To: Board of Supervisors
From: Public Works
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: 4/5th
SUBJECT:
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Accept Completed Contract for Public Works Measure O - 2026 Road Maintenance Surfacing Project Bald Hills Road (Phase 1)
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve, and ratify the Director of Public Works' execution of, Contract Change Order Number 1 for the total amount of $138,514.80 (4/5 Vote Required); and
2. Accept the completed contract, including any and all approved change orders, with Kernen Construction, regarding the construction of Public Works Measure O - 2026 Road Maintenance Surfacing Project Bald Hills Road (Phase 1); and
3. 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 $100, which will bring the total amount paid to 100% of the contract; and
4. Direct the Clerk of the Board to provide the Roads 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:
The Public Works Measure O - 2026 Project consists of Phase I improvements consisting of Hot Mix Asphalt overlay leveling course on Bald Hills roadway surface.
On March 24, 2026, the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors ("Board") authorized the Clerk of the Board to advertise the Public Works Measure O - 2026 Road Maintenance Surfacing Project - Bald Hills Road (Phase 1) for bids. On April 14, 2026, the County of Humboldt received five (5) bids for the project. On April 28, 2026, the Board awarded the construction contract to Kernen Construction, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, in the amount of $1,059,570.00.
During construction, contract change or...
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