cook’s proposal is covered under a cooperative purchasing agreement by Sourcewell, Contract- 063022-COK, from RFP #063022, that went out for public solicitation and is in effect until August 3, 2026. G.S. 143-129(e) allows local governments to be exempted from the competitive bidding requirements and purchase furnishings/equipment through group purchasing programs.
The current kitchen equipment is either inoperative or requires multiple service calls for repairs. This lack of equipment hinders the inmates’ food service operations for the Detention Center. The food service contractor, Aramark, has to prepare and/or cook meals at other locations and transport food into our detention center to feed the inmates. If this option is not available, then the inmates are served sandwiches. This is not only inefficient but also requires the Sheriff’s Office additional costs to their food vendor contract.
The following is the list of equipment that is to be replaced: (2) convection ovens, (2) tilt skillets, rotating baker oven, open burner range, griddle, food mixer, sink disposal, (2) steam kettles, convection steamer, (4) heating cabinets, (2) refrigerators, food cutter, food slicer.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This request is in alignment with Focus Area: Sustainable Infrastructure and Environment’s Initiative S1 1b (Assess utilization and maintenance needs of current County facilities, equipment and vehicles).
Resource Persons: Motiryo Keambiroiro - Director General Services, Shawn Swiatocha - Assistant Director General Services, Shawn Davis - Assistant Director General Services
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board authorize the County Manager to enter into a contract with Cook’s Correctional Equipment Co. in the amount of $402,451.77, for the replacement of kitchen equipment at the Durham County Detention Center.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________