TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Steven Lederer - Director of Public Works
REPORT BY: James Reese, Associate Engineer
SUBJECT: Award of Storm Repair Construction Contract for Mt. Veeder Road MPM 3.75.
RECOMMENDATION
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Director of Public Works requests award of the contract for the " Mt. Veeder Road MPM 3.75 Project", RDS 23-22 to E.E. Gilbert Construction, Inc. of Martinez, California, for their low base bid of $1,016,792, and authorization for the Chair to sign the construction contract.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The 2023 storms caused multiple landslides on Mt. Veeder Road. This expedited project is to repair a landslide that occurred at mile post 3.75 that reduced the road to one travel lane. The design has been completed and the project was advertised on April 4th. The engineer's estimate for construction was $1,000,000 and the responsive and responsible low bidder is E.E. Gilbert Construction, Inc. with a base bid of $1,016,792. It is recommended that the Board award the contract to E.E. Gilbert Construction, Inc. for their low bid of $1,016,792.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
Yes
Is it currently budgeted?
Yes
Where is it budgeted?
The Mt. Veeder Road MPM 3.75 is currently budgeted in Fund 2040, Org. 2040500 and Project 23035
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
Discretionary
Discretionary Justification:
The proposed project will stabilize the roadway and reconstruct the roadway pavement section. The requested approvals will allow for construction of the repair.
Is the general fund affected?
No
Future fiscal impact:
Design began in early 2023 and construction will begin in early summer of this year. Construction will likely continue into Fiscal Year 2023-24 and complete in the fall.
Consequences if not approved:
The entire road could collapse stranding residents.
County Strategic Plan pillar addressed:
Livable Economy for All
Additional Information
On January 24th, 2023, the BOS appropriated $2 Million from General Fund for th...
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