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 Economic Development and Child Support Services Tenant Improvement and ADA Modification Project, Project Number 2021-601
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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 Economic Development and Child Support Services Tenant Improvement and ADA Modification Project, project number 2021-601; 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 Sept. 5, 2023.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Department of Child Support Services (1380-206)
Economic Development (1120-275)
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 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Economic Development and Child Support Services Tenant Improvement and ADA Modification Project is part of this effort.
On July 29, 2020, the County of Humboldt entered into a consultant services agreement with Alameida Architecture to design ADA and tenant improvements for the Economic Development and Child Support Services programs located at 2420 6th Street, Eureka.
On June 8, 2021, funding of $500,000 from the General Fund was recommended for Economic Development to remove barriers to access and make improvements tailored to Economic Development's program specific needs in the unused space formerly occupied by Child Support Ser...
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