Item:
Title
Approval of Contract Amendment with J&A Engineering, LLC. in the Amount of $7,440 for New Total of $152,960 for Security Engineering Design and Construction Administration at the Durham County Jail
Body
Date of BOCC Meeting: May 11, 2026
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to authorize the County Manager to execute a contract amendment with J&A Engineering, LLC. in the amount of $7,440 for new total of $152,960 for security engineering design and construction administration at the Durham County Jail. Funding for this amendment currently exists within the Detention Security Upgrade Project.
New low voltage requirements will incorporate digital signage systems at the intake and public waiting areas including access control and video intercom systems at public entry.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This item aligns with the County’s Strategic Plan: Goal #3 Safe Community
Resource Persons: David LaBarre, Director of Planning & Development, Durham County Sheriff’s Office; Justin Ellerbe, Chief of Detention Services, Durham County Sheriff’s Office; Clarence Birkhead, Sheriff of Durham County.
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board authorize the County Manager to execute a contract amendment with J&A Engineering, LLC. in the amount of $7,440 for new total of $152,960 for security engineering design and construction administration at the Durham County Jail. Funding for this amendment currently exists within the Detention Security Upgrade Project.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________