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 Surfacing Project Bald Hills Road (Phase II)
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Receive and file the bid proposals submitted for the Measure O - 2026 Road Maintenance Surfacing Project Bald Hills Road (Phase II); and
2. Award the project agreement to Kernen Construction for the total amount of $1,168,584; 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 $70,900.
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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 Measure O - 2026 Road Maintenance Surfacing Project Bald Hills Road (Phase II) 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 Measure O - 2026 Road Maintenance Surfacing Project Bald Hills Road (Phase II); award the project agreement to Kernen Construction for the total amount of $1,168,584; 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 $70,900.
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Public Works Measure O 1200342
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Expenditures (1200342)
FY26-27 Projected*
Budgeted Expenses
$1,402,300.00
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