TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Steven Lederer - Director of Public Works
REPORT BY: Roberto De La Torre Real - Junior Engineer
SUBJECT: Approval of Plans and Specifications and Authorization to Advertise for Bids for the “2025 Road Striping Maintenance Project”, RDS 25-08
RECOMMENDATION
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Approve the Plans and Specifications for the “2025 Road Striping Maintenance Project”, RDS 25-08, authorization to advertise for sealed bids and opening of the bids at a time, date, and location to be published by the Director of Public Works pursuant to Section 20150.8 of the Public Contract Code. (No Fiscal Impact, Discretionary)
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BACKGROUND
The Public Works Department maintains 416 miles of roads of which the County classifies 40 Miles as Arterial, 106 Miles as Collector, and 270 miles as local. This annual project will serve to refresh striping for many of these County roads.
The annual road striping maintenance program was established by County staff to refresh striping that has faded due to a combination of weather and normal traffic wear. Each year, the roads are evaluated, and a priority list is made to refresh the selected roads in most need of striping to maintain public safety. On January 1, 2025, the BOS authorized creation of the “2025 Road Striping Maintenance Project” and a transfer-in revenue of $200,000 from the SB-1 Non-Operating Special Revenue Fund.
County staff will utilize water-based traffic paint for this year’s road striping maintenance project due to its affordability to allow for more roads to be restriped. When more of the road striping is in good condition, County staff will begin to use thermoplastic striping material as it lasts longer than paint and improves visibility at night. Due to the higher cost of thermoplastic striping material, fewer roads can be re-striped per year.
The Engineer’s Estimate for construction of the 2025 Road Striping Maintenance project is $230,000. The plans and Specifications are complete and ready for approval by the Board of Supervisors. County staff will return to the Board of Supervisors to obtain a budget amendment and authorization to award.
Requested Actions:
1. Approve Plans and Specifications for the “2025 Road Striping Maintenance Project”, RDS 25- 08 and authorize to advertise for sealed bids.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
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Is there a Fiscal Impact? |
No |
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Is it currently budgeted? |
Yes |
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Where is it budgeted? |
Revenue for this project is proposed from SB-1 funding. Project is budgeted in Fund 2040, Sub-Division 2040500, Project 25020, Account 52145 |
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Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Discretionary |
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Discretionary Justification: |
Approval of the Plans and Specification and Authorization to Advertise the project for sealed bids is required to move project into the construction phase. |
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Is the general fund affected? |
No |
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Future fiscal impact: |
This is an annual project, and future fiscal impact will be routine maintenance. |
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Consequences if not approved: |
If not approved, the annual striping repair of County roads cannot begin. Leading to the continued fading of striping and potential safety hazard on various roads throughout the County. |
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Consideration and possible adoption of a Categorical Exemption Class 1: It has been determined that this type of project does not have a significant effect on the environment and is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. [See Class 1 (“Existing Facilities”) which may be found in the guidelines for the implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act of 14 CCR §15301; see also Napa County’s Local Procedures for Implementing the California Environmental Quality Act, Appendix B.]