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Authorization of an Amendment to the Design Contract with RND Architects, PA for Design Development and Construction Administration Services Related to the Durham County Sheriff’s Training Facility (Project No. 4310DC091) in the Amount of $124,890 for a Total Revised Contract Amount not to exceed $1,093,390
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Date of BOCC Meeting: November 9, 2026
Request for Board Action:
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The Board is requested to authorize the County Manager to execute a contract amendment in the amount of $124,890 for a total revised contract amount not to exceed $1,093,390 for additional design and construction admin services related to the Sheriff’s Training Facility project.
The additional cost covers design services for owner requested range relocation/layout and equipment revisions, water supply pressure investigations following well drilling, furniture procurement modifications, and extended construction admin services (2 months) that have been incurred as a result of the increased scope. Funding for this amendment is available within the Durham County Sheriff’s Training Facility project account.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This aligns with the Strategic Plan Goal - Sustainable Infrastructure and Environment - through the improvement of an existing facility while repurposing land that is the site of a closed landfill and by providing consolidated Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) services into one facility, providing more efficient training/service delivery.
Resource Persons: Joel T. Jones, Project Manager; James Faress, P.E., Senior Project Manager; Peri Manns, ASLA LEED GA, Deputy Director of Engineering and Environmental Services; Jay Gibson, P.E., Director of Engineering and Environmental Services; Charles Nickelson, AIA, Principal, RND Architects
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board authorize the County Manager to execute a contract amendment in the amount of $124,890 with RND Architects, PA,...
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