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Approval to Allow the County Manager to Enter into a Service Contract with Sunland Fire Protection, Inc. to Remove and Install New Fire Pump and Control Panel at the Durham County Detention Center in the amount of $266,985.00.
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Date of BOCC Meeting: May 12, 2025
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to allow the County Manager to enter into a service contract with Sunland Fire Protection to remove the existing inoperable fire pump and associated control panel and replace both with new units. This system is a critical part of the Life Safety infrastructure of the Durham County Detention Center, providing pressurized water for the fire sprinkler system.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: County Objective SR2: Safe & Resilient Communities: Create Happy, Healthy, and Safe places for residents and County employees; and SR3: Improve Quality of Life Outcomes for Justice Involved Individuals.
Resource Persons: Motiryo Keambiroiro, General Service Director, Shawn Davis, General Services Assistant Director Environmental Maintenance, and Howard Heldreth, Master Plumber
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board allow the County Manager to enter into a Service Contract with Sunland Fire Protection, Inc. to Remove and Install New Fire Pump and Control Panel at the Durham County Detention Center in the amount of $266,985.00, as well as Authorize the County Manager to Execute Future Contact Amendments if cost of future Amendments have been allocated within the Capital Improvement Projects for Buildings.
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County Manager: ____________________________