To: Board of Supervisors
From: Public Works
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Bid Award Authorization for Public Works Measure O - 2025 Road Maintenance Project Jacoby Creek and South Quarry Road
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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 - 2025 Road Maintenance Project Jacoby Creek and South Quarry Road; and
2. Award the project agreement to Kernen Construction for the total amount of $865,131; 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 $55,756.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board’s Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Core Services/Other
Strategic Plan Category: 9999 - Core Services/Other
DISCUSSION:
On Jul. 22, 2025, the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors authorized the Clerk of the Board to advertise the Public Works Measure O - 2025 Road Maintenance Project Jacoby Creek and South Quarry Road for bids. On Aug. 5, 2025, the County of Humboldt received five 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 - 2025 Road Maintenance Project Jacoby Creek and South Quarry Road; award the project agreement to Kernen Construction for the total amount of $865,131; 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 $55,76.
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Road Fund (1200), Public Works Measure O
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
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Expenditures (1200-342) |
FY25-26 |
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Budgeted Expenses |
$1,038,131 |
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Additional Appropriation Requested |
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Total Expenditures |
$1,038,131 |
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Funding Sources (1200-342) |
FY25-26 |
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Measure O Funds |
$1,038,131 |
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Total Funding Sources |
$1,038,131 |
Narrative Explanation of Financial Impact:
The Public Works Measure O - 2025 Road Maintenance Project Jacoby Creek and South Quarry Road is being funded by Measure O funds. The total project cost is estimated at $1,038,131. Project costs include the construction contract in the amount of $865,131, a contingency of 10% of the contract award amount, $86,500, and construction administration at 10% of the contract award amount, $86,500. Expenditure appropriations relating to completion of the Public Works Measure O - 2025 Road Maintenance Project Jacoby Creek and South Quarry were included in the approved fiscal year 2025-26 Public Works Measure O Budget (1200342).
STAFFING IMPACT:
The recommended actions will not impact 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 - 2025 Road Maintenance Project Jacoby Creek and South Quarry. 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 - 2025 Road Maintenance Project Jacoby Creek and South Quarry Road
2. Construction Agreement for the Public Works Measure O - 2025 Road Maintenance Project Jacoby Creek and South Quarry Road
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Meeting of: July 22, 2025
File No.: 25-881