County of Orange DIR Project ID# 20240537202

Pre-Construction Phase Services for Adult Re-Entry Center Project

The County of Orange, OC Public Works, has awarded a contract (MA-080-24010624) to Bernards Bros. Inc. for pre-construction services related to the redevelopment of the Adult Re-Entry Center (ARC) located at 3030 N. Hesperian Way, Santa Ana, CA 92706. Bernards Bros. Inc., based in Irvine, CA, will provide construction management at-risk (CMAR) services including value engineering, project scheduling, cost estimating, design document reviews, and subcontractor/supplier selection. The project involves redevelopment of three westerly pods totaling approximately 27,500 square feet, including a new elevator structure for accessibility compliance, demolition and reconstruction of windows, walls, floors, ceilings, and entrance gate area work. The contract amount for pre-construction services is a guaranteed maximum price of $99,721.00. Key personnel from Bernards Bros. Inc. include Vice President Sam Laham and other project management and engineering staff. Subconsultants include Berg Electric (electrical, fire alarm, low voltage), Southland (HVAC), and Pro-Craft Construction (plumbing, fire sprinkler). The contract requires Bernards Bros. Inc. to pull all necessary permits and comply with applicable laws and regulations. The period of performance includes design phases through construction administration, with construction anticipated to begin in September 2024 and last approximately 12 months. The contract includes detailed provisions on project management, schedule updates, cost control, confidentiality, insurance, indemnification, and compliance with labor laws. The County's Project Manager is Richard De Jong, located in Santa Ana, CA. The contract emphasizes collaboration with the Design Professional and County staff, and includes requirements for subcontractor selection, reporting, and payment procedures.

Description

Pre-Construction Phase Services will provide for continued design phase and related document development for the Adult Re-Entry Center Project, now known as the Coordinated Re-Entry Center, which will create temporary housing, job placement assistance, counseling and other services for adult individuals exiting the correctional system to support their reintegration into the community.

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