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Contract Amendment - South Piedmont Regional Autopsy Center Guaranteed Maximum Price Approval
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INFORMATION CONTACT:
Linda Whitaker, Facilities and Fleet Management, Assistant Director of Design and Construction, 704-420-2626
ACTION REQUESTED:
1) Authorize the County Manager to i) negotiate and execute an agreement substantially consistent with the agenda item, ii) exercise any renewal or extension term options set forth in the Agreement, iii) terminate the Agreement if deemed in the best interest of the County, each in the County Manager’s discretion, and 2) adopt Resolution Providing Notice of Construction of the South Piedmont Regional Autopsy Center.
PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS:
1) June 17, 2024, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item # 24-418 - Approved Construction Manager at Risk delivery method
2) May 05, 2025, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item # 25-215 - Approved design contract with CPL Architects and Engineers, P.C.
3) May 05, 2025, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item # 25-216 - Approved Preconstruction Services Agreement with Wharton Smith, Inc.
4) October 20, 2025, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item # 25-640 - Approved design contract amendment with CPL Architects and Engineers, P.C.
BACKGROUND:
This request is to approve a contract amendment with Wharton Smith, Inc. for an early release electrical package bid by Wharton Smith, Inc. for the South Piedmont Regional Autopsy Center. This request is only to purchase long lead time electrical equipment and future, “Guaranteed Maximum Price” (GMP) amendment(s) will be brought back to the Board for consideration at the appropriate time(s). This project will include a new one-story building at approximately 15,000 gsf, site work and utilities located on the parcel adjacent to the Union County Sheriff's Office campus.
Below is a summary of the construction costs associated with the Construction Manager at Risk contracts:
Preconstruction Services $ 111,206.00 (previously approved)
GMP 01 - Early Electrical Package $ 411,600.00 (current request)
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The total cost of the Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment, GMP 01 included in this request, is $411,600.00. Sufficient funds are available in capital account 40080222 South Piedmont Regional Autopsy Center to cover this expense.