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Contract Amendment - Historic Courthouse Restoration & Renovation - Phase II
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INFORMATION CONTACT:
Christopher J. Boyd, Facilities and Fleet Management, Director, 704-283-3868
ACTION REQUESTED:
Authorize the County Manager to 1) negotiate and execute an agreement substantially consistent with this agenda item, 2) exercise any renewal or extension term options set forth in the Agreement, and 3) terminate the Agreement if deemed in the best interest of the County, each in the County Manager's discretion.
PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS:
July 20, 2017, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item #12 - Approved Contract
BACKGROUND:
The Union County Historic Courthouse is an example of Victorian civic architecture. It is a large two-story brick structure with a low hip roof surmounted by a large cupola. The original section, built in 1886, consisted of a five-bay main block with a two-bay wing on each side. In 1922, the building was increased by the construction of two additional three-bay wings on the north and south. All the architectural details of the original section were reproduced in the wings, to such an extent that on the exterior there is no indication that the whole building was not constructed at one time. Walter Robbs, a Michael Graves Company, performed an assessment of the condition and produced a report with recommendations for corrective repairs and a proposed phasing plan. The scope of work includes but is not limited to: Strengthening low roof, replacing low outriggers, adding anchors and supplemental steel to existing steel beams, supplementing framing under mechanical units, replacing EPDM roof, replacing decking as required and refurbishing trim, replacing east and west portico roofs with lead-coated copper roofing, slate facing, flashing, etc., refurbishing wrought iron railing, refurbishing windows, doors and portico woodwork, and repairing and providing proper drainage for foundations.
The Facilities and Fleet Management Department has utilized t...
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