To: Board of Supervisors
From: Public Works
Agenda Section: Time Certain Matter
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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10:00 AM - Update on the Garberville Veterans Hall Project
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Receive a report on the status of the Garberville Veterans Hall Project; and
2. Direct staff to proceed accordingly.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board's Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Workforce & Operational Excellence
Strategic Plan Category: 3002 - Invest in county facilities
DISCUSSION:
On Jun. 29, 2021, The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors approved staff to move forward with the hazardous materials abatement and demolition of the existing Garberville Veterans Hall and proceed with the design of a new Veterans Hall with an anticipated total budget of approximately $3,087,325. Demolition of the building was completed in August 2023, with key elements of the building salvaged for use in the design of the new facility. The demolition process was estimated at $251,845 and was completed under budget.
During the demolition process, Public Works issued RFQ DPW2023-001 for the Garberville Veterans Hall Project. After review of the RFQ responses, ORW Architecture, Inc. (ORW) was awarded a contract for architecture and engineering services for the design of the new facility in July 2023. After initial programming efforts and design meetings with the Veterans, Public Works and local officials, ORW Architecture began the schematic design phase in earnest in September 2023, capturing all the feedback and direction received.
Upon completion of schematic design in January 2024, an initial cost estimate was prepared and the project was determined to be significantly over budget. ORW proposed a variety of cost reduction measures that were reviewed with the Garberville Veterans, with the intent being a significant simplification of the structure and mu...
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