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a. Adopt the Plans and Specifications for Laguna Seca Start-Finish Bridge, Project No. 8406, Bid Package No.10675; and
b. Authorize the Resource Management Agency (RMA) Deputy Director of Public Works, Parks & Facilities to advertise for bids in the Monterey County Weekly.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Adopt the Plans and Specifications for Laguna Seca Start-Finish Bridge, Project No. 8406, Bid Package No.10675; and
b. Authorize the Resource Management Agency (RMA) Deputy Director of Public Works, Parks & Facilities to advertise for bids in the Monterey County Weekly.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Staff is seeking adoption of the Plans and Specifications and authorization to advertise for bids for Laguna Seca Start-Finish Bridge, Project No. 8406, Bid Package No.10675 (Project). The bid opening is set for Thursday, August 2, 2018, at 2:00 p.m., in the Board of Supervisors’ Conference Room 1032, Monterey County Government Center, 168 West Alisal Street 1st Floor, Salinas, California 93901. The recommended action authorizes staff to proceed with the advertisement and bid selection for the Project.
The existing Start-Finish Bridge allows pedestrians access from the public parking into the track’s paddock area. The bridge was built in 1981. Although it has undergone several repairs and retrofits in the last 10 years to make it safe and serviceable, the structure is beyond its life cycle.
County staff has proceeded with environmental, architectural design, and engineering phases of the Project. On June 13, 2017, the County filed a Notice of Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because the Project involves replacement of existing structures on the same site with substantially the same purpose and capacity (CCR Chapter 3, Article 19, Section 15302 Replacement or Reconstruction). The Paul Davis Partnership, LLP, lead the team of professionals in the preparation of the Project Plans and Technical Specifications.
The Project will replace the existing wooden pedestrian bridge that spans the track at the Start-Finish line with an accessible, steel and composite pedestrian bridge. The Base Bid consists of improvements including all site work, fabrication and construction of steel bridge, approach ramps and stairs with a structural capacity for pedestrians and golf-cart-sized shuttle vehicles, connection of bridge-mounted communications infrastructure, lighting, and accommodations for signage and TV monitors.
Construction is scheduled to begin in October 2018 with completion anticipated in April 2019. A “Notice to Bidders” will be duly advertised in a newspaper of general circulation per Public Contracts Code Section 20150.8.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
Resource Management Agency coordinated with the County Administrative Office and the Sports Car Racing Association of the Monterey Peninsula (SCRAMP) to develop the Project Plans and Specifications. Office of the County Counsel, Auditor-Controller, and Risk Management have reviewed and approved the Specifications as to form and legality, fiscal terms, and insurance provisions, respectively.
FINANCING:
The Project will be funded by Net Operating Income and reserve funds held in Laguna Seca Recreational Area Balance Sheet Account 3129.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
This project supports the Board of Supervisors Strategic Initiatives in the area of Infrastructure by building a new fully accessible pedestrian pathway and bridge onto the raceway paddock.
__Economic Development
__Administration
__Health & Human Services
X Infrastructure
__Public Safety
Prepared by: Dave Pratt, Project Manager II
Approved by: Dewayne Woods, Assistant County Administrative Officer
Dated: June 11, 2018
Attachments: 1) Project Budget;
2) Notice to Bidders;
3) Location Map; and
4) Plans and Specifications (On File with the Clerk of the Board);