REPORT TO SHASTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

BOARD MEETING DATE:  October  2, 2018
CATEGORY:  Consent - Public Works-15.

SUBJECT:

Guardrail Repair (Off-System Roadways) – Permission to Advertise

Supervisorial District No. :  2

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 “Guardrail Repair (Off-System Roadways) Project,” Contract No. 704010 OFF-SYS: (1) Adopt a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) determination of a Statutory Exemption, Section 15269 “Emergency Project”; (2) approve plans and specifications and direct the Public Works Director to advertise for the bids; and (3) authorize the opening of bids on or after October 26, 2018, at 11 a.m.

SUMMARY

Guardrail repair projects have been designed and are ready to begin the bidding process.

DISCUSSION

Several miles of guardrail were damaged by the Carr Fire. Most of the repair cost is eligible for disaster funding. Reimbursement rules and rates vary depending upon the roadway classification (On-System or Off-System). Repairs have been separated into separate contracts for the two respective classifications.

ALTERNATIVES

The Board may decline to initiate the work at this time. The damaged guardrail would not be repaired.

OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT

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

FINANCING

The total project cost estimate is $520,000.  FEMA funds will cover 75% and state funds will cover 18.75%. Adequate funds have been included in the Adopted FY 2018/19 Road Fund budget. There is no General Fund Impact.