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Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Change Order to Samet Corporation for the RiverLights Fire Station in the Amount of $250,677
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Department:
Engineering
Meeting Date:
11/18/2025
Contact Name:
Mike Naklicki
Public Hearing:
No
Contact Phone:
910-341-5897
Advertising Date/Advertised By:
N/A
Attachments:
Attachment #1: Resolution; Attachment #2: Front Site Photo; Attachment #3: Aerial Photo
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this resolution is to authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract change order for the RiverLights Fire Station Project to Samet Corporation in the amount of $250,677 for an equitable adjustment due to extended conditions.
BACKGROUND:
Construction of a new 12,700 SF fire station ("Project") began in September 2023 on a 3-acre parcel along River Road, which RiverLights Developer NNP IV Cape Fear, LLC dedicated and transferred to the City. The building's architecture was designed to complement the local neighborhood character and building structures. City staff and its design team worked closely with the developer and residents to ensure the building's design blended seamlessly with the RiverLights development.
This $7.85M facility includes three (3) truck bays, bunkrooms, a kitchen and dining area, a crew day room, locker/shower/restrooms, an office/radio room, a training room, an exercise room, vehicle and equipment wash-down areas, climate-controlled storage rooms, private vehicle parking space, electric generator space, and additional storage areas. This station was also designed to meet high-performance expectations for new buildings in terms of energy and environmental considerations.
Throughout the duration of the Project, various out-of-scope items beyond the control of the contractor created logistical inefficiencies and slowed the progress of construction. Examples included unexpected third-party utility conflicts in a non-municipal easement, extended coordination with the local developer...
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