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Board approves architectural contract for South Piedmont Regional Autopsy Center planning
Summary
The Board of Commissioners approved a contract with a design team for advanced planning and conceptual design of the South Piedmont Regional Autopsy Center; staff said design will take about 9–15 months with construction estimated at roughly 14 months.
The Union County Board of Commissioners approved a contract to begin advanced planning and conceptual design for the South Piedmont Regional Autopsy Center, selecting a design team that staff said includes architects with autopsy-center experience and subconsultants that advise on medical examiner equipment.
County procurement staff summarized the competitive procurement process: the county issued a request for qualifications, evaluated proposals using an internal committee, shortlisted firms for interview and negotiated with the highest-scoring firm. Staff identified CPL as the architect of record on the recommended team and said the team includes medical-equipment and autopsy design specialists.
Procurement and project staff told commissioners the design phase is likely to take about 9–15 months because the county lacks in-house experience with autopsy-center projects; construction was described as likely to take about 14 months once started, with actual schedules dependent on site work and weather constraints. Commissioners approved the recommended contract and directed staff to proceed with the initial design work.
Commissioner Saenz made the motion to approve the recommended action; commissioners present voted in favor.
