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The subject project consists of preparation of architectural and engineering drawings and specifications to remodel and expand the Police Department Dispatch Center. Additionally, the work will include coordination of the upgrade of electrical, communication and 911 equipment during the remodel. George Miers and Associates of Moraga, California, has proposed to provide these services at a cost not-to-exceed $33,790.00. Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council: BACKGROUND The Pleasanton Police Department building was constructed in 1983. Since that time, the building has gone through one major upgrade that constructed a two-story addition on the east side of the building to provide for additional office space, and a single story addition to provide locker room space on the west side of the building. However, there has not been any significant change to the Police Dispatch Center since the original construction of the building in 1983. Through the ensuing years, the number of personnel and equipment supporting the Dispatch Center has more then doubled to the point that there is no longer room to accommodate all dispatch equipment within the Center. In 1990, the Police Department staffed the Dispatch Center with 2 dispatchers at all times. In recent years, it has been necessary to have 3 dispatchers on duty for the majority of the 24-hour workday, with peak periods requiring one or two additional dispatchers. Police dispatchers are also responsible for a myriad of records functions, from front counter assistance, to matron duties, to processing the bulk of incoming paperwork. Additionally, one dispatch position is located outside the Dispatch Center in the records bay. This position responds to 911 telephone calls, and both emergency and non-emergency telephone calls, without having direct line-of-sight to communication with the other dispatchers. This position is also susceptible to increased noise levels from the normal operations of the records center. Consultant Selection Process It is staff's intention that the remodeling of the Dispatch Center be completed in the most expeditious manner possible. To fast track this project, staff solicited names of design firms from several local municipalities that had recently constructed or remodeled Police Stations, specifically dispatch center remodels. Staff interviewed several designers for the design of this project. The most knowledgeable and experienced firm, with specific regard to Police dispatch center remodel design, was the firm of George Miers and Associates of Moraga, California. They have in-depth SR 06:019 Page 2 of 4