To: Board of Supervisors
From: Public Works
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Storm Damage Repair to Alderpoint Road (F6B165) Post Miles 40.21 to 40.70
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve the attached plans and specifications for the Alderpoint Road (F6B165) Post Miles 40.21 to 40.70 Storm Damage Repair Project; and
2. Direct the Clerk of the Board to advertise the above-mentioned project as required by Section 22037 of the California Public Contract Code, with bids to be opened on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Road Fund (1200); Federal Highway Administration Emergency Relief Storm Damage Funds
DISCUSSION:
On January 12, 2006, the Governor of the State of California declared a disaster for Humboldt County due to severe winter storms, flooding and mudslides. Alderpoint Road (F6B165) Post Miles 40.21 to 40.70, near the town of Bridgeville in the eastern 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 February 15, 2018, the Humboldt County Department of Public Works ("Public Works") received Federal Highway Administration funding approval to proceed with the Alderpoint Road (F6B165) Post Miles 40.21 to 40.70 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 that was prepared by Points West Surveying Company and a geotechnical study prepared by Crawford and Associates. The work proposed in the attached plans and specifications consists of reconstructing the roadway embankment and roadbed with geosynthetic material, installing sub-drainage and storm drainage systems, restoring the roadway to original width, and adding sediment and erosion control items.
Accordingly, Public Works recommends that the Board o...
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