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Approve Change Order No. 001 for the Installation of a Generator for Northern Convenience Site under IFB 25-13R2 in the amount of $5,304.07 and Approve a Construction Contingency in the Amount of $39,541.36 for a Total Project Amount of $440,259.07 and authorize the Manager to approve subsequent Change Orders within the project budget.
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Date of BOCC Meeting: May 11, 2026
Request for Board Action:
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The Board is requested to approve Change Order No. 001 for the construction contract with Wilson & Cofield Electric Service, Inc. in the amount of $5,304.07 for the Generator for Northern Convenience Site project, due to unforeseen site conditions, increasing the original contract amount from $395,413.64 to $400,717.71.
This Change Order is required for the Contractor to complete concrete work, and the extending of conduit and wire to the new pad location. Approved by DCM Jones on April 21, 2026.
The Board is also requested to authorize a 10% construction contingency, in the amount of $39,541.36, of the original contracted amount to be approved administratively by the County Manager for future change orders, as necessary. Bringing the total project amount including Change Order No. 001 to $440,259.07. Thus allowing the Manager to execute future contract amendment if cost are with the Capital Improvement project budget.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This item aligns with Durham County Strategic Goal: Sustainable Infrastructure and Environment.
Resource Persons: Motiryo Keambiroiro, General Services Director; Chrissie Koroivui, Solid Waste Project Manager; Darius Allen, Waste Reduction Supervisor / Project Manager; Joel Jones, Engineering Project Manager.
County Manager's Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board authorize the County Manager to approve Change Order No. 001 in the amount of $5,304.07 and authorize an 10% construction contingency of the original contract amount ($39,541.36), for a total increase...
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