Department: County Engineer
Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Negotiation
Project ID (if applicable): UPIN 22270MF2H301
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): MWA Architects
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable):N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to negotiate with MWA Architects for Professional Architectural/Engineering design services in connection with the Institute of Forensic Sciences Building Morgue Renovation/Expansion, located at 1861 Old Spanish Trail, UPIN 22270MF2H301, Precinct 1.
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Background and Discussion:
On February 8, 2022, Commissioner's court approved the Preliminary Investment Memo request of $1,500,000 to provide professional services for the detailed design of the forensic genetics lab relocation, the morgue expansion, the relocation of other HCIFS departments during renovation, and the design plan of floors currently occupied. This is a request to use some of the previously approved funding for the professional design services for the morgue renovation/expansion. This includes assessment and potential replacement of morgue and toxicology storage coolers. All design work will be coordinated with the HVAC/MEP consultant.
Expected Impact:
The HCIFS morgue expansion is a necessity and must be accomplished as soon as possible. The Medical Examiner Services have seen a dramatic increase in cases and decedents. The morgue has outgrown its current cold storage space and must increase in capacity. Also, in 2022, the morgue and toxicology freezers/coolers had to have emergency repair services.
The Institute of Forensic Sciences Building - Morgue Renovation project will include the renovation and technological updates of the Medical Examiner morgue are...
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