TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Steven Lederer, Director of Public Works
REPORT BY: Sonja El-Wakil, Associate Engineer
SUBJECT: Professional Services Agreement No. 260111B with YEI Engineers Inc. and Budget Amendment in support of the Animal Shelter HVAC and Roof Repair Project, PW 26-05
RECOMMENDATION
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Approve and authorize Agreement No. 260111B with YEI Engineers Inc. for a maximum compensation of $452,682 and approve a Budget Amendment for the design phase of the "Animal Shelter HVAC and Roof Repair Project," PW 26-05. (Fiscal Impact: $200,000 Expense; Capital Improvement Projects Fund; Not Budgeted; Discretionary)
[4/5 vote required]
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BACKGROUND
Napa County Animal Shelter is built to serve the community and its domestic animals by providing programs and services to support Napa County residents and their pets. It also serves as the Shelter for the cities of American Canyon and Napa and the Town of Yountville. The Shelter takes in an average of 2,300 animals a year. The facility functions well, however, as animal populations grow, sufficient space is becoming an issue. On February 25, 2025, the Board of Supervisors received a presentation covering the "Five Year Capital Improvement Plan; Fiscal Years 2025-26 to 2029-30," which included this project to repair roof leaks and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) units that are past their useful life in Fiscal Year 2025-26.
The project is estimated to begin design in the Fall of 2025 and be completed in 2026; construction may carry over into Fiscal Year 2026-27. On June 24, 2025, the Board of Supervisors approved an authorization of $300,000 to create the project and provide starter funds for design.
The current requested funding is to complete the project design phase. The YEI Engineers, Inc. maximum compensation includes a $50,000 allowance for unforeseen issues requiring additional design services. Staff anticipates returning to the Board of Supervisors at a later date for approval o...
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