Meeting Date: October 4, 2021
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Exemption from the Qualifications Based Selection Process for Architectural, Engineering, Surveying or Alternative Construction Services as Authorized by NCGS 143-64.32
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Summary:
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Rutherford County is seeking approval of an exemption per NCGS 143-64.32 for the professional engineering services outlined in the attached September 21, 2021 Odom Engineering, PLLC proposal for RS Middle School 1925 Building Redevelopment (Conceptual Phase).
The Engineer will provide site measurements, data collection and CAD drawings of existing building(s) in addition to structural inspection, conceptual layout with 2 revisions and construction cost estimates. These professional engineering services are required to properly evaluate the integrity of the facility and determine if a future phase of construction plans are suitable.
The County Manager recommends approval by the Board of Commissioners to exempt professional engineering and architectural services for the 1925 RS Middle facility project from the qualifications-based selection process per NCGS 143-64.32. Local Government may elect to provide this exemption on a project by project basis where estimated professional service fees are in an amount less than $50,000.
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Budget:
Expected funding for this phase from Dogwood Health Trust
Contact Information:
Danny Searcy, Public Works and Planning Director
danny.searcy@rutherfordcountync.gov <mailto:danny.searcy@rutherfordcountync.gov>
287-6300
Recommended Motion:
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Pursuant to NCGS 143-64.32, the Board of County Commissioners of Rutherford County exempts the Proposal for Engineering Services, RS Middle School Building Redevelopment (Conceptual Phase) dated September 21, 2021, submitted by Odom Engineering, PLLC, for the 1925 RS Middle School Building Redevelopment Conceptual Phase from Article 3D of Chapter 143 of the N.C. General Statutes, the Proposal being eligible for exemption as it is an estimated professional fee in an amount less than $50,000, and directs the Clerk to the Board, County Manager and staff to prepare written documentation of this exemption in compliance with the statute.