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Santa Barbara County OKs $5M construction‑management contract for North Branch Jail, directs April cost comparisons
Summary
The Board approved a not‑to‑exceed $5,000,000 construction‑management agreement for the Northern Branch Jail design‑build process and directed the CEO to return in April with cost and operational analyses comparing a 1‑pod, 1.5‑pod and Northwest rehab options; the vote was unanimous.
The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors on Feb. 10 approved a not‑to‑exceed $5,000,000 contract to bring a construction manager onto the Northern Branch Jail design‑build team, while directing county staff to return in April with a comparison of alternatives including a one‑pod, one‑and‑a‑half‑pod option and costs to rehabilitate the existing Northwest facility.
Chair Jen Nelson moved the staff recommendation and Supervisor Rose Lavinino seconded. The motion included direction that the CEO’s office provide the board the additional operational cost information and comparative analyses before any final award to a design‑builder; the roll call vote was unanimous among members present.
The contract approved Wednesday covers construction‑management…
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