DEPARTMENT: Parks, Facilities, and Fleet Management
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Authorization To Award And Execute Contract With Obermiller Nelson Engineering, LLC, dba CMTA INC For Architectural And Engineering Services Required For Law Enforcement Center Boiler And Chiller Replacement Project
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize the execution of a contract with Obermiller Nelson Engineering, LLC dba CMTA INC (CMTA) for architectural and engineering services required for the Law Enforcement Center Boiler and Chiller Replacement project.
SUMMARY
The Law Enforcement Center (LEC) is a three-story building constructed in 1988. It is approximately 153,000 square feet in size. In 2007, the building was expanded to include the intake addition. It serves as the County's only jail and is a 24/7 operation.
The two existing steam boilers and two existing chillers serve 13 air handling units. This equipment is original to the 1988 construction and has reached the end of its useful life. Heating and cooling to the intake addition is supplied by the original boilers and chillers.
In June 2023, a central energy plant study was completed by CMTA for the LEC. The study considered three system replacement options. The option that will change the heating system from steam to hot water was selected as best.
On March 26, 2024, staff sent a Request for Proposal for professional services to seven design firms. The County also posted the Request For Proposal to the County website for the widest possible consideration by the design community. Three firms responded to the request for proposal, and three firms were chosen for an interview by the selection committee.
On May 13, 2024, staff interviewed three firms for architectural and engineering services. Upon completion of the interviews, staff unanimously determined that CMTA offered the best overall value. Staff recommends award of the architectural and engineering contract to CMTA (Attachment: Consultant Eva...
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