Title
Receive a report on Natividad Medical Center's key capital projects
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Budget Committee receive a report on Natividad Medical Center's key capital projects.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Facilities and Construction Department staff at Natividad Medical Center (NMC) administers capital projects focused on strategically upgrading the hospital by reconfiguring and remodeling to better accommodate healthcare services for county residents and visitors. NMC is responsible for management, operation, and maintenance of building facilities and roads within the NMC campus.
Radiology Modernization:
The Diagnostic Imaging Department, located on the first floor of building 500, requires a complete remodel and modernization. This includes the replacement of obsolescent medical equipment, such as Computer Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). In 2013, the Department replaced aging X-Ray equipment with new digitally enhanced basic radiographic equipment. This was considered Phase 1, in a multi-phase approach to modernize the Imaging Department. Phase 2, includes adding two new CT scanners, a new MRI, and new Angiography Equipment. The project was approved by the Board on September 30, 2014 in the amount of $14,300,000 which does not include the equipment cost. On November 14, 2017, the Board approved to advertise the project and go out to bid. The bids were read aloud at the Clerk of the Board's office on February 22, 2018. On July 10, 2018 the Board awarded the project to Otto Construction in the amount of $12,947,000 and approve to increase the total project cost to $18,373,081. The project is forecasted to occur over a 24-36 month period with actual construction phased into several phases to maintain services during the remodel. This project is currently approved by Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD). Construction started on September 4, 2018. The remaining balance for the Radiology Moder...
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