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FF'_©o 47PAGE-3492 191 <br />TO: The Honorable Members of the <br />Board of County Commissioners <br />DATE: August 24, 1981 <br />FILE: <br />SUBJECT: Renovations to the Indian River <br />County Jail <br />FROM: Neil A. Nelson, REFERENCES: <br />County Administrator <br />DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS <br />By mandate from the U.S. District Court and the Florida Department of <br />Corrections, the County is required to perform immediate improvements to the <br />existing jail facility on 17th Avenue. Inspection by the Florida Department <br />of Corrections and the State Fire Marshall have produced a list of architect- <br />ural items that are typical of a specialized facility. The County has about <br />180 days to complete the renovation. <br />ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS <br />Whereas the County has already received two (2) bids for a portion of <br />the work from local contractors, it is felt by the County Engineering Division <br />that the scope of work has not been well defined. The low bidder, Nitro Con- <br />struction, has not performed much work in the County and no favorable re- <br />commendations have been received. Furthermore, the bids were received prior <br />to the State Fire Marshall inspection. <br />The alternatives necessary to design an acceptable renovation project at <br />least cost to the County include: <br />Alternative No. 1 <br />Utilize the services of a local architect on a part-time basis to <br />assist the County Engineer in preparing new bidding documents and plans for the <br />improvements. It is felt that this can be done for under $5000. so that the <br />County does not have to advertize for such an architect. Mr. David Robifson, a <br />local Architect, has expressed his desire to cooperate on this basis and be <br />paid on an hourly basis. <br />Alternative No. 2 <br />Proceed to advertize for an architect to complete the renovation <br />plans and documents. <br />RECOMMENDATIONS AND FUNDING <br />It is recommended that Alternative No. 1, whereby the County consult part- <br />time with David Robirfson, local Architect, to assist the County Engineer in <br />preparing the plans and specifications for the renovation be approved. <br />Funding for architectural services to be from Account No. 001 906 523 6639. <br />