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 Coroner’s Office, 3012 I 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 Coroner’s Office 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 March 26, 2019.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
ADA Internal Service Fund (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. 7, 2019. The Coroner’s Office project is part of this compliance effort.
On May 16, 2018, the County of Humboldt entered into a consultant services agreement with Brokaw Designs to design ADA improvements at the Coroner’s Office. The construction project will include ADA modifications as follows: providing one (1) van accessible parking stall; providing an accessible ramp and landing to the main entrance; and one (1) accessible restroom inside the main lobby of the facility.
The construction schedule is expected to be 60 calendar days and is anticipated to begin on April 15, 2019, and be completed by June 15, 2019.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The total estimated cost of the Coroner’s Office ADA Project is $144,580. The ADA Compliance budget (3552-152) has budgeted $55,000 for this project and has sufficient General Fund project costs savings in the current fiscal year to cover anticipated project expenses. Staff will come back to your Board for project award and an appropriation transfer once total costs are known.
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 Coroner’s Office is a facility identified by the DOJ with ADA barriers that must be removed prior to the termination of the consent decree.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1: Coroner’s Office Architectural Plans for ADA Improvements
Attachment 2: Coroner’s Office Design Specifications
Attachment 3: Coroner’s Office Lead Specifications
Attachment 4: Coroner’s Office Hazardous Materials Report
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
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