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002 <br /> conventional systems, but this first cost is typically recovered through energy savings in <br /> approximately 5 to 10 years depending on use and local climate conditions. <br /> Should the Board approve the Construction Design and Bid process for this project, the project <br /> could be developed and constructed commensurate with the following timeline: <br /> TASK PROPOSED END BY <br /> BEGINNING DATE <br /> DATE <br /> BOCC Action: Award of Professional Services Contract 8/21/12 8/21/12 <br /> RNM finalizes analysis and design; prepares documents suitable for bidding 8/22/12 12/31/12 <br /> project and submits documents for regulatory approval <br /> Community Geothermal Bid Process 1/5/13 1/31/13 <br /> Link Center Bid Opening 2/5/13 2/5/13 <br /> BOCC Action: Community Geothermal Bid Award 3/13 3/13 <br /> Community Geothermal Well Field Installation (est. 4 month duration) 4/13 7/13 <br /> Community Geothermal Equipment Installation (est. 4 month duration) 8/13 11/13 <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: Funding totaling $1,759,000 was authorized by the Board for this project <br /> in the FY2012-13 Capital Investment Plan (CIP). <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board: <br /> • award the Professional Services Agreement to Reece, Noland & McElrath Engineers, <br /> Inc. of Waynesville, North Carolina in the amount not to exceed $175,625 for the <br /> analysis, design, bid management, and construction administration of the Community <br /> Geothermal and HVAC Capital Project#30018; and <br /> • authorize the Chair to execute the Agreement upon final review by the County <br /> Attorney. <br />