To: Board of Supervisors
From: County Administrative Office
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Bid Authorization for the Juvenile Probation Division Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Modification Project; Project Number 2018-103
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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 Juvenile Probation Division Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Modification 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 January 14, 2020.
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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 Americans with Disabilities Act. The Juvenile Probation Division ADA Modification Project is part of this compliance effort.
On April 15, 2019, the County of Humboldt entered into a consultant services agreement with Nichols, Melburg & Rossetto, AIA & Associates, Inc. (NMR) to design ADA improvements in the Juvenile Probation Division.
The scope of work at the Juvenile Probation Division, located at 2002 Harrison Ave., Eureka, CA, includes the following items: renovation of the existing unisex restroom located on the main level, redesign of the lobby service window so that it is accessible to those with disabilities, design an alcove for an accessible high/low drinking fountain on the main level, enlarge one door to the conference room on the main level so that it is accessible, redesign handrails on the...
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