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Consider approving the use of "Best Value" method of procurement of construction services for the Sheriff Hot Water and Main Jail Shower Replacement Projects; and Authorize the use of the proposed criteria to ensure the selection is conducted in a fair and impartial manner
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of General Services recommends that the Board of Supervisors:
1. Consider approving the use of "Best Value" method of procurement for construction services for the Sheriff Hot Water and Shower Replacement Projects consistent with the Public Contract Code section 20155 et seq. (Attachment A); and
2. Authorize the use of the proposed criteria to ensure the selection is conducted in a fair and impartial manner (Attachments B and C).
SUMMARY:
The Board previously approved funding of $5,023,006 for Sheriff Hot Water Replacement in Budget Unit 1799 and also approved $1,600,000 for the Main Jail shower replacements in Budget Unit 1733. To minimize operational disruption, construction of both projects will be awarded under a single construction contract.
Both construction work efforts will take place inside the detention areas of the main downtown jail at 500 Union Avenue in Fairfield. Due to the overlap and complexity of the two projects, it is in the best interest of the County to award the work to a highly qualified contractor with significant experience operating within detention environments under a single contract. Use of the best value procurement method will help ensure selection of a highly qualified contractor, which will likely reduce project costs, expedite the completion of the project and provide features not achievable through awarding the contract solely on the basis of the lowest bid price.
Solano County is among the selected counties in the best value pilot program for construction projects in excess of $1,000,000 in wh...
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