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File #: 25-944    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Informational Report Status: Consent Agenda
File created: 8/1/2025 In control: Public Works
On agenda: 8/26/2025 Final action:
Title: Accept Completed Contract for Storm Damage Repair to Monument Road (3F020) Post Mile 0.00
Strategic Framework: 9999 - Core Services / Other
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Executed Project Agreement and Change Orders, 3. Acceptance Statement
Previous Action/Referral: 23-146, 23-597

To: Board of Supervisors

From: Public Works

Agenda Section: Consent

Vote Requirement: Majority

SUBJECT:
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Accept Completed Contract for Storm Damage Repair to Monument Road (3F020) Post Mile 0.00
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Accept the completed contract, including all approved change orders, with Mercer-Fraser Company, regarding the construction of Storm Damage Repair to Monument Road (3F020) Post Mile 0.00; and
2. Approve the final claim for payment, to be submitted by the Department of Public Works to the Auditor-Controller's Office, in the amount of $375, which will bring the total amount paid to 100% of the contract; and
3. Direct the Clerk of the Board to provide the Engineering Division of the Department of Public Works with one fully executed certified copy of the Board order related to this item.

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STRATEGIC PLAN:
The recommended actions support the following areas of the Board of Supervisors' Strategic Plan:

Area of Focus: Core Services/Other
Strategic Plan Category: 9999 - Core Services/Other

DISCUSSION:
On Feb. 14, 2017, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) declared a disaster for Humboldt County due to severe winter storms, flooding, and mudslides. Monument Road (3F020) Post Mile 0.00, located at the city limits of Rio Dell, experienced roadway failure due to the heavy rainfall. The failure limited traffic to a single lane on Monument Road at the intersection with a private road, Dinsmore Ranch Road, with both roads serving residents.

On May 21, 2018, the Humboldt County Department of Public Works (Public Works) received notification of approval from FEMA to proceed with the Monument Road (3F020) Post Mile 0.00 Storm Damage Repair Project. GHD, Inc., prepared plans and specifications for the project based on a topographic survey of the damaged area prepared by Points West Surveying Company and a geotechnical study prepared by Crawford and Associates. The work consiste...

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