COUNTY OF SAN MATEO

Inter-Departmental Correspondence

Department of Public Works

DATE:

December 15, 2008

BOARD MEETING DATE:

January 6, 2009

SPECIAL NOTICE/HEARING:

None

VOTE REQUIRED:

Majority

TO:

Honorable Board of Supervisors

FROM:

James C. Porter, Director of Public Works

SUBJECT:

County Government Center Parking Structure Deferred Maintenance Painting (Project No. PF-006)

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a resolution:

1.

Approving the Scope of Work and Specifications, in conformance with Prevailing Wage scale requirements, for the County Government Center Parking Structure Deferred Maintenance Painting.

2.

Authorizing the publication of a Notice to contractors twice in a local newspaper.

3.

Authorizing the Director of Public Works to call for bids and to set the bid opening date as January 30, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. in the Hall of Justice,
400 County Center, Redwood City, California.

VISION ALIGNMENT:

Commitment: Responsive, effective and collaborative government.

Goal 20: Government decisions are based on careful consideration of future impact, rather than temporary relief or immediate gain.

Your Board’s adoption of the proposed resolution will ensure the preservation of County assets, and demonstrate the Board’s commitment to financial responsibility through preventive maintenance.

BACKGROUND:

The Board authorized the development and implementation of the County of San Mateo Facility Condition Information System (FCIS), which is an inventory of the County’s facilities, their deficiencies, and approved cyclic and deferred maintenance plans.

DISCUSSION:

Facilities staff evaluated the County Government Center Parking Structure, in conjunction with the Capital Projects Unit of the Department of Public Works, and prioritized the corrective actions specified in the FCIS report for this facility as to immediate need.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The work is estimated to cost between $150,000 and $200,000. This project is included in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Capital Projects Budget for FCIS projects.