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a. Adopt Plans and Special Provisions for the Castroville Drainage and Road Improvements between Union Street and Poole Street, Project No. 13-142465; and
b. Authorize the Director of Public Works to advertise the "Notice to Bidders" in the Monterey County Weekly.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Adopt Plans and Special Provisions for the Castroville Drainage and Road Improvements between Union Street and Poole Street, Project No. 13-142465; and
b. Authorize the Director of Public Works to advertise the "Notice to Bidders" in the Monterey County Weekly.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Adoption of the Plans and Special Provisions to the Standard Specifications will authorize the Resource Management Agency - Public Works to proceed with advertising of the Castroville Drainage and Road Improvements between Union Street and Poole Street, Project No. 13-142465. The bid opening is set for April 11, 2013, at 2:00 p.m., in the Board of Supervisors' Conference Room 1032, Monterey County Government Center, 168 West Alisal Street, 1st Floor, Salinas, CA 93901. Project construction is estimated to begin in summer 2013.
The Project consists of underground drainage construction and pavement reconstruction with hot mix asphalt concrete; including but not limited to concrete sidewalk, curb and gutter construction, pavement markings, and pedestrian ramp construction.
Castroville Community Services District is responsible for constructing the underground drainage portion of the project.
The Resource Management Agency - Public Works is responsible for constructing the pavement portion of the project, including concrete sidewalk, curb and gutter, pedestrian ramps and pavement markings.
The project has been determined to be categorically exempt (Class 1) from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is to perform repair and maintenance of existing streets and similar facilities, which involves no expansion of an existing use. (See CCR § 15301. Existing Facilities)
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Office of the County Counsel, Auditor Controller, and Risk Management, have reviewed and approved the Special Provisions as to form, fiscal terms, and insurance provisions, respectively. The Castroville Community Services District is in concurrence with the project and will construct the drainage portion of the project.
FINANCING:
There is no financial impact to the General Fund. Total estimated project cost, engineering, construction management and construction, is $350,000. The Project is funded by the Road Fund in the amount of $350,000. Appropriations will be programmed in the Road Fund (Fund 002, Unit 8195) for Fiscal Year 2014 to finance this Project.
Prepared by: Jonathan L. Pascua, P.E., Senior Civil Engineer, (831) 755-8963
Approved by:
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Robert K. Murdoch, P.E., Director of Public Works
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Benny J. Young, RMA Director
Dated: March 8, 2013
Attachments: Project Budget; Notice to Bidders; Plans and Special Provisions; Location Map