To: Board of Supervisors
From: County Administrative Office
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Bid Authorization for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Department of Justice (DOJ) Consent Decree Barrier Removal at the Mental Health Facility, 720 Wood Street, Eureka, California 95501
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Receive and approve the plans and specifications for the Mental Health Facility Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Project; and
2. Authorize the Clerk of the Board to advertise the above-referenced project, pursuant to Section 22037 of the California Public Contract Code, with bids to be open on May 1, 2019.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
ADA Internal Service Fund (ISF) (3552)
DISCUSSION:
On Sept. 7, 2016, the county entered into a Consent Decree with the United States Department of
Justice (DOJ) that required the commencement of the Humboldt County Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Project. The purpose of the Humboldt County Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Project is to bring all county-owned and leased facilities that provide programs, services and activities to the public into compliance with the ADA by Sept. 07, 2019. The Mental Health Facility ADA Project is part of this compliance effort.
On Dec 10, 2018, the County of Humboldt entered into a consultant services agreement with Brokaw Designs to design ADA improvements at the Mental Health Facility. The construction project will include the ADA modifications as follows: providing three (3) accessible parking stalls; installing an accessible pedestrian path of travel to the public right of way, altering four (4) restrooms including one (1) shower; and renovating two (2) service counters inside the facility.
The construction schedule is expected to be 60 calendar days and is anticipated to begin on June 3, 2019, and be completed by August 1, 2019.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The total cost of the Mental Health Facility ADA Project is estimated at $384,310. The ADA Compliance ISF has budgeted the funds in fiscal year 2018-19 to cover anticipated project expenses.
STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK:
This action supports your Board’s Strategic Framework by fostering transparent, accessible, welcoming and user friendly services and enforces laws and regulations to protect residents.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Your Board could choose not to approve the recommendations to approve the plans and authorization to bid. However, the county may be subject to fines for non-compliance, as the Mental Health Facility is identified by the DOJ with ADA barriers that must be removed prior to the termination of the consent decree.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1- Lead Specifications for ADA Improvements at the Mental Health Facility.
Attachment 2- Specifications for ADA improvements at the Mental Health Facility.
Attachment 3- Architectural Plans for ADA improvements at the Mental Health Facility.
Attachment 4- Hazardous Materials Assessment Report for the Mental Health Facility.
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
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