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2 <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: Through prior years Capital Investment Plans and a budget amendment in <br /> FY 2020-21, the Board has appropriated $3,293,000 for Phase II construction of the park, with <br /> $3.06 million remaining. The negotiated bid will not exceed the budget including accepting the <br /> base bid and alternates prior to negotiations. <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: There is no Orange County Social Justice Goal impact associated <br /> with this bid award. <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal <br /> impact associated with this bid award. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board: <br /> 1) Authorize the Manager and staff to negotiate a final construction contract with J. <br /> Kester & Rose, LLC, of Fuquay-Varina, NC, the determined low bidder for the <br /> construction of Blackwood Farm Park Phase II Project; and <br /> 2) Authorize the County Manager to execute the Agreement, subject to final review by <br /> the County Attorney, and any subsequent amendments for contingent and <br /> unforeseen requirements up to the approved budget amount on behalf of the Board. <br />