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Consider recommendations regarding a Contract for Santa Barbara Project No. 22026 for an emergency facility system upgrade, Second District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Approve plans and specifications for an emergency facility system upgrade;
b) Approve and direct the Chair to execute a contract with a contractor in the base amount of $1,694,100.00 for design and installation of a system upgrade at a Santa Barbara County facility on an emergency basis (Contract), subject to the provisions of the documents and certifications as set forth in the plans and specifications applicable to the project and as required by California Law;
c) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0008708 in the amount of $1,721,000.00, transferring Proposition 172 fund balance from General County Programs in the General Fund to Capital Outlay Fund 0030;
d) Authorize the Director of General Services to approve change orders in connection with the Contract, in an amount not to exceed $97,205.00 as authorized under California Public Contract Code Section 20142;
e) Find that the emergency will not permit a delay resulting from a competitive solicitation for bids, and that the above recommended actions are necessary to respond to the emergency; and
f) Find that the proposed project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (a), Existing Facilities - Exterior or Interior Modifications, as it consists of the replacement of existing equipment.