052190RANDOLPH COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
May 21, 1990 Minutes
The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met in special session at 2:00
p.m, on May 21, 1990 to hear presentations from architectural firms being
considered for the County's proposed new jail and law enforcement center.
Commissioners Frye, Langley, Davidson, Petty and Comer were present.
Proclamation — School Bus Driver Appreciation Week
On motion of Petty, seconded by Comer, the Board adopted a proclamation
declaring May 28 —June 1, 1990 as School Bus Driver Appreciation Week in
Randolph County. A copy is included by reference.
Proclamation — Goodyear Tire and Rubber Day
On motion of Langley, seconded by Davidson, the Board adopted a proclamation
declaring May 29, 1990 as Goodyear Tire and Rubber Day in Randolph County in
honor of the " Best of Class" supplier award being presented to the Asheboro Wire
Plant by its parent company. A copy is included by reference.
Jail Project Manager Report
Ed Watson of Construction Control Corporation stated that he had sent
requests for qualifications to 41 firms and that 12 had replied. A rating system
was used to evaluate each firm. The 3 highest ranking firms have been invited
to make a presentation before the Board today.
DMJM/Black & Veatch/Larry Austin
DMJM, a national firm engaging in a joint venture with Black.& Veatch, a
local architect/engineering firm, and with Larry Austin, a local architect,
made a presentation on their firm's proposal to design a jail for Randolph
County. They indicated that they could start immediately if they are awarded the
contract.
O'Brien/Atkins
O'Brien/Atkins, a North Carolina firm based in Raleigh, presented their
proposal to design a jail for Randolph County. They.would utilize engineering
services of Marziano & Minier, an Asheboro firm. They said they could start this
project immediately.
Kimball Associates
Kimball Associates, a national firm headquartered in Pennsylvania, presented
a proposal for designing a jail for Randolph County. They would use no outside
consultants except for food service. They would be ready to start immediately.
Chairman Frye recessed the meeting until 7:00 p.m.
At 7:00 p.m. the Board reconvened. On motion of Petty, seconded by Comer,
the Board voted to go into executive session to discuss architectural proposals
heard earlier in the day.
At 8:00 p.m., the Board came out of executive session. Chairman Frye
announced that no decision on architect selection would be made at this meeting.
Adjournment
On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board adjourned.