FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Kathy Millea, Director of Engineering
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HEADQUARTERS COMPLEX AT PLANT NO. 1, PROJECT NO. P1-128A
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GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
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RECOMMENDATION:
A. Receive and file Bid Tabulation and Recommendation for Headquarters Complex at Plant No 1, Project No. P1-128A;
B. Award a Construction Contract to Swinerton Builders for Headquarters Complex at Plant No 1, Project No. P1-128A, for an amount not to exceed $102,544,974; and
C. Approve a contingency of $5,127,249 (5%).
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BACKGROUND
Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) has been pursuing a project to address code-compliance, permitting, and condition problems with existing occupied spaces at Plant No. 1 for a number of years. In June 2015, the Board of Directors established the project and budget for Headquarters Complex, Site and Security, and Entrance Realignment Program, Project No. P1-128, based on the results of the Administrative Facilities Implementation Plan.
In June 2018, the Board of Directors designated a property located on the north side of Ellis, across from Plant No. 1, as the preferred location for the new Headquarters Building, with a pedestrian/utility bridge to Plant No. 1.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
* Comply with California Public Contract Code Section 20103.8, award construction contract to lowest responsible bidder
* Provide a safe and collegial workplace
PROBLEM
Current OC San administrative and engineering staff are dispersed throughout Plant No. 1 and at a nearby office building, which is not conducive to effective organization functionality. Over 100 staff are located in approximately 40,000 square feet of aging temporary trailers. Additionally, the Administration Building, Human Resources Building, and several temporary trailer complexes have significant code compliance issues, lack building permits with the City of Fountain Valley, and are in need of extensive ma...
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