NS Contract - RB Engineering Inc repair the Blackwood House New Hope Park

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engineering services to make the first floor level and to address existing structural failures. These repairs will be necessary for the future of the house, regardless of the type of use. 2. Assuming a November 5, 2007 approval date, the contract work would begin during the winter. • Once the construction documents are prepared, staff will solicit proposals from contractors interested in completing the work. A recommendation will be presented for the Board's consideration following staff review and evaluation of the submittals. Bids to replace roof shingles on the Blackwood House will be solicited in the spring of 2008. Additional repairs to the house and outbuildings as well as regular maintenance needs have been identified, with cost estimates, and will be included in the 2008-2018 CIP. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The price of the services to be conducted for the Blackwood House is $7,750. A cost proposal outlining more specifically the services to be provided is attached to this abstract. (A maximum of $8,750 includes up to $1,000 for additional services should the need be determined as the project progresses). Emergency building .stabilization funds were appropriated to the Cate and Blackwood farms in 2003 and in FY 2004-2005, including $132,500 for the Blackwood Farm. To date, $26,912 has been used from this amount. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board authorize a contract with RB Engineering, Inc. as cited herein and exempt this project from the qualifications based selection process for architects and engineers as provided in G.S. 143-64.32; and authorize the Manager to sign on behalf of the Board, subject to final review by staff and County Attorney. • •