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Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. R-7207 and award a contract to New Dynasty Construction Co., of Tustin, CA, for construction of the Long Beach Police Training Academy Modular Replacement, New Locker Building, Renovations and Site Improvements Project for an amount of $25,541,819, authorize a 6.5 percent contingency in the amount of $1,660,218, for a total contract amount of $27,202,037; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary amendments;
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $2,000,000, offset by a transfer of $2,000,000 of Police Facilities Impact Fees; and
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Police Department by an additional $2,000,000, offset by Police Facilities Impact Fees in the Capital Fund. (District 4)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested to enter into a contract with New Dynasty Construction Co., to provide construction services for the Long Beach Police Training Academy Modular Replacement, New Locker Building, Renovations and Site Improvements Project (Project).
The Police Department (Department) provides a diverse array of services in order to safely and constitutionally address a variety of public safety concerns including criminal investigations, victim support, police contract services to external agencies, and 24/7 response to 9-1-1 emergencies and general calls for service. In addition to providing these core services to a growing residential and business population due to new development citywide, the Department’s focus also includes citywide priorities such as homelessness, mental health, and community policing initiatives. The Project will result in a new facility with space that is conducive to the Department’s current and future training needs necessary to meet the increased service demand caused by the continued increase in the City of...
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