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REPORT TO SHASTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS


BOARD MEETING DATE:  August  15, 2017
CATEGORY:  Consent - Public Works-18.

SUBJECT:

Bridge Preventive Maintenance – Award Construction Contract

DEPARTMENT: Public Works

Supervisorial District No. :  All

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:  Pat Minturn, Public Works Director, (530) 225-5661

STAFF REPORT APPROVED BY:  Pat Minturn, Public Works Director

Vote Required?

Simple Majority Vote
General Fund Impact?

No General Fund Impact 

RECOMMENDATION

Award to the low bidder, American Civil Constructors West Coast, Inc., on a unit cost basis, the contract for the “Bridge Preventive Maintenance Project,” Contract No. 705936, in the amount of $198,197.

SUMMARY

The low bidder on the Bridge Preventive Maintenance Project is American Civil Constructors West Coast, Inc.

DISCUSSION

The County is preparing to begin construction on the Bridge Preventive Maintenance Project. On June 27, 2017, the Board approved the plans and specifications for the project. On July 27, 2017, two bids were received and opened. The low bid was 35% higher than the Engineer’s Estimate. Additional federal funding has been requested.

ALTERNATIVES

The Board may decline to proceed with the project at this time. Corrosion will continue.

OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT

Caltrans oversees the project funding.  County Counsel has approved the contract documents as to form only.  Risk Management has reviewed and approved the contract documents. The County Administrative Office has reviewed this recommendation.

FINANCING

The total cost of this project is estimated to be $287,486. Federal funds will cover 88.53% ($254,511). The County’s share will be 11.47% ($32,975). Adequate funds are included in the Adopted FY 2017/2018 Road Fund budget. There is no General Fund impact.

ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateDescription
Bid Summary Detail8/2/2017Bid Summary Detail