100% various funds. Projects will be assigned to Hawley, Peterson & Snyder, Architects when there is an approved project and funding.
On April 26, 2016, the Board of Supervisors approved an as-needed Consulting Services Agreement with Hawley, Peterson & Snyder, Architects (“HPS”) in the amount of $500,000.
HPS is performing architectural services on the ongoing West County Health Center Expansion project, including possible re-design, and other possible healthcare projects at the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center.
The contract payment limit of $500,000 has nearly been reached. Amendment No. 1 is necessary to provide for the additional costs associated with the completion of design services, including bidding and permit phases, County Building Inspection plan check/permitting, and construction administration for these ongoing projects.
HPS is familiar with these active projects, and the design and construction of typical building type and health care facilities; therefore, it is recommended that the contract amendment be awarded at this time.
The additional funds made available to pay HPS will be used for additional projects which include remodels, tenant improvements, additions, modernization, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing upgrades, and code-related improvements. Projects may also include investigations, studies, and reports. Some of the anticipated projects include those identified in the County's FLIP projects under the recent budget allocation for capital projects and deferred maintenance. Having this as-needed agreement in place will allow the design phase to commence sooner and provide for a shorter project completion schedule.
If this amendment is not approved, projects currently in process will be delayed, which will ultimately result in higher project costs.