Agenda 06-02-2026; 8-g - Approval of a Contract with Samet Corporation for Construction Manager-At-Risk Services for the Renovation of the John M. Link, Jr. Government Services Center and Construction of the Sheriff’s Evide

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Questionnaire QUESTIONNAIRE 1. What are five major issues to be addressed in Public buildings often have more complex decision- constructing a Sheriff's Office facility? making processes than private developments. This is There are several key considerations that we driven by multiple stakeholders in a new facility and understand come up in the development of a Sheriff's authority that usually ends up being held by groups facility, and Samet is mindful of them as we progress rather than individuals. We must have reasonable both through design and construction. expectations for navigating that process. Samet works with the project team members to ensure questions 1. Security are put forward as simple options with pros/cons and o Perimeter fencing costs presented. We know that open ended questions o Access Controls (card reader system at doors) result in open ended answers, not always providing o Bulletproof partitions/glass/etc. at main entry direction we can move forward with. —protect police personnel from public Public business is publicly discoverable and 2. Back-up Power all documentation should be clear if and when o Generator System—Entire Building visible to the public. We keep this in mind for all • Uninterrupted Power Supplies (UPS's) for documentation and especially with accounting. sensitive equipment Public buildings must always have transparent 3. Evidence Storage—Maintaining Proper Chain accounting and a clear audit trail and Samet ensures of Custody our accounting records will provide the necessary o Evidence Lockers transparency for publicly funded CM at Risk projects. o Refrigerated evidence locker o High density storage 3. Describe how environmental friendly and energy • Separate exhaust systems for evidence areas efficient features were incorporated past similar (drug fumes) projects listed in your response. 4. 911 Call Center Determining which energy efficient systems are o Static dissipative carpet going to be utilized is typically driven by owner o Raised computer room flooring for 911 console preferences and design direction. Samet will very wiring often assist the design team with long term efficiency 5. Evidence Processing studies to determine the pay back timeline and true o Fume Hoods—Including dedicated exhaust and cost of such systems. Examples of this would include: make up air systems o Installation of energy efficient lighting and digital o Lab Space/Tables /Casework lighting controls that light balance the building • Sheet vinyl floor with integral cove base through the course of the day and use cycles to minimize power usage while maintaining 6. Intake/Processing adequate lighting levels. o Enclosed Sallyport o Cost studies for different types of HVAC systems o Fingerprinting/processing area for use in life cycle cost analysis by the EOR • Holding cells with tamper resistant fixtures o Water reducing pluming system such as waterless o Epoxy floors urinals, low flow fixtures and dual flush toilets. o Interview rooms with 1 way glass &recording Samet does incorporate environmentally friendly system practices into our operations. o We recycle site materials such as concrete, steel, 2. Provide an overview of your teams philosophy in cardboard, and others when local resources are the construction of a major public building. available. There are a few key differences our project team ° We use low energy temp lighting. must keep in mind in the management of major public ° We source local materials and local fabrication work and ensure the necessary controls are in place to whenever possible and practical as part of the properly manage them. procurement strategy. RFQ 367-005466 /The Renovation& Construction of Sheriff's Office Facilities