To: Board of Supervisors
From: Public Works
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: 4/5th
SUBJECT:
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Bid Award Authorization for Measure Z - Humboldt Hill Road, Ridgewood Drive, Eel River Drive, New Navy Base Road, Fieldbrook Road, Murray Road, Salmon Creek Road, Thomas Road, and Redwood Drive Project and Approval of Appropriation Transfer (4/5 Vote Required)
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Receive and file the bid proposals submitted for the Measure Z - 2024 Project;
2. Award the project agreement to Wahlund Construction, Inc., for the total amount of $833,650.25;
3. Authorize the Chair of the Board to execute the project agreement upon submittal of the appropriate bonds and insurance;
4. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute contract change orders up to the amount of $54,180; and
5. Approve the appropriation transfer (Attachment 3) to establish a fixed asset line in fiscal year (FY) 2023-24 for the Measure Z - 2024 Project in the amount of $1,000,000 in the Public Works Measure Z budget, 1100298, (4/5th Vote Required).
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Measure Z (1100-298), Road Fund (1200)
DISCUSSION:
On March 5, 2024, the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors authorized the Clerk of the Board to advertise the Measure Z - 2024 Project for bids. On April 2, 2024, the County of Humboldt received four bids for the project, which are attached hereto as Attachment 1.
The Department of Public Works recommends that the Board of Supervisors: receive and file the bid proposals submitted for the Measure Z - 2024 Project; award the project agreement to Wahlund Construction, Inc., for the total amount of $833,650.25; authorize the Chair of the Board to execute the project agreement upon submittal of the appropriate bonds and insurance; authorize the Public Works Director to execute contract change orders up to the amount of $54,180; and approve the attached appropriation transfer to establish a fixed asset line in fiscal year (FY) 2023-24 for the Measure Z - 2024 Project in the amount of $1,000,000 in the Public Works Measure Z budget.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
|
Expenditures (1100298) |
FY23-24 |
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Budgeted Expenses |
$1,000,000.00 |
|
Additional Appropriation Requested |
$0 |
|
Total Expenditures |
$1,000,000.00 |
|
Funding Sources (Fund, Budget Unit) |
FY23-24 |
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General Fund |
$0 |
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Measure Z Funds (1100-298) |
$1,000,000.00 |
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Use of Fund Balance (1200321-8940) |
$0 |
|
Contingencies |
$0 |
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Total Funding Sources |
$1,000,000.00 |
Narrative Explanation of Financial Impact:
The Measure Z - 2024 Project is being funded by Measure Z funds (100%). The Humboldt County Road Fund will be responsible for costs in excess of $1,000,000. The total project cost is estimated at $1,000,000. Expenditure appropriations relating to completion of the Measure Z - 2024 Project are included in the approved fiscal year (FY) 2023-24 Public Works Measure Z Budget (1100298).
STAFFING IMPACT:
Narrative Explanation of Staffing Impact:
Awarding the project agreement for the Measure Z - 2024 Project will not impact current staffing levels.
STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK:
This action supports the following areas of your Board’s Strategic Framework.
Core Roles: Provide for and maintain infrastructure
New Initiatives: N/A
Strategic Plan: N/A
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
N/A
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Board of Supervisors may choose not to award the project agreement for the Measure Z - 2024 Project. However, this alternative is not recommended because the project will restore roadways using Measure Z funds allocated by the Board of Supervisors to Roads for this purpose.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Bid Results for the Measure Z - 2024 Project
2. Construction Agreement for the Measure Z - 2024 Project
3. Appropriation Transfer 1100298
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Board Order No.: J-1; D-9
Meeting of: Jan. 23, 2024; March 5, 2024
File No.: 24-75; 24-240