Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: County Engineer
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 260041
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): C.A. Walker Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 38.26%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to C.A. Walker Inc. in the amount of $410,000 for construction of sitework and foundation work related to the Fire Training Tower (Burn Building) for the Fire Marshal's Office, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (260041), MWBE Contracted Goal: 38.26%.
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Background and Discussion:
The project includes contracting a vendor to construct the sitework and the foundations for the structures related to the new ?re training tower (burn building) and ?ashover chamber at the Fire Marshal's Office, all complete, operational and in place in accordance with the drawings and speci?cations.
Expected Impact:
This project is to construct the sitework and the foundations for a multipurpose live fire, rescue, and tactical Burn Building and Flash Chamber that would facilitate advanced training of law enforcement, fire, emergency medical services (EMS), educational entities, and industrial partners. The result of this training will position emergency responders to be better prepared to address fire/life safety issues.
Alternative Options:
There is no alternative, the new burn building has been awarded under a different contract, and the foundations are required...
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