Item:
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Request to Suspend the Rules and Authorize the County Manager to Enter into a Contract with Premier Sports Lighting, LLC, in the Amount of $535,000 for the Replacement and Upgrade of the Field Lighting System at Durham County’s Memorial Stadium.
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Date of BOCC Meeting: April 14, 2025
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to authorize the County Manager to enter into a contract with Premier Sports Lighting, LLC, in the amount of $535,000 for the replacement and upgrade of the field lighting system at Durham County’s Memorial Stadium. The County Manager also recommends the Board allow the County Manager to sign off on subsequent extensions, change orders, or amendments associated with this contract as necessary to continue services as required as long as funds are available in the CIP fund source. We are asking that the Board suspend the rules, with this submission’s timeliness, to allow us to fast track the process and mitigate any additional tariff costs that may be levied for materials purchased.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This item aligns with Durham County Strategic Goal: Sustainable Infrastructure and Environment Maintaining, protecting and improving natural and built systems to support a sustainable community.
Resource Persons: Evan Kramer- Stadium Manager, Shawn Swiatocha- Assistant Director General Services, Chrystal Thomas- Deputy Director General Services, Motiryo Keambiroiro- Director General Services
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board authorize the County Manager to enter into a contract with Premier Sports Lighting, LLC, in the amount of $535,000 for the replacement and upgrade of the field lighting system at Durham County’s Memorial Stadium. The County Manager also recommends the Board allow the County Manager to sign off on subsequent extensions, change orders, or amendments associated with this contract as necessary to continue services as required as long as funds are available in the CIP fund source. We are asking that the Board suspend the rules, with this submission’s timeliness, to allow us to fast track the process and mitigate any additional tariff costs that may be levied for materials purchased.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________