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Rio Vista approves $219,944 modular office for public works through Sourcewell cooperative contract
Summary
Council authorized purchase and installation of a 24'x60' modular office for the public-works department for up to $219,944.30 within an approved budget of $275,000, citing long-term cost-efficiency compared with leasing. A public commenter asked whether the structure is intended to be temporary or permanent.
The City Council voted July 7 to authorize the purchase and installation of a 24-foot by 60-foot modular office building for the public-works department using the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing program.
Staff said the building contains roughly 1,400 square feet of office space, includes ADA-compliant restrooms, and can be procured via Sourcewell contract number 120822-MMR at a cost not to exceed $219,944.30; the approved project budget is $275,000. Staff explained the approach was used after two competitive bids exceeded the available budget and argued that ownership would be more cost-effective than leasing over the long term (staff estimated a payback in seven to eight years).
Public commenter Chris Armbrust said he fears the modulars resemble temporary portables and asked whether the structure is intended for long-term use; staff replied the building is new and estimated a useful life of roughly 20–30 years with proper maintenance. The council approved the resolution authorizing purchase and execution of necessary documents.
Why it matters: the purchase addresses an immediate workspace shortage for public-works operational staff while remaining within the approved budget; ownership is intended to reduce long-term facility costs compared with ongoing lease payments.
Next steps: staff will execute the Sourcewell contract and proceed with installation; the finance director will record the purchase and incorporate the asset into capital planning.
