BOARD AGENDA MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT:
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Adopt Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for Construction of the Winfield Capital Improvement Project, Project No. 60204021, Contract No. C0619 (San Jose), (District 4).
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
A. Adopt the plans and specifications and authorize advertisement for bids for construction of the Winfield Capital Improvement Project per the Notice to Bidders; and
B. Authorize the Designated Engineer to issue addenda, as necessary, during bidding.
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SUMMARY:
The objective of the Winfield Capital Improvement Project is to upgrade this existing building to current employee workplace standards and protect this asset for long-term use, as well as provide sufficient facilities for storage of equipment and materials. The design and construction documents are complete and staff recommends advertisement for construction bids.
Project Background
The Winfield Capital Improvement Project (Project) was initiated by the Procurement and Operational Services Division, Facilities Maintenance Unit, to provide an upgraded work space for the Winfield campus staff; ensure these District assets are maintained; and that the District staff can continue to work effectively in these buildings for the next 15 to 20 years.
In October 2010, staff presented the Conceptual Almaden/Winfield Campus Master Plan Report to the Board for review and discussion. This report was intended to provide information and recommendations for proceeding with the planning, design, and construction of various projects to ensure staff's ability to effectively and efficiently perform their duties to meet the District's core business. The Campus Master Plan Ad Hoc Committee consisting of Directors Richard Santos, Patrick Kwok, and Brian Schmidt was created in January 2011 to review the "Almaden/Winfield Campus Conceptual Master Plan Report" and make recommendations to the full Board of Directors.
The Committee unanimously...
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