Item:
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Award of Contract for Bliss Products and Services, Inc. in the amount of $246,815.70, to replace three (3) sections of bleacher seating at Durham County Memorial Stadium (RFP 25-023)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: August 11, 2025
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to authorize the County Manager to execute a service contract with Bliss Products and Services, Inc. in the amount of $246,815.70 for the removal and replacement of three (3) sections of bleacher seating at Durham County Memorial Stadium.
This project supports ongoing infrastructure improvements at Durham County Memorial Stadium. As part of Risk Management’s safety inspection of the facility, it has been determined that the aging wood and vinyl encapsulated seating needs replacement to improve the safety of the patrons at Durham County Memorial Stadium.
The Request for Proposal was opened January 3, 2025, and closed February 11, 2025. Bliss Products and Services, Inc. was selected by a committee to be the contracted vendor.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This item aligns with Safe and Resilient Community Goal, Objective SR 2- Create happy, healthy, and safe places for residents and County employees; as well as the Sustainable Infrastructure and Environment Goal, Objective SI3- Preserve and restore the natural and built environment.
Resource Persons: Evan Kramer, Stadium Manager; Shawn Swiatocha, Assistant Director of General Services; Chrystal Thomas, Deputy Director of General Services; Motiryo Keambiroiro, Director of General Services.
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board authorize the County Manager to execute a service contract with Bliss Products and Services, Inc. in the amount of $246,815.70 for the removal and replacement of three (3) sections of bleacher seating at Durham County Memorial Stadium.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________