TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Steven Lederer, Director of Public Works
REPORT BY: Liang Chin Su, Assistant Engineer
SUBJECT: Approval of Plans and Specifications and Authorization to Advertise for Bids for the “Fifth Street Parking Garage Security Project”, PW 25-13B
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RECOMMENDATION
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Approve the Plans and Specifications for the “Fifth Street Parking Garage Security Project”, PW 25-13B; and authorization to advertise for sealed bids and opening of the bids at a time, date, and location to be published by the Director of Public Works pursuant to Section 20150.8 of the Public Contract Code. (No Fiscal Impact)
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BACKGROUND
On February 4, 2025, the Board authorized a professional services agreement with Nacht & Lewis Architects, Inc., who was selected in 2022 through 2027 for on-call architectural services, for a not to exceed maximum of $309,800 to perform site investigation and provide design and construction documents. The project will rehabilitate the exterior envelope of each building which may include but is not limited to repainting and the repair of sealants, concrete, brick, plaster, and any other needs discovered during the site investigation.
During this time, staff received requests to install security cameras in the garage to cover each floor, entrances, exits, the elevator, and the stairs to ensure safety of the public and employees who use the garage and to discourage vandalism. On May 20, 2025, the Board of Supervisors approved Amendment No. 1 in the amount of $21,100 for Nacht & Lewis to design the necessary electrical and data work for the new cameras at various locations and establish a camera network for the parking garage. While the Fifth Street Garage Maintenance is still under design, the security camera portion is complete and will be bid as a standalone project.
The Engineer’s Estimate for the Fifth Street Parking Garage Security Project is $130,000, with the cameras to be purchased separately by the Communications Team ($25,000 ...
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