TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Steven Lederer - Director of Public Works
REPORT BY: Roberto De La Torre Real - Junior Engineer
SUBJECT: Construction Contract Award and Budget Amendment for the "Cuttings Wharf Road Paving Project", RDS 25-22
RECOMMENDATION
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Award of Construction Contract to O.C. Jones & Sons, Inc. of Berkeley, CA in the amount of $2,743,100 for the "Cuttings Wharf Road Paving Project" RDS 25-22; and approve a Budget Amendment. (Fiscal Impact $3,506,720 Expense; Measure T Non-Operating Special Revenue Fund; Not Budgeted; Discretionary)
[4/5 vote required]
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BACKGROUND
On February 25, 2025, the Board of Supervisors authorized creation of the "Cuttings Wharf Road and Cuttings Wharf Boat Launch Paving Project," RDS 25-22 and a budget amendment of $190,000. $170,000 was allocated for Cuttings Wharf Road using the Measure-T fund (Fund 2440, Sub-Division 1220053, Account 56100), and $20,000 was designated for the Cuttings Wharf Boat Launch using the Capital Improvement Fund (Fund 3000, Sub-Division 3000000, Account 56100). However, the paving of the Cuttings Wharf Boat Launch was removed from this project due to a lack of available Capital Improvement Funds to cover construction costs.
The scope of work for the Cuttings Wharf Road Paving Project includes but is not limited to:
* Removal and replacement of asphalt
* Asphalt overlay
* Installation of paving fabric
* Crack Sealing
* Tree Stump Grinding and off-haul
Total Miles: 2.48 miles
On April 22, 2025, the Board of Supervisors approved the plans and specifications and authorized to advertise for sealed bids and opening of the bids pursuant to Section 20150.8 of the Public Contract Code. On May 15, 2025, bids were received and opened. The bid results are attached for reference.
Staff recommends awarding the contract to the lowest responsive bidder, O.C. Jones & Sons, Inc. of Berkeley, CA, for their base bid of $2,725,100 as well as bid additive alternate #1 (Conflict Markings) of $18,00...
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