Construction Contract for Improvements at REDCOM Facility

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors is requested to award a construction contract for tenant improvements at the REDCOM emergency dispatch center, located within the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office at 2796 Ventura Avenue, Santa Rosa. The project involves expanding the facility by 413 square feet into an adjoining office to increase dispatch console capacity from 10 to 15 positions.

Key Provisions:

• Contract Award: Award of a construction contract to Belz Construction, Inc. in the amount of $1,189,343.
• Contingency: Authorization for a 10% contingency ($118,934) for potential change orders.
• Funding: The project is fully funded by REDCOM (a Joint Powers Authority), which will transfer the total project costs, including construction and SPI (Sonoma County Public Infrastructure) management expenses, to the County.
• Community Workforce Agreement (CWA): The project is subject to the County’s Community Workforce Agreement, and the contractor has executed an "Agreement to be Bound."

Financial Details:

• Total Contract Sum: $1,189,343.
• Total Authorized Expenditure: $1,308,277 (including contingency).
• Funding Source: REDCOM Expansion capital project fund (21CP40005AA).

Timeline:

• Bid Opening: January 27, 2026.
• Contract Duration: 270 working days for substantial completion from the date of the Notice to Proceed.
• Liquidated Damages: $500 per day for delays in substantial completion or final inspection.

Procurement:

• The project was competitively bid by SPI. Belz Construction, Inc. was the sole bidder.