To: Board of Supervisors
From: Public Works
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Public Works Measure O - 2025 Road Maintenance Project Jacoby Creek Road and South Quarry Road
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve the attached plans and specifications for the Public Works Measure O - 2025 Road Maintenance project Jacoby Creek Road, South Quarry Road; and
2. Find that the project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
3. Direct the Clerk of the Board to advertise the above-mentioned project as required by Section 22037 of the California Public Contract Code, with bids to be opened on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, at 2 p.m.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board’s Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Safe & Healthy Communities
Strategic Plan Category: 1009 - Expand county infrastructure resilience
DISCUSSION:
The Public Works Measure O - 2025 Road Maintenance Project consists of Hot Mix Asphalt overlay road surface. These locations are Jacoby Creek Road and South Quarry Road.
The Public Works Measure O - 2025 Road Maintenance Project mentioned herein falls under Categorical Exemption Class 1 (Existing Facilities) under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301. This exemption applies to projects that are existing facilities and consist of repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing facilities. Resurfacing of existing structures on the same site with the same purpose and capacity is appropriate for existing facilities maintained by the Public Works Department.
Accordingly, Public Works recommends that the Board of Supervisors approve the attached plans and specifications; find that the project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines; and advertise the Public Works Measure O - 2025 Road Maintenance Project Jacoby Creek Road and Quarry Road.
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Road Fund (1200), Public Works Measure O
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
|
Expenditures (1200-342) |
FY25-26 |
|
Engineer’s Cost of Contract Items |
$1,106,690 |
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Contingencies & CE (10%) |
$ 110,669 |
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Total Expenditures |
$1,217,359 |
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Funding Sources (1200-342) |
FY25-26 |
|
Public Works Measure O (1200-342) |
$1,217,359 |
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Total Funding Sources |
$1,217,359 |
*Projected amounts are estimates and are subject to change.
Narrative Explanation of Financial Impact:
There is no financial commitment until the Public Works Measure O - 2025 Road Maintenance Project Jacoby Creek Road, South Quarry Road is awarded. This project is being fully funded by Public Works Measure O. The engineer’s cost estimate for the project is $1,217,359.
Expenditure appropriations related to completion of the proposed Public Works Measure O - Road Maintenance Project Jacoby Creek, Quarry Road were included in the approved fiscal year 2025-26 budget for the Public Works Measure O budget, 1200-342.
STAFFING IMPACT:
Narrative Explanation of Staffing Impact:
There is no impact to current staffing levels related to the advertisement of the Public Works Measure O - 2025 Road Maintenance Project Jacoby Creek, Quarry Road.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
N/A
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Your Board could choose not to approve the project. However, this is not recommended as this project will restore roadways using local funds that would not otherwise be available to the County of Humboldt.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Plans and Special Provisions for Public Works Measure O - 2025 Road Maintenance Project Jacoby Creek, Quarry Road Project
2. CEQA Notice of Exemption
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Meeting of: N/A
File No.: N/A