To: Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: APPROVE Change Order #04 with M V P Construction LLC for Contra Costa Regional Medical Center Cart Washer Replacement at 2500 Alhambra Avenue, Martinez
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. APPROVE Change Order No. 04 in the amount of $313,411 with M V P Construction LLC ("MVP") for the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center Cart Washer Replacement project.
2. AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute the Change Order, which provides for additional expenses, and increases the contract price by $313,411 for a total revised contract value of $2,408,810.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% Health Services Department Enterprise Fund 1
BACKGROUND:
On May 20, 2025, the Board of Supervisors awarded a construction contract for $1,960,000 to MVP Construction LLC to replace the cart washer at the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC).
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, located at 2500 Alhambra Avenue in Martinez, has an existing cart washer that has reached the end of its useful life and requires replacement. The cart washer is a critical component of the hospital's Sterile Processing Department (SPD), as it is essential for the thorough cleaning and sterilization of medical and surgical equipment to ensure patient safety.
This project includes removal of the existing cart washer; modifications to the room to accommodate the new equipment; installation of a deionized water system; installation of a new air compressor and air dryer; and minor ancillary work such as the addition of new countertops, cabinetry and finishes. Construction is currently underway.
During construction, hospital staff requested several scope enhancements to improve hygiene, durability, and long-term maintenance. Specifically, the originally specified cabinetry and millwork were requested to be upgraded to stainless steel units to p...
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