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Board awards progressive design‑build contract for $18M youth crisis center at Los Guilicos
Summary
The Board approved awarding a progressive design‑build contract, funded by a BHCIP Round 5 grant of a little more than $18 million, to construct a 14‑bed youth crisis and substance‑use treatment center at the Los Guilicos site; the motion passed unanimously by roll call.
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on March 10 to award a progressive design‑build contract for a youth crisis center at the Los Guilicos site, delegating authority to the Director of Public Infrastructure to approve a guaranteed maximum price and finalize plans.
Johannes Hovartz of Public Infrastructure told the board demolition is complete and staff recommends the progressive design‑build model to meet strict grant deadlines and to allow early contractor input. Michelle Ling said the project received a BHCIP Round 5 grant for "a little more than $18,000,000" and described the facility as a trauma‑informed, level‑3 design with specialized features for youth services.
Nolan Sullivan, director of health services, said the facility will deliver needed capacity across Northern California and for Sonoma County residents, consisting of two wings: eight residential substance‑use treatment beds for ages about 12–18 and six behavioral‑health crisis beds for youth and young adults up to age 25, plus outpatient programs.
Supervisor Rabbit and others urged attention to design details that promote healing and avoid an institutional feel. Staff pledged a series of town halls and neighborhood engagement with the city of Santa Rosa and other stakeholders.
The board approved the motion by roll call. Supervisors thanked public infrastructure, behavioral‑health staff and grant partners for expedited work to meet grant deadlines.
