To: Board of Supervisors
From: Public Works
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: 4/5th
SUBJECT:
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Humboldt County Probation Building Fire Reconstruction Project, Change Order Number: 4.0, Project Number 170212F
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve and authorize the Public Works Director to execute, Change Order Number 4.0 for a total cost increase of $23,421.13 and a time extension of seven (7) calendar days;
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Insurance Proceeds Liability (3524)
Capital Projects (3562-170)
DISCUSSION:
The Juvenile Hall Replacement Project (Project #170212) approved for construction by your Board on Aug. 16, 2016, included two (2) phases. Phase 1 provided for the construction of the new Juvenile Hall facility located adjacent to the original Juvenile Hall Building. Phase 2 involved the demolition of the old Juvenile Hall facility and included the engineered seismic restoration to the existing Probation Administration Building, and which had previously shared structural elements and foundations and other building systems with the old Juvenile Hall building.
On Oct. 21, 2021, during phase 2 renovation work at the existing Probation Facility, a fire occurred at the interior of the building, affecting significant portions of the building which suffered extensive fire, smoke, water, and other damages throughout the interior and parts of the exterior. Extensive post-fire investigation and cleanup efforts forced the county to evacuate the facility and halt previous renovation work in order to perform hazardous material removal including asbestos and additionally so that restoration planning efforts could proceed.
Pre-construction planning efforts involved the removal of smoke, water, and fire damaged interior surfaces, as well as removal of all identified asbestos containing materials by a licensed hazardous materials demolition contractor.
Plans for the reconstruction of the building fo...
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