TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Steven Lederer, Director of Public Works
REPORT BY: James Reese, Associate Engineer
SUBJECT: Approval of Contract Change Order No. 2 which exceeds the Director of Public Work's authority for the Ridgecrest MPM 0.10, RDS 25-26 and a Budget Amendment.
RECOMMENDATION
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Approve and authorize the Director of Public Works to execute Contract Change Order No. 2, to Agreement No. 260085B with W.R. Forde Associates, Inc., to increase the maximum compensation for the construction contract from $414,377 to $1,145,064 for the "Ridgecrest MPM 0.10," RDS 25-26 Project 25035; and approve a Budget Amendment. (Fiscal Impact $730,867 Expense; General Fund; Not Budgeted; Discretionary)
[4/5 vote required]
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BACKGROUND
In early February 2025, a severe storm event caused widespread damage throughout Napa County, including a significant landslide on Ridgecrest Drive near 50 Ridgecrest Drive. In response, the Board of Supervisors ratified a local emergency proclamation on February 14, 2025. Subsequently, on February 18, 2025, the Board approved an allocation of $9,500,000 for storm-related repairs, including $1,500,000 for the Ridgecrest Slide Repair Project, with authorization to transfer funds among the various storm related projects as necessary to facilitate timely completion.
The Ridgecrest MPM 0.10 (RDS 25-26) Project was authorized to proceed with construction on July 22, 2025, with an anticipated completion date of November 11, 2025. The original project scope included construction of a retaining wall to stabilize the landslide area.
Following commencement of construction, during discussions with homeowners affected by the landslide it was determined that the installation of approximately 1,000 linear feet of drainage pipe, as well as the repaving of Ridgecrest Drive along the length of the drainage system installation, is necessary to improve roadway drainage and long-term stability. This additional work was not included in the ori...
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