REPORT TO SHASTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

BOARD MEETING DATE:  May  22, 2018
CATEGORY:  Regular - Public Works-3.

SUBJECT:

Jail Recreation Yard & Shower Improvements – Permission to Advertise

Supervisorial District No. :  All

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:  Pat Minturn, Public Works Director, (530) 225-5661

STAFF REPORT APPROVED BY:  Pat Minturn, Public Works Director; Tom Bosenko, Sheriff-Coroner

RECOMMENDATION

Take the following actions regarding the “Jail Recreation Yard & Shower Improvement Project,” Contract No. 610485: (1) Find the project categorically exempt in conformance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15301, Class 1–Existing Facilities; (2) designate the Public Works Director as the County’s agent to sign and approve plans and specifications prepared, provided the plans and specifications are substantially similar to the draft Contract Book for the Shasta County Jail Recreation Yard & Shower Improvement Project; (3) direct the Public Works Director to advertise for bids; and (4) authorize opening of bids on or after July 12, 2018, at 11 a.m.

SUMMARY

A construction project is proposed to increase Jail capacity.

DISCUSSION

Shasta County Jail capacity is currently limited to 381 beds.  Capacity may be increased to 441 beds with approval from the California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC).  Modifications to recreation yards, showers and related facilities will be required.  On May 1, 2018, Nichols, Melburg & Rossetto AIA & Associates, Inc. completed draft plans.  The Sheriff’s Office submitted them to BSCC for review.  BSCC approval will likely be forthcoming subject to minor revisions.  It is recommended that the Board initiate the bidding process subject to BSCC approval.

ALTERNATIVES

The Board may elect to wait for BSCC approval.  The project would be delayed by several weeks.

OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT

County Counsel has approved the contract documents as to form. Risk Management has reviewed and approved the contract documents. The recommendation has been reviewed by the County Administrative Office.

FINANCING

The total estimated cost for the Jail Recreation Yard & Shower Improvement Project is $1,300,000. Appropriations of $1,300,000 are included in the Proposed FY 2018/19 LB&I budget. There is no additional General Fund impact with the recommended action.