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Approve Contract Award to Froehling and Robertson, Inc., for Professional Engineering Services for Materials Testing for Chin Page, Page Park, Slater Lift Stations and Pipeline Construction for the Utilities Division in the Amount of $124,913.00 with a Not to Exceed Amount of $138,000.00
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Date of BOCC Meeting: August 11, 2025
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to approve a contract award and authorize the County Manager to enter into a professional engineering services contract with Froehling and Robertson, Inc., in the amount of $124,913.00 with a not to exceed $138,000.00. Funding will be from the Sewer Enterprise Fund operating budget.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This action is in accordance with Durham County’s DCo Forward 2029 Strategic Plan:
• Strategic Plan Goal “Sustainable Infrastructure & Environment” by maintaining, protecting, and improving natural and built systems to support a sustainable community.
• Strategic Plan Goal “Financial Stewardship” by improving access for routine and preventive maintenance, prolonging infrastructure life span, and reducing response times for emergency repairs.
Resource Persons: Jay Gibson PE, Director of Engineering and Environmental Services; Stephanie Brixey, Deputy Director of Engineering and Environmental Services; Jerry Morrone, PE, Project Manager; Vincent Chirichella, PE, Sr. Project Manager.
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends the Board approve a contract award and authorize the County Manager to enter into a professional engineering service contract with Froehling and Robertson, Inc., in the amount of $124,913.00 with a not to exceed amount of $138,000.00 to provide construction materials testing during the Chin Page, Page Park, Slater lift stations and pipeline construction.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________