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13 <br /> To: Finance - Purchasing <br /> From: Angel Barnes, Capital Projects Manager, Asset Management Services <br /> Date: March 28, 2026 <br /> Subject: Sole Source Justification for Orange County Sportsplex Pool Replastering <br /> Vendor: Decorative Concrete Coatings of N.C. Inc. dba Sundek of North Carolina <br /> ESTIMATED COST: $74,453.00 <br /> 1. Scope of Work <br /> The requested project involves continuing the replastering and resurfacing of the <br /> Olympic-sized pool and the surrounding deck area at the Orange County Sportsplex. <br /> 2. Statutory Authority <br /> This request is made under the exceptions to competitive bidding as recognized <br /> by North Carolina General Statute 143-129, specifically regarding the purchase of <br /> apparatus, supplies, materials, or equipment where performance or price competition is <br /> not available, or where standardization is the overriding consideration. <br /> 3. Justification for Sole Source <br /> Sundek of North Carolina is the uniquely qualified provider for this project based on the <br /> following factors: <br /> • Standardization and Compatibility: The existing facility currently utilizes the <br /> EcoFinish Aqua Bright Pool System. To ensure chemical bonding, color <br /> matching, and structural integrity, it is critical to use the same proprietary <br /> materials. Mixing systems from different manufacturers would lead to <br /> delamination and coating failure. <br /> • Technical Features: The Sundek systems offer unique, high-performance <br /> attributes essential for this facility, including: <br /> o Slip-Resistance: Specialized non-slip additives specifically engineered for <br /> high-traffic aquatic environments. <br /> o Heat Reduction: Proprietary cooling properties that keep the surface <br /> significantly cooler than standard concrete or plaster. <br /> • Warranty Maintenance: Sundek of North Carolina has completed the last two <br /> projects, and by adding other plaster products, may void or interfere with existing <br /> warranties. <br />