FROM: Joe Michael, Chief Information Officer
SUBJECT: SBCERA Tenant Improvements
RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve the remodel of SBCERA Suite 106 and additional tenant improvements and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute agreements with Pacific Tusk Builders and associated subcontractors in an amount not to exceed $682,190.
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BACKGROUND:
SBCERA is requesting Board approval to enter into contracts with Pacific Tusk Partners (PTB) and associated subcontractors to provide general construction services and tenant improvements at the SBCERA-owned and occupied property located at 348 W. Hospitality Lane. The total cost of the engagement will not exceed $682,190.
The engagement with PTB and its subcontractors will encompass multiple projects designed to enhance SBCERA's workplace, increase operational effectiveness, support our commitment to members, and fulfill our obligations as the property owner. The primary project involves reconfiguring Suite 106 and the adjoining conference room to accommodate the relocation of Member Services staff. Currently, Member Services staff are dispersed across different areas, creating a "satellite" effect for those working in the reception area. Relocating the whole Member Services team to the first floor will provide several improvements:
* Consultation staff will be closer to the member consultation area,
* Supervisors and managers will be able to respond more quickly to member needs and operational issues, and
* Staff will benefit from a more unified, collaborative, and efficient workspace.
In addition to the primary construction project, several supplementary tenant improvement projects have been bundled to leverage economies of scale, resulting in a reduced overall cost compared to completing each project independently.
SBCERA will convert an unused third-floor storage area into a media room for the Communications Department. As SBCERA continues transitioning toward a more electronic operating env...
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