REPORT TO SHASTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

BOARD MEETING DATE:  May  22, 2018
CATEGORY:  Consent - Public Works-6.

SUBJECT:

Deschutes Road Widening Project – 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 “Deschutes Road (2H01B) Widening Project – Phase 1,” Contract No. 702982: (1) Find the project categorically exempt in conformance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15302, Class 2-Replacement and Reconstruction of Existing Structures and Facilities; (2) approve plans and specifications and direct the Public Works Director to advertise for bids, contingent upon Caltrans authorizing release of construction programming; and (3) authorize opening of bids on or after June 21, 2018, at 11 a.m.

SUMMARY

The Deschutes Road Widening Project is ready to bid.

DISCUSSION

The County is preparing to widen the paved shoulders along a 3.2 mile long section of Deschutes Road from Balls Ferry Road to Beatie Road.  Minor alterations to existing highways and facilities are categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

ALTERNATIVES

The Board may decline to make the CEQA findings or advertise for bids at this time.  These steps are necessary to construct the project.

OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT

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

FINANCING

The total cost of this project is estimated to be $1,900,000. Federal funds will cover $1,500,000. Adequate funds have been included in the Proposed 2018/19 Road Fund budget. There is no General Fund impact.