TITLE
Title
AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR HIGH POINT DETENTION CENTER HVAC RENOVATIONS TO PIEDMONT SERVICE GROUP
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SPONSOR
Sponsor
Eric Hilton, General Services
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BACKGROUND
Background
The HVAC equipment at the High Point Detention Center has reached the end of its service life. Staff have engaged a mechanical engineering firm, R.C. Pritchard Engineering Services, to design replacements for the equipment and assemble a bid package to solicit pricing.
Originally the project was bid on June 2, 2026 with bids due on July 9, 2026. Due to legislative changes this bid was canceled and the project was rebid. The rebid was advertised on August 11, 2026 and bids were received on September 3, 2026.Two bids were received and opened. Because this was a rebid, there was no statutory requirement for a minimum number of bids.
The bids are listed below:
1) Piedmont Service Group $1,273,517.00
2) Systems Contractors $1,746,447.00
The proposals were evaluated for completeness by the Engineer, R.C. Pritchard Engineering Services and County Purchasing Staff. Per their review, all bids were deemed responsive. Piedmont Service Group is the low bidder with a base bid of $1,273,517.00.
It is recommended to award the construction contract to Piedmont Service Group for the Air Handling Unit Renovations at the High Point Detention Center project for $1,273,517. Funding for this project ( Law Enforcement Facilities and Renovations) was adopted with the FY2027 budget.
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BUDGET IMPACT
Budget Impact
NO ADDITIONAL COUNTY FUNDS REQUIRED
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REQUESTED ACTION
Requested Action
Authorize staff to award a construction contract, in substantial form, to Piedmont Service Group for the Air Handling Unit Renovations at the High Point Detention Center project for $1,273,517.00 for a term of 1 year beginning at the notice to proceed.
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