Local construction firms and suppliers vying to participate in
construction work worth up to $30 million on the long-awaited new
courthouse in downtown Hollister have extra time to pre-qualify for
the project.
Local construction firms and suppliers vying to participate in construction work worth up to $30 million on the long-awaited new courthouse in downtown Hollister have extra time to pre-qualify for the project.
To ensure that local businesses have ample opportunity to participate, the project’s construction manager at-risk, Kitchell Contractors, Inc., has extended the prequalification deadline to Jan. 5., and modified some terms of the request for qualifications. The project, to construct a two-story, three-courtroom courthouse housed in 41,500 square feet at the intersection of Fourth and Monterey streets, is nearing construction.
The tentative groundbreaking is scheduled for Feb. 28, according to an announcement at Monday’s council meeting. Construction is set to start in spring.
“It’s satisfying to be able to report that construction is imminent as well as to reflect on the degree of collaboration that has brought us to this milestone,” said Gil Solorio, the executive officer of the Superior Court of San Benito County, in a statement. “Apart from the Administrative Office of the Court’s leadership, it’s important for the Superior Court to recognize the ongoing local support and assistance provided by the Hollister City Council, the San Benito County Board of Supervisors, San Juan Bautista City Council and the San Benito County Sheriff’s Department. No less important are the individual citizens and community groups whose ideas and influence helped shape the project for the better.
The prequalification period will close on Jan. 5, with subcontractor bidding taking place in February.
Before construction begins, the state must hold its sale of the lease-revenue bonds that will finance construction. The State Treasurer’s Office will determine the timing of the bond sale, after which bids will be awarded and construction will begin. The revenues to repay the bond come from within the judicial branch, with no impact on the state’s general fund and the bonds do not require voter approval.
Prequalification details and revised request for qualifications have been posted at Kitchell’s project website, hollistercourthouse.kitchell.com/default.html.
More information on the project can also be found at www.courtinfo.ca.gov/programs/occm/projects_sanbenito.htm.
