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a. Adopt Plans and Special Provisions for HSIPL-5944(132) for the construction of rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFB's) at the following locations:
(1) Castroville Boulevard at the intersection with Elkhorn Road in Castroville, and
(2) Rio Road at the intersection with Via Nona Marie in Carmel; and
b. Authorize the Resource Management Agency Director to advertise the project's "Notice to Bidders" in the Monterey County Weekly. (ADDED VIA ADDENDA)
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Adopt Plans and Special Provisions for HSIPL-5944(132) for the construction of rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFB's) at the following locations: (1) Castroville Boulevard at the intersection with Elkhorn Road in Castroville, and (2) Rio Road at the intersection with Via Nona Marie in Carmel; and
b. Authorize the Resource Management Agency Director to advertise the project's "Notice to Bidders" in the Monterey County Weekly.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The County was awarded a $244,500 Highway Safety Improvements Program (HSIP) grant by Caltrans to design and construct rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFB's) at two (2) locations in the County. The purpose of the project is to improve pedestrian safety at these two (2) locations. The project, in general, consists of constructing RRFB's on Castroville Boulevard at the intersection with Elkhorn Road in Castroville, and on Rio Road at the intersection with Via Nona Marie in Carmel. Each location will also include the improved curb ramps with detectable warning surface (raised truncated domes).
The bid opening for the project is tentatively set for October 14, 2020 at 3:00 p.m., in the Board of Supervisors' Conference Room 1032, located in the County of Monterey, Administration Building at 168 W. Alisal Street, Salinas, California 93901. Construction for the project is scheduled to begin in October 2020.
In compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Monter...
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