To: Board of Supervisors
From: County Administrative Office
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Bid Authorization for the Construction of the Social Services Building A Phase II ADA Modification Project, Project Number 2020-601
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve the attached plans and specifications for the Social Services Building A Phase II ADA Modification Project, project number 2020-601; 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 opened on September 5, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
ADA Internal Service Fund (3552-152)
DISCUSSION:
On Sept. 7, 2016, the County of Humboldt entered into a Consent Decree with the United States Department of Justice that required the commencement of the Humboldt County Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") 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. The Social Services Building A ("Building A") Phase II ADA Modification Project is part of this compliance effort.
On July 29, 2020, the County of Humboldt entered into a consultant services agreement with Alameida Architecture to design Phase II ADA improvements for Building A located at 929 Koster Street, Eureka. The construction project will renovate, improve and remove barriers to access by demolishing the existing non-accessible ramps leading from the site arrival points to the facility entrance, installing ADA compliant handrails and railings on the front landing, replacing the existing non-accessible north walkway with ADA compliant flatwork, installing an ADA compliant curb ramp and crosswalk linking Building A with Social Services Building B ("...
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