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a. Adopt Plans and Special Provisions for the San Ardo Sidewalk Project, Project No. 1178; and
b. Authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks to advertise the “Notice to Bidders” in the Monterey County Weekly.
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Action: A Notice of Exemption was filed on July 18, 2024, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations (CCR) Section 15301 Existing Facilities.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Adopt Plans and Special Provisions for the San Ardo Sidewalk Project, Project No. 1178; and
b. Authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks to advertise the “Notice to Bidders” in the Monterey County Weekly.
SUMMARY:
The San Ardo Community and School Connections Through Active Transportation Project (Project) is intended to enhance safety and connect the San Ardo Community with safe pedestrian facilities to encourage active transportation. Staff have prepared the Plans and Special Provisions for the Project. Adopting the Plans and Special Provisions and authorizing the Public Works, Facilities and Parks Department (PWFP) to advertise the San Ardo Sidewalk Project, Project No. 1178, will allow PWFP to solicit construction bids and proceed with the construction phase of the Project. PWFP will return to the Board to award the Project after bids have been opened, and the lowest responsible bidder has been determined.
DISCUSSION:
On June 14, 2022, the Board of Supervisors approved the submittal of a grant application to California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) for an Active Transportation Program (ATP) Grant. On June 2022, in collaboration with the County of Monterey Health Department, the County of Monterey Department of Public Works, Facilities and Parks (PWFP) submitted five (5) applications to Caltrans for ATP grant funds including infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects in San Ardo, Chualar, and Castroville. In December 2022, the California Transportation Commission approved three of the five PWFP projects to receive funding. These projects, in San Ardo, Chualar, and Castroville (ATP Projects), received funding totaling $16,260,000 from Caltrans.
The infrastructure portion of the San Ardo Community and School Connections Through Active Transportation Project (Project) consists of constructing approximately 2,690 lineal feet of sidewalks along one side of three streets, installing curb ramps, curb and gutter, corresponding pavement markings, signage, and solar lighting and four pedestrian beacons (Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons, or RRFBs) at select locations to enhance safety and connect the San Ardo Community with safe pedestrian facilities to encourage active transportation.
The bid opening is set for April 16, 2026, at 3:30 p.m., in the Board of Supervisors Chambers, County Administration Building, County of Monterey, downtown Government Center Campus, located at 168 W. Alisal Street., First Floor, Salinas, California 93901. Project construction is scheduled to begin in June 2026.
In compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the County of Monterey filed a Notice of Categorical Exemption per Article 19, California Code of Regulations (CCR), CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c) - Class 1 - Existing Facilities (Existing highways and streets, sidewalks, gutters, bicycle and pedestrian trails, and similar facilities...) with the County Clerk and Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation on July 18, 2024.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Office of the County Counsel-Risk Management, and Auditor-Controller have reviewed and approved the Special Provisions as to form, insurance and indemnification provisions, and fiscal provisions, respectively.
FINANCING:
The total estimated cost of the Project, including design engineering, environmental, right-of-way, and construction is $4,067,499. The County has secured Active Transportation Program (ATP) funding for the Project as outlined in Attachment B, Project Budget. The Project is largely funded by State ATP Funds in the amount of $3,448,000. The remaining $619,499 will be funded through Measure X and TOT local funds. The project has incurred costs of $480,850 for design engineering and environmental review funded from adopted FY 2025-2026 Road Fund 002. The adopted FY 2025-26 Road Fund 002, budget includes $2.8 million in appropriations to fund the construction of the Project.
The pending recommended budget for FY 2026-27 Road Fund 002, that will be presented to the Board of Supervisors this June for adoption, will include $786,649 to fund the remaining cost of this Project.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS:
The Project will construct sidewalks along one side of three streets, installing curb ramps, curb and gutter, corresponding pavement marking, signage, solar lighting and four beacons to enhance safety and connect the San Ardo Community with safe pedestrian facilities to encourage active transportation. The recommended action supports the following Board of Supervisors’ Strategic Plan Goals:
X Well-Being and Quality of Life
X Sustainable Infrastructure for the Present and Future
X Safe and Resilient Communities
_ Diverse and Thriving Economy
_ Administrative
Prepared by: Edgard Rizo, Assistant Engineer, (831) 755-5158
Reviewed by: Thomas Harty, PE, Senior Civil Engineer
Enrique Saavedra, PE, Chief, Public Works, Facilities and Parks
Crystal Corpuz, Finance Manager II, Public Works, Facilities and Parks
Mary Grace Perry, Deputy County Counsel
Approved by: Randell Ishii, MS, PE, TE, PTOE, Director, Public Works, Facilities and Parks
The following attachments are on file with the Clerk of the Board:
Attachment A - Location
Attachment B - Project Budget
Attachment C - Special Provisions Book 1 & Bid Form Book 2