To: Board of Supervisors
From: Public Works
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Bid Award Authorization for Measure O 2026 Road Maintenance Project - Central Avenue Overlay (A4L800)
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Receive and file the bid proposals submitted for the Public Works Measure O 2026 Road Maintenance Project - Central Avenue Overlay (A4L800); and
2. Award the project agreement to Mercer-Fraser Co. for the total amount of $505,603; and
3. Authorize the Chair of the Board to execute the project agreement upon submittal of the appropriate bonds and insurance; and
4. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute contract change orders up to the amount of $37,780.15.
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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:
On June 23, 2026, the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors authorized the Clerk of the Board to advertise the Public Works Measure O - 2026 Road Maintenance Project Central Avenue (A4L800) Overlay for bids. On July 14, 2026, the County of Humboldt received four (4) 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 Public Works Measure O 2026 Road Maintenance Project - Central Avenue Overlay (A4L800); award the project agreement to Mercer-Fraser Co. for the total amount of $505,603; authorize the Chair of the Board to execute the project agreement upon submittal of the appropriate bonds and insurance; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute contract change orders up to the amount of $37,780.15
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Road Fund - Measure O 1200342
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
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Expenditures (1200342) |
FY26-27 Projected* |
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Budgeted Expenses |
$606,723.60 |
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Additional Appropriation Requested |
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Total Expenditures |
$606,723.60 |
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*Projected amounts are estimates and are subject to change.
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Funding Sources (1200342) |
FY26-27 Projected* |
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General Fund Measure O |
$606,723.60 |
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State/Federal Funds |
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Total Funding Sources |
$606,723.60 |
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*Projected amounts are estimates and are subject to change.
Narrative Explanation of Financial Impact:
The Public Works Measure O 2026 Road Maintenance Project - Central Avenue Overlay (A4L800) is being funded by Measure O funds. The total project cost is estimated at $606,723.60. Project costs include a contingency of 10% of the contract award amount, $50,560.30; construction administration at 10% of the contract award amount, $50,560.30; and the construction contract, $505,603. Expenditure appropriations relating to completion of the Public Works Measure O 2026 Road Maintenance Project - Central Avenue Overlay (A4L800) are included in the approved fiscal year (FY) 2026-27 Public Works Measure O Budget (1200342).
STAFFING IMPACT:
Narrative Explanation of Staffing Impact:
There is no impact on current staffing levels.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Board of Supervisors may choose not to award the project agreement for the Public Works Measure O 2026 Road Maintenance Project - Central Avenue Overlay (A4L800). However, this alternative is not recommended because the project will restore roadways using Measure O funds.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Bid Results for the Public Works Measure O - 2026 Road Maintenance Project Central Avenue (A4L800) Overlay
2. Construction Agreement for the Public Works Measure O - 2026 Road Maintenance Project Central Avenue (A4L800) Overlay
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Meeting of: June 23,2026
File No.: 26-587