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Recommendation to Authorize the Interim City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Mar Con Engineering Inc., for the Alameda Day Center Project, No. HHS 25-01, in an Amount Not-To-Exceed $2,672,346.60, including Contingency.
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this action is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction). (Housing and Human Services 10021833)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Jennifer Ott, City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Day Center and Safe Sheltering Program (Day Center) is a safe and welcoming place for people who are unhoused and provides services, overnight emergency shelter and safe parking. Services include connection with social services such as housing, health, mental health, substance use treatment as well as classes, meals, wellness checks, once per week mobile showers and laundry, referrals and enrichment activities. The program is currently located at 431 Stardust Place, an Alameda Point building owned by the City of Alameda (City). This building is slated to be demolished as part of Phase 2 of the City Council approved development project, Rebuilding the Existing Supporting Housing of Alameda Point (RESHAP) Phase 2. The Day Center is being relocated to Alameda Point Building 2, Wing 3, located at 1041 W. Midway Ave.
On October 9, 2025, the City issued plans and specifications for the Alameda Day Center Project, No. HHS 25-01. Following a competitive bidding process, staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Mar Con Engineering Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, for a total amount of $2,672,346.60, which includes a 10% contingency.
BACKGROUND
In October 2018, City Council declared a shelter crisis, opening a pathway for the City to receive State of California funding assistan...
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