To: Board of Supervisors
From: Public Works
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Storm Damage Repairs to Kneeland Road (F6F060) Post Mile 37.09
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve the attached plans and specifications for the Kneeland Road (F6F060) Post Mile 37.09 Storm Damage Repair Project; and
2. Find that the Kneeland Road (F6F060) Post Mile 37.09 Storm Damage Repair Project is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Sections 15269(a) and 15302 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations; and
3. Direct the Clerk of the Board to advertise the Kneeland Road (F6F060) Post Mile 37.09 Storm Damage Repair Project as required by Section 22037 of the California Public Contract Code, with bids to be opened on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.
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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. 21, 2019, the Governor of the State of California declared a disaster for Humboldt County due to severe winter storms, flooding, and mudslides. Kneeland Road (F6F060) PM 37.09 in the Freshwater area of Humboldt County, experienced embankment and shoulder failure in the outboard lane caused by stormwater oversaturating the soil and eroding the slope. An asphalt berm and signs were placed near the damaged area at the time of the disaster to minimize further damage and maintain essential traffic flows.
On April 12, 2022, the Humboldt County Department of Public Works ("Public Works") received Federal Highway Administration funding approval to construct the Kneeland Road (F6F060) Post Mile 37.09 Storm Damage Repair Project. GHD, Inc. and Morrison Structures subsequently prepared the attached plans and specifications for the project based on topographic survey...
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