Fourth District Update December 2019

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Benoit Detention Center  The project replaces the outdated, 353-bed Indio Jail with a new 1,626-bed, state of the art detention and support facilities on a 6.5-acre site in Indio. The new facility will be operated by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department and consists of: o Phase 1 o Housing Buildings o Support Building o Site Improvements o Expansion of Underground Tunnel System  The method of delivery is Pre-qualified General Contractor using Clark Construction and Vanir as Construction Manager. The current Construction Value is $282,728,024.  Following a 90-day transition phase after Phase 1, Phase 2 will commence and take approximately 160 days to complete. Phase 2 will include the demolition of the existing jail and the construction of the intake sally port and surface parking.  The State Fire Marshall issued their Temporary Certificate of Occupancy on October 30 th , 2019. The project team is now addressing BSCC and Building Official comments to occupy the building.  Offsite street improvements associated with Benoit Detention Center and associated County projects as requested by the City of Indio. Improvements include rehabilitation of portions of Hwy 111 and Oasis, new storm water infrastructure, traffic signals, and other offsite improvements.  Approved project budget is $7,000,000.  Phase 1 work is complete. Notice of Completion, release of retention and approval of final Change Order approved by Board of Supervisors on July 23, 2019.  Phase 2 Hwy 111 Street Improvement Form 11 to request approval of plans and specs for bidding and award of a second amendment with Webb Associates is scheduled to Board of Supervisors on January 7, 2020. Proposed project phasing has been sent to the City of Indio for consideration. Benoit Detention Center Offsite Improvements

Blythe Jail Medical & Behavioral Health Service Expansion

 Development of facility for medical and behavioral health services.  On July 31, 2018 Board of Supervisors approved a project budget of $498,938.  Wireless access installed.

 Acquiring labor to start work has been a challenge. Staff is doing outreach to find labor. Once submittals and schedule have been submitted, construction will begin and is expected to continue for 90 days.

Roy’s Desert Springs Remodel

 Conversion of existing space unto a Board and care facility with a bed capacity of 92 beds to alleviate over-crowding in the adult outpatient clinic suite. This 57,818 square foot space, which includes an expansion of 8,125 square foot, will provide behavioral health services to Coachella Valley residents who are at high risk for hospitalization, incarceration, and homelessness.  Behavioral Health has selected a location in Palm Desert for the temporary relocation of the 10,000 sq. ft. office space to a separate leased facility.  Revised budget of $27,172,526 and construction contracts was approved by Board of Supervisors on June 11, 2019.  Interior stairwells have been installed and drywall installation has begun.  The construction duration is 15 months with completion expected September 2020.

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