To: Board of Supervisors
From: Public Works
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Pedestrian Safety Crossing Project; Federal Project Number HSIPL-5904(150); Contract Number 216100
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Receive and file the bid proposals received for Pedestrian Safety Crossing Project;
2. Award the contract to GR Sundberg, Inc., for the total amount of $176,838;
3. Authorize the Chair of the Board to execute the project agreement upon submittal of the appropriate bonds and insurance; and
4. Direct the Auditor-Controller to establish a new contract account 1200321-0338 Pedestrian Safety Crossing and transfer $221,048 from 1200321-2118 to the new contract account per the attached appropriation transfer.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Humboldt County Road Fund (1200); Federal Highway Administration Highway Safety Improvement Program
DISCUSSION:
On Feb. 26, 2019, the Board of Supervisors authorized the Clerk of the Board to advertise the above-referenced project for bids. On April 2, 2019, the county received two bids for the project, and the results are attached.
The Department of Public Works recommends that the Board of Supervisors receive and file the bid proposals, award the contract to GR Sundberg, Inc., authorize execution of the project agreement, and set up the capital contract account.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
This project is being funded through the Federal Highway Administration Highway Safety Improvement Program, which will provide 100 percent of the project costs. The engineer’s cost estimate for the construction contract is $134,866. Total project cost is estimated at $221,048. Funding will be reallocated from the budget line 1200321-2118 Professional & Special Services to 1200321-0338 Pedestrian Safety Crossing. This project will not impact the General Fund.
STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK:
This action supports your Board’s Strategic Framework by providing for and maintaining infrastructure .
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
Federal Highway Administration and California Department of Transportation
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Board of Supervisors may choose not to award the contract. However, staff does not recommend this alternative because the project will install rectangular rapid flashing beacons to improve safety at three existing crosswalks using funds that would not otherwise be available to the county.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Bid Results
2. Request for Budget Transfer
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Board Order No.: C-14
Meeting of: February 26, 2019
File No.: 19-200