DATE:
January 13, 2026
02
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
GENERAL SERVICES - AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE AND AWARD A PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT FOR VISTA DETENTION FACILITY INFRASTRUCTURE & FACILITY UPGRADE AND CEQA EXEMPTION (DISTRICT: 5)
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OVERVIEW
The Vista Detention Facility (VDF) located in the City of Vista opened in 1986 and serves as the primary point of intake for incarcerated males in North San Diego County. The facility is staffed by approximately 70 employees, of which about 35 are sworn San Diego Sheriff's Office staff. The population at VDF consists primarily of special handling incarcerated persons, newly booked incarcerated persons awaiting transfer to other facilities and pre-arraignment incarcerated persons.
The VDF Infrastructure and Facility Upgrade Project encompasses comprehensive enhancements, including renovation of the intercom and Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) systems, installation of anti-ligature features, and integration of a centralized security backbone. This backbone will provide unified control over cameras, cell doors, lighting, access points, elevators, and water shut-off systems, along with other related improvements.
Today's request is for Board of Supervisors (Board) approval to authorize the Director, Department of Purchasing and Contracting, to advertise and award a public works contract for the VDF Infrastructure and Facility Upgrade, either as a Construction Manager At Risk contract in accordance with California Public Contract Code (PCC) section 20146 or a Progressive Design-Build contract in accordance with PCC section 22185 et seq.
In addition to approving the contract delivery method, the Board also authorizes the Director of General Services to make findings that certain materials, products, or services may be designated by specific brand or trade names as permitted under PCC section 3400. This ensures interoperability of building systems that rely on brand-specific components. For example, w...
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