To: Brian K. Flewelling, Public Works Committee Chairperson
From: Joshua Freeman, Director of Administration
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RE: Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and Hobbs + Black Architects, in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00, to perform a space study for several county departments; the cost of this agreement will be paid from the account listed
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and Hobbs + Black Architects to conduct a space study of various county departments.
BACKGROUND:
The Board of County Commissioners approved a Capital Improvement Plan that provided anticipated projects and costs necessary to maintain several different buildings. In adopting the plan, it was anticipated that several satellite court locations would close and consolidate into the McCree Building. As part of that consolidation, it was also anticipated that additional renovations would be necessary to accommodate the District Court, Prosecutor, Public Defender, and Community Corrections at McCree. As the result of a lawsuit settlement, the Board of County Commissioners agreed to explore building of a new facility that would house those departments and offices currently located at McCree as well as parts of offices that are in other buildings.
DISCUSSION:
Any decision must be driven by data. To understand future needs and costs, it is in the County's best interest to engage a firm that will help quantify future departmental needs. Currently, we have offices and departments spread across multiple buildings filling existing space that was not configured to the work of the office. As a result, the current space is not efficient for operations. Before a final decision can be made to either renovate or build, the county should have solid data to support any recommendation from staff and ultimately any decision by the Board.
To help facilitate this process, an RFP was done to seek qualified vendors. A review was conducted by m...
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