HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-05-2016 Item 07 - Fire Station 2 Remodel, Specification No. 91258
Meeting Date: 1/5/2016
FROM: Daryl R. Grigsby, Director of Public Works
Prepared By: Michael J. McGuire, Engineer III
SUBJECT: FIRE STATION 2 REMODEL, SPECIFICATION NO. 91258
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Approve plans and specifications for “Fire Station 2 Remodel, Specification No. 91258”; and
2. Authorize staff to advertise for bids and authorize the City Manager to award the contract if
the lowest responsible bidder is within the Engineer’s Estimate of $129,000.
DISCUSSION
Fire Station 2, built in 1953, is the oldest fire facility of the four stations in the City and is the
only one that does not offer separate male and female restroom facilities. Designed for an all-
male staff, the toilet stalls are open and offer no privacy. Most of the existing fixtures in the
restroom are original, do not conserve water, and are not ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)
compliant.
The proposed remodel seeks to make the necessary improvements as cost effectively as possible.
The proposal also seeks to accommodate gender separation and improve livability, privacy and
modesty to its occupants and visitors. This remodel will also accomplish the goals of ADA
accessibility to one of the two restroom facilities and to the dormitory.
CONCURRENCES
The Fire Department has been involved in the design process and supports the project as
presented. A building permit for construction has been issued by the Community Development
Department.
FISCAL IMPACT
The 2015-17 Financial Plan, Appendix B, pages 3-27 to 3-30, identifies $6,000 budget to date
and $160,000 in 2015-16 for construction, for a total construction budget of $166,000. The
upcoming construction schedule allows for staff inspection and negates the need for consultant
services for construction management. With the Engineer’s Estimate of $129,000, there is
sufficient funding available to construct the remodel.
This project is fully funded by the local half-percent sales tax measure (Measure G).
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ALTERNATIVE
Deny approval to advertise. The Council could choose to deny or defer the approval for advertising
of this project. Staff does not recommend this option. Should this be denied or deferred, the
remodel of the fire station will not proceed. A lack of separate male and female restroom and
dormitory facilities will continue, along with a lack of privacy for the current staff. Having no
separate facilities at this fire station could potentially impact the hiring of gender-diverse firefighter
personnel. Also, the fire station would continue to be without ADA compliant restroom facilities.
Attachments:
a Council Reading File - Plans
b Council Reading File - Specifications
Fiscal Impact Summary 2015-16
Available Project Budget:166,000$
Engineer's Estimate Construction:129,000$
Construction Contingencies:20,000$
Total for Construction:149,000$
Testing/Inspection:1,000$
Printing & Advertising:1,000$
Staff Accomodations:15,000$
Total Cost of Project:166,000$
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