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Durham County Detention Center Elevator Upgrades (IFB 18-003): Progressive Contracting, Contract Amendment #1, Replace Fire Command Center Elevator Monitoring Panel
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Date Of BOCC Meeting: January 14, 2019
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The Board is requested to approve a Contract Amendment (#1) with Progressive Contracting Inc. in the amount of $22,219.06 to upgrade the existing Fire Command Center Elevator Monitoring Panel. This is the first change order regarding Progressive's construction contract with the County and is needed to make the monitoring panel compatible with the new elevators that are being installed as part of the Detention Center Elevator Modernization project. RND Architects, the project designer, has reviewed Progressive's proposal for the additional scope of work and is in agreement with General Services staff that the cost is fair and reasonable. Upon execution of this amendment, the new contract total with Progressive Contracting will be $1,654,719.06, which is within the available funding for this capital project. Given the nature of renovation work in existing, occupied buildings, there is the possibility that other change orders may be needed in the future to accommodate the project demands. To expedite the change order process, The Board is also requested to give the County Manager authority to execute future amendments for this project if within the project budget.
Alignment With Strategic Plan: Improvements to this facility addresses Goal 5 by providing more efficient service delivery and better customer service, Goal 3 by providing a more reliable means to respond to emergencies within the facility.
Resource Persons: Motiryo Keambiroiro, Director of General Services, Shawn Swiatocha, Assistant Director of General Services, Joel Jones, Quality Control & Contract Specialist
County Manager's Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board authorize the County Manager to execut...
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