Agenda 11-18-2025; 8-n - Approval of a Contract with O’Brien Atkins for Design and Engineering Services for the Renovation of the Link Center and the Sheriff’s Office Evidence Storage Facility

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88 2 multi-phase Justice Center Space Needs Projecta long-term capital effort to expand and modernize the County's justice-related infrastructure. Completing this renovation is critical for immediate operational improvements and supporting future construction of a new Justice Center annex in a subsequent project phase. The building currently suffers from significant water intrusion, which has resulted in widespread mold growth. Environmental remediation, including mold abatement and water intrusion mitigation, must be completed before any renovation. The mitigation may require the removal of the entire brick facade. The selected design team will plan and coordinate the mitigation and remediation efforts with their own environmental consultants as part of the overall construction project. Upon completion of mitigation and remediation, the facility will undergo a comprehensive renovation to meet the needs of a modern law enforcement agency. The building will house the full range of Sheriff's Office functions, including administrative offices, investigative units, secure work areas, command staff spaces, and briefing and meeting rooms. All renovations must incorporate modern building systems, technology infrastructure, ADA accessibility, life safety and security compliance, and energy-efficient design principles. As part of the County's commitment to sustainability, the design team should evaluate the integration of solar power. The Link building had a geothermal heating and cooling system, and so the design should incorporate that existing infrastructure. B. Design and Construction of the Evidence Storage Facility The project also includes the design and construction of a new 6,000 sq.ft. Evidence Storage Facility, which will be located on the same property as the Orange County Detention Center. This new facility is a critical investment in secure, scalable evidence handling capabilities that meet the highest accountability and public trust standards. The facility will be designed to support evidence intake, processing, and storage of a wide range of sensitive materials, including biological samples, digital media, narcotics, and general physical evidence. It will include secure administrative work areas for an evidence technician. The layout and access points of the building must align with existing Detention Center operations and maintain strict adherence to security protocols. The design must comply with national best practices and follow standards established by the International Association for Property and Evidence. The building must be highly secure, operationally efficient, and designed to scale as the County's needs grow. Sustainability will be a key component of the design process, with the County requiring the design team to evaluate the feasibility of solar energy generation and geothermal systems at the site. The proximity of the facility to the Detention Center offers strategic advantages in terms of logistics, access, and security. The selected firm must ensure the design fully leverages these site advantages while delivering a high-performance facility that serves the Sheriff's Office effectively for years to come.