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2 <br /> <br /> <br />multi-phase Justice Center Space Needs Project—a long-term capital effort to expand and <br />modernize the County’s justice-related infrastructure. Completing this renovation is critical <br /> <br />for immediate operational improvements and supporting future construction of a new Justice <br />Center annex in a subsequent project phase. <br /> <br />The building currently suffers from significant water intrusion, which has resulted in <br />widespread mold growth. Environmental remediation, including mold abatement and water <br />intrusion mitigation, must be completed before any renovation. The mitigation may require <br />the removal of the entire brick facade. The selected design team will plan and coordinate the <br />mitigation and remediation efforts with their own environmental consultants as part of the <br />overall construction project. <br /> <br />Upon completion of mitigation and remediation, the facility will undergo a comprehensive <br />renovation to meet the needs of a modern law enforcement agency. The building will house <br />the full range of Sheriff’s Office functions, including administrative offices, investigative units, <br />secure work areas, command staff spaces, and briefing and meeting rooms. All renovations <br />must incorporate modern building systems, technology infrastructure, ADA accessibility, life <br />safety and security compliance, and energy-efficient design principles. <br /> <br />As part of the County’s commitment to sustainability, the design team should evaluate the <br />integration of solar power. The Link building had a geothermal heating and cooling system, <br />and so the design should incorporate that existing infrastructure. <br /> <br /> <br />B. Design and Construction of the Evidence Storage Facility <br />The project also includes the design and construction of a new 6,000 sq. ft. Evidence Storage <br />Facility, which will be located on the same property as the Orange County Detention Center. <br />This new facility is a critical investment in secure, scalable evidence handling capabilities that <br />meet the highest accountability and public trust standards. <br /> <br />The facility will be designed to support evidence intake, processing, and storage of a wide <br />range of sensitive materials, including biological samples, digital media, narcotics, and <br />general physical evidence. It will include secure administrative work areas for an evidence <br />technician. The layout and access points of the building must align with existing Detention <br />Center operations and maintain strict adherence to security protocols. <br /> <br />The design must comply with national best practices and follow standards established by the <br />International Association for Property and Evidence. The building must be highly secure, <br />operationally efficient, and designed to scale as the County’s needs grow. Sustainability will <br />be a key component of the design process, with the County requiring the design team to <br />evaluate the feasibility of solar energy generation and geothermal systems at the site. <br /> <br />The proximity of the facility to the Detention Center offers strategic advantages in terms of <br />logistics, access, and security. The selected firm must ensure the design fully leverages <br />these site advantages while delivering a high-performance facility that serves the Sheriff’s <br />Office effectively for years to come. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Docusign Envelope ID: ED9774D9-AC0C-4CB2-997F-EA672B7B6C5D