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Authorization of an Amendment to the Design Contract with HH Architecture, PA for Design Development and Construction Administration Services Related to the Office of Emergency Services Fleet Maintenance Project in the Amount of $24,400 for a Total Revised Contract Amount of $603,282.50.
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Date of BOCC Meeting: March 9, 2026
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The Board is requested to authorize the County Manager to execute a contract amendment to the design contract with HH Architecture, PA for design development and construction administration services related to the Office of Emergency Services Fleet Maintenance Project in the amount of $24,400 for a total revised contract amount of $603,282.50.
On November 10, 2025, the Board approved a contract amendment with HH Architecture to develop renovation plans for a new site at 1129 E. East Geer Street that meets the requirements of the OES Fleet Maintenance Facility program with a contract total of $578,882.50.
During the preparation of construction documents, it was identified that further work was necessary for the fire protection system and structural design, which had not been included in HH Architecture's Amendment 1 proposal. This amendment to their contract addresses the need for these additional services. Adequate funding for this amendment is available in the capital project.
The Office of Emergency Services (OES) Fleet Maintenance Facility is responsible for servicing and repairing ambulances for Durham County Emergency Medical Services. The current facility, located on Stone Park Court, must be vacated due to a railroad realignment project.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: Approval of this amendment is consistent with the Board's ongoing support for providing the citizens of Durham with a safe and resilient community.
Resource Persons: Dan Nosbusch, Project Manager; Peri Manns, Deputy Director Engineering & Environmental Services
County Manager's Recommendation: The County ...
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