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1 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br /> Meeting Date: December 5, 2022 <br /> Action Agenda <br /> Item No. 6-c <br /> SUBJECT: Approval of a Professional Services Contract with CPL Architects and RHA <br /> Health for Advance Planning of a Behavioral Health Crisis Diversion Facility <br /> DEPARTMENT: Asset Management Services <br /> ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: <br /> 1. CPL and RHA Cost Proposal Travis Myren, Deputy County Manager, <br /> 919-245-2308 <br /> Steven Arndt, Asset Management <br /> Services Director, 919-245-2658 <br /> PURPOSE: To consider the approval of a professional services contract with the team of CPL <br /> Architects and RHA Health for preliminary planning associated with the development of a <br /> Behavioral Health Crisis Diversion Facility. <br /> BACKGROUND: Earlier this Fall, Orange County issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to <br /> identify a qualified consultant to assist the County with preliminary/advanced planning services <br /> necessary for the development of a Crisis Diversion Facility serving the residents of Orange <br /> County. The scope of work includes a review of existing planning and development information <br /> regarding this proposed facility, and the development of programming documents, a <br /> preliminary/schematic design, site requirements and budget estimates. The project is anticipated <br /> to require three to four months after contract award. <br /> An evaluation review committee consisting of the Director of Asset Management Services, the <br /> Deputy County Manager, the Criminal Justice Resource Director, the Health Director, and the <br /> resident Chair of the Crisis Diversion Facility Subcommittee reviewed all proposals, interviewed <br /> two finalists, and unanimously selected the team of CPL Architects and RHA Health to perform <br /> this work. After further negotiations, a final cost proposal totaling $172,325 was received on <br /> November 7, 2022 (Attachment 1). <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: The consulting service fee to prepare this advanced planning study is <br /> $172,325. Funding was previously budgeted for this purpose. <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to <br /> this item: <br /> • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF SUFFICIENCY <br /> The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary <br /> for residents to provide shelter, food clothing, and medical care for themselves and their <br /> dependents. <br />