FROM: Robert Thompson, General Manager
Originator: Mike Dorman, Director of Engineering
SUBJECT:
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HEAVY MECHANICS GROUP OFFICE SPACE UPGRADE AT PLANT NO. 2, PROJECT NO. FR2-0027
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GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
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RECOMMENDATION:
A. Receive and file Bid Tabulation and Recommendation for Heavy Mechanics Group Office Space Upgrade at Plant No. 2, Project No. FR2-0027;
B. Award a Construction Contract to M. Brey Electric, Inc. dba MBE Construction for Heavy Mechanics Group Office Space Upgrade at Plant No. 2, Project No. FR2-0027, for a total amount not to exceed $195,676; and
C. Approve a contingency of $19,568 (10%).
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BACKGROUND
The prefabricated office space for the Heavy Mechanics Group was installed in the Central Generation building at Orange County Sanitation District's (OC San) Plant No. 2 in 2019. During an inspection in 2021, it was identified that the fire suppression system, lighting and electrical services, ventilation system, and the IT/Networking system did not meet office building codes and requirements. This project will upgrade the fire suppression system, improve lighting and electrical services, replace the existing HVAC system, install HVAC ducting to each office, upgrade the IT/Networking system, and improve egress and exiting of the office space.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
* Comply with California Public Contract Code Section 20103.8, award construction contract to lowest responsive, responsible bidder
* Provide a safe and collegial workplace
PROBLEM
The existing prefabricated office space does not meet the following general requirements:
1. The fire suppression system does not comply with 2019 California Fire Code Title 24 Part 9 and associated applicable codes.
2. The lighting and electrical system does not comply with Title 24 - California Building Energy Efficiency Standards and associated applicable codes.
3. The HVAC system is at the end of its useful life and the prefabri...
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