To: Board of Supervisors
From: County Administrative Office
SUBJECT:
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Bid Authorization for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Department of Justice (DOJ) Consent Decree Barrier Removal at the Humboldt County Correctional Facility Medical Unit
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors receive and approve the plans and specifications for Humboldt County Correctional Facility Medical Unit Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Project; and 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 November 20, 2018.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
ADA Internal Service Fund (3552)
DISCUSSION:
On September 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 by September 13, 2019. The Humboldt County Correctional Facility Medical Unit Project is part of this compliance effort.
On December 7, 2017, the County of Humboldt entered into a consultant services agreement with Nichols, Melburg & Rossetto, AIA & Associates, Inc. (NMR) to design ADA improvements in the Humboldt County Correctional Facility Medical Unit. The construction project will renovate and improve the Medical Unit shower and adjacent holding cell making them both ADA compliant. Due to these improvements, this project will also include revisions to the existing heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) mechanical systems. Staff worked with Public Works, Correctional Staff, and NMR in the review and development of the project's plans and timeline....
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