TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Steven Lederer - Director of Public Works
REPORT BY: John Vicencio - Associate Engineer
SUBJECT: LNU Fire Complex Guardrail Repair Project, RDS 20-39, Award of Contract and Budget Transfer
RECOMMENDATION
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Director of Public Works requests the following regarding the LNU Fire Complex Guardrail Repair Project, RDS 20-39:
1. Award of the contract to Highway Specialty Company, Inc. of Palo Cedro, California for their low base bid of $347,056 and for the Chair to sign the construction contract; and
2. Approval of a Budget Transfer for the following (4/5 vote required):
a. Increase appropriations by $440,056 in the Accumulated Capital Outlay Fund (ACO) (Fund 3000, Org 3000000) with the use of its available fund balance to be transferred to 2020 LNU-FEMA Guardrail Project (Fund 2040, Org 2040500, Project 21027); and
b. Increase appropriations by $440,056 in Project 21027, RDS 20-39 offset by transfer from the ACO budget.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Guardrails along Berryessa-Knoxville Rd (North of Pope Canyon Rd), Steele Canyon Road, and Wragg Canyon Road were damaged in the LNU fire. These repairs are eligible for State and Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) reimbursement for guardrail repairs.
Staff has received a Notice of Obligation and Payment letter from CalOES that obligates a combined federal and state amount of $761,600 to fund this project.
On August 24, 2021, the Board of Supervisors (BOS) approved the plans and specifications and authorized the advertisement for the "LNU Fire Complex Guardrail Repair Project", RDS 20-39. Bids were opened on September 30, 2021 with lowest bid of $347,056 from Highway Specialty Company, of Palo Cedro, CA. Highway Specialty Company, Inc. is not a local vendor. Staff requests the BOS award the construction contract and approve the proposed budget transfer from the ACO to the project program fund.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
Yes
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