To: Board of Supervisors
From: Public Works
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
title
Award Authorization for Storm Damage Repair to Alderpoint Road (F6B165) Post Miles 7.90 and 8.15
end
RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Receive and file the bid proposals submitted for the Alderpoint Road (F6B165) Post Miles 7.90 and 8.15 Storm Damage Repair Project; and
2. Award the project agreement to William J. Etter Construction for the total amount of $1,101,521.65; 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 Director of Public Works to execute contract change orders up to the amounts of $49,332.00 for Post Mile 7.90 and $30,744.00 for Post Mile 8.15; and
5. Direct the Clerk of the Board to provide the Engineering Division of the Department of Public Works with one (1) fully executed certified copy of the Board order related to this item.
Body
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 May 12, 2026, the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors (“Board”) authorized the Clerk of the Board to advertise the Alderpoint Road (F6B165) Post Miles 7.90 and 8.15 Storm Damage Repair Project for bids. On Jun. 16, 2026, the County of Humboldt received six (6) bids for the project, which are attached hereto as Attachment 1.
Accordingly, the Department of Public Works recommends that the Board: receive and file the bid proposals submitted for the Alderpoint Road (F6B165) Post Miles 7.90 and 8.15 Storm Damage Repair Project; award the project agreement to William J. Etter Construction for the total amount of $1,101,521.65; authorize the Chair of the Board to execute the project agreement upon submittal of the appropriate bonds and insurance; and authorize the Director of Public Works to execute contract change orders up to the amounts of $49,332.00 for Post Mile 7.90 and $30,744.00 for Post Mile 8.15.
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Humboldt County Road Fund - Measure O (1200-321); Federal Highway Administration Emergency Relief Program; California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
|
Expenditures (1200-321) |
FY26-27 |
|
Budgeted Expenses |
$1,376,900.00 |
|
Additional Appropriation Requested |
$0.00 |
|
Total Expenditures |
$1,376,900.00 |
|
Funding Sources (1200-888) |
FY26-27 |
|
Federal Funds (FHWA) |
$1,218,969.57 |
|
State Funds (Cal OES) |
$118,413.40 |
|
Road Fund (1200-321) |
$39,517.03 |
|
Total Funding Sources |
$1,376,900.00 |
The Alderpoint Road (F6B165) Post Miles 7.90 and 8.15 Storm Damage Repair Project is funded by Federal Highway Administration Emergency Relief funds (88.53%), the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (8.60%), and Measure O (2.87%). The total project cost is estimated at $1,376,900, as shown in Attachment 1. Expenditure appropriations relating to completion of the Alderpoint Road (F6B165) Post Miles 7.90 and 8.15 Storm Damage Repair Project are included in the fiscal year 2026-27 budget for budget unit 1200-321.
STAFFING IMPACT:
Narrative Explanation of Staffing Impact:
The recommended actions will not impact current staffing levels.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
Federal Highway Administration; California Department of Transportation; California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Board of Supervisors may choose not to award the project agreement for the Alderpoint Road (F6B165) Post Miles 7.90 and 8.15 Storm Damage Repair Project. However, this alternative is not recommended because the project will restore the roadway to pre-disaster conditions using funds that would not otherwise be available to the County of Humboldt.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Bid Results for the Alderpoint Road (F6B165) Post Miles 7.90 and 8.15 Storm Damage Repair Project
2. Construction Agreement for the Alderpoint Road (F6B165) Post Miles 7.90 and 8.15 Storm Damage Repair Project
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Meeting of: 5/12/26
File No.: 26-355