File #: 24-0798    Version: 1 Name:
Type: CM Action Item - Open & Responsible Government Status: Passed
File created: 11/5/2024 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 11/20/2024 Final action: 11/20/2024
Title: Request approval of a recommended proposal - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 24RFP072424K-JA, Program Management and Professional Services for the Fulton County Jail Capital Improvement Program in an amount not to exceed $1,740,749.38 for Year 1, with ACR Partners, a joint venture comprised of AECOM Technical Services, Inc. (AECOM), Comprehensive Program Services (CPS) and H.J. Russell & Company (HJR) (Atlanta, GA), to provide a complete range of program management and professional services to support the Fulton County Jail Capital Improvement Program ("CIP"). Effective upon issuance of Notice to Proceed (NTP) for five (5) years, with one , two-year renewal option or until completion as determined by the County.
Attachments: 1. Exhibit 1 Evaluation Committee Recommendation Letter- 24RFP072424K-JA, 2. Exhibit 2 Performance Evaluation- ACR Partners, 3. BOC Jail CIP Update_Nov20_v1

 

Department

Real Estate and Asset Management

 

Requested Action

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Request approval of a recommended proposal - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 24RFP072424K-JA, Program Management and Professional Services for the Fulton County Jail Capital Improvement Program in an amount not to exceed $1,740,749.38 for Year 1, with ACR Partners, a joint venture comprised of AECOM Technical Services, Inc. (AECOM), Comprehensive Program Services (CPS) and H.J. Russell & Company (HJR) (Atlanta, GA), to provide a complete range of program management and professional services to support the Fulton County Jail Capital Improvement Program (“CIP”).  Effective upon issuance of Notice to Proceed (NTP) for five (5) years, with one , two-year renewal option or until completion as determined by the County.

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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)

In accordance with the Purchasing Code Sections 102-375, all competitive sealed proposals shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval.

 

Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)

Open and Responsible Government

 

Commission Districts Affected

All Districts                     

District 1                     

District 2                     

District 3                     

District 4                     

District 5                     

District 6                     


Is this a purchasing item?

Yes

 

Summary & Background: The Fulton County Jail located at 901 Rice Street in Atlanta, Georgia, opened in 1989 The facility has a maximum housing capacity of 2600 inmates. The Fulton County Sheriff's Office also operates the Jail South Annex, located at 6500 Watson Street, Union City, Georgia, with a capacity of 285 beds.

 

The existing jail infrastructure is in a state of severe deterioration, incurring significant annual maintenance costs.  Additionally, the facility was originally designed to house minimum to medium risk detainees.  The majority of the current jail population is maximum security inmates which presents ongoing safety concerns.  The planned scope of work includes a facility condition assessment of both the Rice St jail campus and the Jail South Annex.  The assessment recommendations will be prioritized and executed in order to extend the useful life of the existing facilities.  Additionally, the recommended firm will evaluate the existing Rice St. site for the construction of a special purpose facility to meet the jail’s population needs. 

 

Scope of Work:

 

PHASE I: FACILITY CONDITION ASSESSMENT

 

Ø                     Conduct facility condition assessments of Rice Street facility, Marietta Annex, and Jail South Annex

Ø                     Advise on prioritization of findings from the assessment

Ø                     Provide options/scenarios of what can be delivered within the maximum allowable budget

Ø                     Develop plan for inmate housing during construction

Ø                     Recommendations on renovations and a new facility (special purpose building)

Ø                     Provide estimate for future special purpose building

 

PHASE II: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SERVICES

 

Phase II consists of the management and oversight of the delivery of the Project. Phase II will start with procurements to deliver the design, construction, and other needed services to complete the project scope.

 

Phase II shall consist of, but not limited to: 

 

Ø                     Planning Phase and General Duties

Ø                     Design Phase

Ø                     Construction Package and Bid Phase

Ø                     Construction Phase

Ø                     Closeout Phase

Ø                     Occupancy and Transition

 

Community Impact: The successful completion of  the Jail Capital Improvement Program (“CIP”) will preserve the life of the existing jail facilities and provide a safer and more reliable environment for both staff and detainees. 

 

Department Recommendation: The Department of Real Estate and Asset Management recommends approval.

 

The recommended Program Management Team (PMT) will work in collaboration with the DREAM and the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office.

 

Project Implications: This contract’s intent is to provide full range of Program Management and Professional Services for the Fulton County Jail CIP and to assist DREAM to facilitate the final completion of delivery of a newly renovated jail facilities that provides a safe, humane, and sustainable environment reflecting best practices.

 

Community Issues/Concerns: None that the Department is aware of.

 

Department Issues/Concerns: If this proposal is not approved, the County does not have the capacity, or the expertise, to perform the Program Management and Professional Services needed for the facility assessment and associated construction/repair services. 

 

Contract Modification: This is a new procurement.

 

Contract & Compliance Information (Provide Contractor and Subcontractor details.)

Contract Value:                                          $1,740,749.38

Prime Vendor:                     ACR Partners

Prime Status:                     White American Female Enterprise

Location:                                                               Atlanta, GA                                                               

County:                                                               Fulton County

Prime Value:                                          $1,740,749.38 or 100.00%

 

Total Contract Value:                     $1,740,749.38 or 100.00%

Total Certified Value:                     $1,740,749.38 or 100.00%

 

Exhibits Attached (Provide copies of originals, number exhibits consecutively, and label all exhibits in the upper right corner.)

Exhibit 1:  Evaluation Committee Recommendation Letter

Exhibit 2:  Performance Evaluation

 

Contact Information (Type Name, Title, Agency and Phone)
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Joseph N. Davis, Director, Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, (404) 612-3772

 

Contract Attached
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No


Previous Contracts

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No

 

Total Contract Value

Original Approved Amount:

$0.00

Previous Adjustments:

$0.00

This Request:

$1,740,749.38

TOTAL:

$1,740,749.38


Grant Information Summary

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Fiscal Impact / Funding Source

Funding Line 1:

503-520-5200-1190: TAD Facility Capital Fund, Real Estate and Asset Management, Project Management - $1,740,749.38

 

Key Contract Terms

Start Date: Effective upon issuance of Notice to Proceed

End Date: Five (5) years or until completion as determined by the County.

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Renewal/Extension Terms: One (1), two-year renewal option


Overall Contractor Performance Rating:

ACR Partners- CPR Memo

 

Would you select/recommend this vendor again?

Yes

 

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