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Report regarding a motion to accept the construction improvements of Police Operations & 911 Dispatch Center Project as complete in accordance with plans and specifications (total construction cost $52,785,285). (Jacob Gilchrist, Director of Capital Projects)
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council, by motion, accept the construction improvements of the Police Operations & 911 Dispatch Center Project (CIP Project No. pf2003) as complete in accordance with plans and specifications (total construction cost $52,785,285)
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
On January 8, 2020, City Council awarded the Police Operations & 911 Dispatch Center Project (CIP Project No. pf2003) to Swinerton Builders of San Francisco, California. The project work associated with this project was completed on September 27, 2022.
After nearly 40 years in the Municipal Services Building at 33 Arroyo Drive, the South San Francisco Police Department moved into their new 43,000 square foot Police Operations & 911 Dispatch Center at 1 Chestnut Avenue in January 2022. A sophisticated, modern facility, the new Operations Center reduces police emergency response times and enhances public safety by providing a state-of-the-art Emergency Response Center.
The total construction cost incurred for the project is summarized as follows:
Projected Actual
Swinerton Builders Construction Contract $47,563,300 $47,563,300
Construction Contingency $4,756,330 $4,988,600
Hazardous Material Abatement Allowance $233,385 $233,385
Total Construction Budget $52,553,015 $52,785,285
FISCAL IMPACT
This project was included in the City of South San Francisco’s Fiscal Year 2019-20 Capital Improvement Program and was approved by City Council on January 8, 2020 with a total project budget (construction cost plus soft costs) of $56,857,615. While the actual construction cost ($52,785,285) exceeded the projected construction cost ($52,553,015) by $232,270, this represents a 0.4% cost increase and was paid of out of the project soft cost reserve.
RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN
This effort is included in the City’s Strategic Plan. It aligns with Priority #2 which is focused on enhancing quality of life and Priority #3 which is focused on enhancing public safety.
CONCLUSION
Staff recommends acceptance of the project as complete. Upon acceptance, a Notice of Completion will be filed with the County of San Mateo Recorder’s Office. At the end of the thirty day lien period, the retention funds will be released to the contractor.