DATE: April 8, 2025
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Steven E. White, Director
Department of Public Works and Planning
SUBJECT: Award Contract 24-S-03 Probation Tenant Improvement
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Adopt plans and specifications for Contract 24-S-03 Probation Tenant Improvement and award to the lowest bidder Fortune-Ratliff General Contractors, Inc., 352 West Bedford Suite 107, Fresno, CA 93711, in the total amount of $2,377,711.00; and
2. Authorize the Director to execute contract change orders for Contract 24-S-03, in the amount of the Director's allowance of $131,385 pursuant to Public Contract Code 20142 for contract change orders, and not to exceed a total change order limit of $190,216 or approximately 8% of the total compensation payable under Contract 24-S-03.
REPORT
Approval of the recommended action will authorize the award of a County-funded Capital project. This item pertains to a location in District 3.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
If the first recommended action is not approved, the project will be delayed or will not be constructed. If the second recommended action is not approved, some portions of construction could be delayed due to the time required to return to the Board for approval of individual change orders.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no Net County Cost associated with the recommended action. The maximum anticipated construction cost for the project, based on the low bid and including the Director's allowance for a maximum change order limit of $190,216, is $2,567,927. Sufficient funds to cover the cost of construction are included in the Department of Public Works and Planning - Capital Projects Division Org 8872 FY 2024-25 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION:
The County of Fresno purchased the property located at 200 W. Pontiac Way on January 2, 2024, in order for the Probation Department to consolidate their Adult Services to one location. The site and existing building require modifications in order to accommodate the...
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