To: Board of Supervisors
From: Public Works
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Award Authorization for Storm Damage Repair on Palmer Boulevard (3H065) Post Mile 0.33
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Receive and file the bid proposals submitted for the Palmer Boulevard (3H065) Post Mile 0.33 Storm Damage Repair Project; and
2. Award the project agreement to Mercer-Fraser Company for the total amount of $615,689.75; 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 amount of $43,285; 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.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
The recommended actions support the following areas of your Board's Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Core Services/Other
Strategic Plan Category: 9999 - Core Services/Other
DISCUSSION:
On Nov. 4, 2025, the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors (Board) authorized the Clerk of the Board to advertise the Palmer Boulevard (3H065) Post Mile 0.33 Storm Damage Repair Project for bids. On Dec. 16, 2025, the County of Humboldt received five (5) 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 Palmer Boulevard (3H065) Post Mile 0.33 Storm Damage Repair Project; award the project agreement to Mercer-Fraser Company for the total amount of $615,689.75; 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 amount of $43,285.
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