RECOMMENDATION(S): (CONT'D)
AWARD the construction contract for the above project to CWS Construction Group Inc., in the amount of $1,365,000 and direct that the Public Works Director, or designee, prepare the contract.
DIRECT that CWS Construction Group Inc., shall submit two good and sufficient security bonds (performance and payment bonds) in the amount of $1,365,000.
ORDER that, after CWS Construction Group Inc., has signed the contract and returned it, together with the bonds, evidence of insurance, and other required documents, and the Public Works Director has reviewed and found them to be sufficient, the Public Works Director, or designee, is authorized to sign the contract for this Board.
ORDER that, in accordance with the project specifications and upon signature of the construction contract by the Public Works Director, or designee, any bid bonds posted by the bidders are exonerated and any checks or cash submitted for bid security shall be returned.
AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to sign any escrow agreements prepared for this project to permit the direct payment of retention into escrow or the substitution of securities for monies withheld by the County to ensure performance under the contract, pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 2230.
AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to order changes or additions to the work pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 20142.
DELEGATE, pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 4114, to the Public Works Director, or designee, the Board’s functions under Public Code Section 4107 and 4110.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% California Health Facilities Authority (CHHFA)
BACKGROUND:
For many years, staff and the community have identified the need for a Crisis Stabilization Unit to serve children and youth in emotional crisis. Currently children and youth are being served alongside adults at the Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) Unit at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC). Consequently, young patients are often in the presence of adults experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms. Several locations were considered for the unit including 1034 Oak Grove in Concord, but ultimately the Miller Wellness Center was chosen as the best fit. This project will provide facilities to separate youth from adults and create a space where children and youth can be served in a more supportive therapeutic environment. Behavioral Health Division anticipates that the Crisis Stabilization Unit will serve 2,190 clients annually.
The construction cost estimate was $1,200,000. General prevailing wage rates will be the minimum rates paid on this project. Bids were received and opened by the Public Works Department on September 15, 2022, and the bid results are as follows:
| Bidder |
Bid |
| S&H Construction Inc. |
$1,298,600 |
| CWS Construction Group Inc. |
$1,365,000 |
| Angotti & Reilly |
$1,450,000 |
| W.A. Thomas |
$1,514,000 |
| Buehler Commercial |
$1,989,000 |
The Public Works Director recommends that the Board reject S&H Construction’s bid due to failure to submit Good Faith Effort documentation and award the construction contract for this project to CWS Construction Group Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, in the amount of $1,365,000.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the contract is not approved, the project will not move forward, and the Crisis Stabilization Unit will not be constructed. The available Grant funding will be lost, resulting in a lost opportunity to provide better services to the youth of the County. The County would continue to provide services to the youth at PES which is an environment not ideally suited to addressing the needs of youth/children experiencing emotional crisis.