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a. Receive an update on the Request for Proposals (RFP) regarding the Old Monterey County Jail; and
b. Provide direction to staff. (Board Referral #: 2017.15)
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Receive an update on the Request for Proposals (RFP) regarding the Old Monterey County Jail; and
b. Provide direction to staff.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
On August 29, 2017, Supervisor Alejo submitted a Board referral (Board Referral #: 2017.15) requesting: "Resolution to approve an RFP to solicit proposals for Adaptive Reuse of the Historic Old Monterey County Jail at 142 W. Alisal Street in Salinas (historic landmark where farmworker leader Cesar Chavez was jailed in 1970)." On October 10, 2017, staff presented a report to the Board on the process for considering disposition of the Old Monterey County Jail (Old Jail). A copy of that report is attached for your reference as Attachment A. Staff was directed to solicit proposals for restoration and adaptive reuse of the Old Monterey County Jail as one final step before considering disposition of the Old Jail.
RMA worked with Contracts/Purchasing to develop a Request for Proposals (RFP) including a private-public partnership (3P). It took extra time to amend the standard County RFP template to incorporate new language for a 3P process. In addition, staff deliberated about how to provide access to the interior space for any interested parties given the health and safety restrictions which require protective gear, including respirators. Ultimately, staff chose to present information on hand (e.g. photos, reports, etc.) that documented the entire facility, recognizing that parties had the ability to ask questions through the RFP process or make a proposal contingent on a tour of the facility which would include the interior space.
RFP No. 10070 was released on December 13, 2018. The standard solicitation period for capital projects is about four (4) weeks; however, thi...
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