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K <br />Following contract approval we anticipate the following action: <br />1. A planning committee will be convened to begin the programming <br />phase of this project. It is anticipated that the planning committee <br />will include individuals from the Sheriff's Department, State law <br />enforcement agencies who will review and approve the plans, a <br />representative from the Town of Hillsborough and the Hillsborough <br />Historic District Commission, as well as County-staff. <br />2. Planning phase should be completed by early Fall, 1992. <br />Note: This time estimate includes review by the appropriate regulatory <br />agencies including, but not limited to, the Town of Hillsborough <br />Planning Board and Historic District Commission. <br />3. Bids received and County Commissioners approve contract in <br />November, 1992. <br />4. Estimated completion, Fall, 1993. <br />Critical areas to be addressed during this project include: <br />1. Additional bed -space to include a minimum of 10 maximum <br />security individual cells; <br />2. Additional dormitory style bed -space as funding permits; <br />3. Expansion of existing kitchen facilities; and <br />4. Evaluation regarding the structural integrity of the old <br />portion of the jail (south end, facing Court Street). <br />This project is being funded through a grant from the Federal <br />Marshall's office, and will raise capacity from 71 beds to an estimated <br />120 beds. <br />RECOMMENDATION: The Manager recommends that the Board accept the <br />recommendation of the selection committee to retain Grier-Fripp <br />Associates, Inc.; authorize the Purchasing Director to negotiate the <br />contract within the parameters stated above; and authorize the Chair to <br />sign the contract, contingent upon Attorney and staff review. <br />