To: Board of Supervisors
From: Public Works
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Storm Damage Repairs to Bell Springs Road (C8A010) Post Miles 2.20 and 4.96
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve the attached plans and specifications for the Bell Springs Road (C8A010) Post Miles 2.20 and 4.96 Storm Damage Repair Project; and
2. Find that the Bell Springs Road (C8A010) Post Miles 2.20 and 4.96 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 Bell Springs Road (C8A010) Post Miles 2.20 and 4.96 Storm Damage Repair Project as required by Section 22037 of the California Public Contract Code, with bids to be opened on Tuesday, April 22, 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 March 7, 2017, the Governor of the State of California declared a disaster for Humboldt County due to severe winter storms, flooding and mudslides. Bell Springs Road (C8A010) Post Miles 2.20 and 4.96 in the southeastern portion of Humboldt County, experienced roadway settlement and shoulder failure. Emergency temporary repairs were done at the time of the disaster to maintain essential traffic flows.
On June 9, 2021, the Humboldt County Department of Public Works ("Public Works") received Federal Highway Administration funding approval to construct the Bell Springs Road (C8A010) Post Miles 2.20 and 4.96 Storm Damage Repair Project. Public Works subsequently prepared the attached plans and specifications for the project based on a topographic survey of the damaged area prepared by Public Works and geotechnic...
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