Agenda - 12-15-2020; 8-i - Construction Bid Award for the Orange County Visitors Bureau

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2 South, Inc., Apex, North Carolina at a cost of $276,000. A certified bid tabulation is provided in Attachment 1. After opening bids, the County engaged in a value engineering process necessary to reduce the cost of the project, which resulted in a revised cost of$268,370. A designer's bid recommendation letter containing details regarding the value engineering is provided in Attachment 2. Should the board of County Commissioners award the bid, the projected construction period is four months. Depending upon the construction process, management of unforeseen conditions, and project close-out, the renovations should be finished by the end of April, 2021. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The construction contract with Racanelli Construction South, Inc., totals $268,370. The total cost of the project, including professional services, construction, contingency allowances and miscellaneous costs totals $408,083. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal impacts are applicable to this item: • Foster a community culture that rejects oppression and inequity The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color; religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic status. This low bidder complied with the Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) bid requirements and will employ certified HUB contractors as a part of the performance of this work. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: The following Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal impacts are applicable to this item: • Energy Efficiency and Waste Reduction Initiate policies and programs that: 1) conserve energy; 2) reduce resource consumption; 3) increase the use of recycled and renewable resources; and 4) minimize waste stream impacts on the environment. The scope of work includes the replacement of old outdated light fixtures and replaces them with high efficiency LED light fixtures. In renovating an existing space rather than constructing a new facility, the project reduces resource consumption. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board: 1) Award the bid to Racanelli Construction South, Inc. of Apex NC in the amount of$268,370 for the Orange County Visitors Bureau renovation. 2) Authorize the County Manager to sign the construction agreement and execute any amendments for unforeseen requirements up to the approved budget amount on behalf of the board, contingent upon final review of the County Attorney.