2006 NS Contract - Central Recreation Restroom Up Fits Design

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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: October 3, 2006 Action Agenda Item No. ~- K SUBJECT: Design Services for Central Recreation Restroom Refurbishment DEPARTMENT: Purchasing/ Public Works PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No ATTACHMENT(S): Reese Noland & McElrath Proposal INFORMATION CONTACT: Pam Jones 245-2652 Wilbert McAdoo 245-2625 Wayne Fenton 245-2628 PURPOSE: To consider authorizing a contract for professional services with Reece, Noland & McElrath, Inc. for design work for replacement of restroom fixtures, water and wastewater lines, and all surface treatments (floors, walls, ceilings), including identification of water conserving measures and fixtures. BACKGROUND: The existing restrooms (including fixtures, water and wastewater lines, and surfaces) for the Central Recreation Center at the Richard E. Whiffed Human Services Center in Hillsborough are believed to be largely original to the building (circa 1957). The existing configuration does not meet the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) code requirements. In addition, water and wastewater plumbing lines (which are approximately 50 years old) are subject to leaks and failures. These could result in lost water resources, increased cost to the County, and inconvenience to customers. Design services for restroom improvements will reflect the County's commitment to greenbuilding principles, and will include specification of appropriate water conserving fixtures (e.g. waterless urinals), locating fixtures to meet ADA requirements, re-routing and replacement of water and wastewater lines, and replacement of surface treatments and stall dividers. Staff proposes retaining the services of Reese, Noland & McElrath to design upfits of the four restrooms in the building, including identification of minimal water consuming fixtures, rainwater collection, etc. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Reece Noland & McElrath would perform design services at a cost of $17,800. Funding for this work (from Two-Thirds Net Debt Reduction Bonds) has already been appropriated by the Board in a capital project ordinance covering repairs to Central Recreation. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board exempt this project from the qualification-based selection process for architect services as allowed by GG 143-64.32 and approve a contract with Reece Noland McElrath in the amount of $17,800 for design services for the upfit of the four existing restrooms located in the Central Recreation building; and authorize the Purchasing Director to execute paperwork as may be required.