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Authorization of an Amendment to 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 $186,000, plus approval of a 5% design contingency in the amount of $47,425 for a Total Revised Contract Amount not to exceed $995,925.
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Date of BOCC Meeting: April 14, 2025
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The Board is requested to authorize the County Manager to execute a contract amendment in the amount of $186,000, plus 5% design contingency ($47,425) for a total revised contract amount not to exceed $995,925 for additional design and construction admin services related to the Sheriff's Training Facility project.
The additional cost stems from unforeseen conditions related to a Dominion Energy gas line easement that conveys through a portion of the property and site re-design to relocate the vehicle impound. The fee also covers extended construction admin services (8 months) that have been incurred as a result of the unforeseen conditions. 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; 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 amou...
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