REPORT TO SHASTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

BOARD MEETING DATE:  March  27, 2018
CATEGORY:  Consent - Public Works-10.

SUBJECT:

Old 44 Drive at Oak Run Creek Bridge – Permission to Advertise

Supervisorial District No. :  5

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

STAFF REPORT APPROVED BY:  Pat Minturn, Public Works Director

RECOMMENDATION

Take the following actions regarding the “Old 44 Drive (3H05) at Oak Run Creek (6C-389) Bridge Replacement Project,” Contract No. 705927: (1) Approve the plans and specifications and direct the Public Works Director to advertise for bids, contingent upon Caltrans authorizing release of construction programming; and (2) authorize the opening of bids on or after May 3, 2018, at 11 a.m.

SUMMARY

The Old 44 Drive at Oak Run Creek Bridge Replacement Project is ready to begin the bidding process.

DISCUSSION

The County is preparing to replace the Old 44 Drive at Oak Run Creek Bridge.  The existing 20-foot wide bridge is functionally obsolete.  A longer and wider concrete box girder bridge is proposed.  The road will be closed to through traffic during construction.

Bridge funding has become scarce.  This project has been waiting for an end-of-year funding opportunity.  Caltrans has tentatively indicated that such funding will be available in early April.  Staff proposes to advertise immediately thereafter for summer construction.

ALTERNATIVES

The Board may decline to initiate the work at this time.  The existing bridge would remain in service.

OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT

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

FINANCING

The total project cost estimate is $2,920,000. Federal funds will cover 88.53%.  Adequate funds are included in the Adopted FY 2017/18 Roads budget.  There is no General Fund impact.