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a. Adopt Plans and Special Provisions for the Carmel Valley Road Resurfacing, Project No. 1185 (Project) to resurface Carmel Valley Road from milepost Carmel Rancho Boulevard to Via Petra; and
b. Authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks (PWFP) to advertise the Project’s “Notice to Bidders” in the Monterey County Weekly.
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Action: A Notice of Exemption was filed on February 27, 2025, 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 Carmel Valley Road Resurfacing, Project No. 1185 (Project) to resurface Carmel Valley Road from milepost Carmel Rancho Boulevard to Via Petra; and
b. Authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks (PWFP) to advertise the Project’s “Notice to Bidders” in the Monterey County Weekly.
SUMMARY:
Adopting the Plans and Special Provisions and authorizing solicitation of construction bids for the Carmel Valley Road Resurfacing Project (Project) will allow PWFP to proceed into the construction phase of the Project. After opening bids and determining the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, staff will return to the Board with a recommendation to award the construction contract for the Project.
DISCUSSION:
The Carmel Valley Road Resurfacing Project, in general, consists of overlaying the existing pavement with hot-mix-asphalt from Carmel Rancho Boulevard to Via Petra, approximately 1.5 miles in length. The project is to extend the pavement life of the road.
The bid opening for the Project is set for May 7, 2026, at 2:30 p.m., in the Board of Supervisors Chambers, County Administration Building, Government Center, 168 West Alisal Street, First Floor, Salinas, California 93901. Project construction is scheduled to begin in June 2026.
On February 27, 2025, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), PWFP filed a Notice of Exemption for the Project with the County Clerk and on February 23, 2026, filed with the State Clearinghouse (SCH), a division of the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) which coordinates State-level review of environmental documents prepared pursuant to CEQA. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt (Class 1) because the Project is to perform repair and maintenance of existing streets and similar facilities which involve no expansion of an existing use (See CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations [CCR] Section 15301 Existing Facilities).
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Office of the County Counsel-Risk Management, and the Auditor-Controller’s Office have reviewed and approved the Special Provisions as to form, insurance and indemnification provisions, and fiscal terms, respectively.
FINANCING:
The total estimated project cost for the Project, including engineering, construction management, and construction is $6.8 million. The Project is mainly funded by Measure X, and SB 1.
The recommended budget for FY 2026-27 Road Fund 002, which will be presented to the Board of Supervisors this June, will include $5.8 million in appropriations to fund the construction phase of the Project.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS:
The Project will resurface Carmel Valley Road, extending the life of the infrastructure. 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
Safe and Resilient Communities
Diverse and Thriving Economy
Prepared by: Jonathan L. Pascua, Senior Civil Engineer, (831) 755-8963
Reviewed by: Lindsay Lerable, Assistant Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks
Approved by: Randell Ishii, MS, PE, TE, PTOE, Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks
Attachments on file with the Clerk of the Board:
Attachment A - Location Map
Attachment B - Project Budget
Attachment C - Plans and Special Provisions Book 1 & Book 2