To: Board of Supervisors
From: Public Works
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Panther Gap Road (4D010) Post Mile 0.50 Tree Clearing Project
RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve the attached plans and specifications for the Panther Gap Road (4D010) Post Mile 0.50 Tree Clearing Project;
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, Feb.1, 2022 at 2:00 p.m.;
3. Authorize the Humboldt County Public Works Director to award the above-mentioned project to the lowest responsive bidder following completion of the bidding process; and
4. Authorize the Humboldt County Public Works Director to execute a project agreement with the lowest responsive bidder upon submittal of the appropriate bonds and insurance.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Road Fund (1200); Federal Emergency Management Agency, California Governor's Office of Emergency Services
DISCUSSION:
On Feb. 14, 2017, the Federal Emergency Management Agency declared a disaster for Humboldt County due to severe winter storms, flooding, and mudslides. Panther Gap Road (4D010) Post Mile 0.50 located near the community of Honeydew in the southern area of Humboldt County, experienced moderate roadway failure due to the heavy rainfall. Additionally, heavy rains from another federally declared disaster on Feb. 24, 2019, caused a very large roadway failure that completely shut off access for residents beyond Post Mile 0.50. An emergency temporary detour was constructed utilizing private roads and driveways to maintain essential traffic flows for residents living in Panther Gap. Panther Gap Road is currently closed at Post Mile 0.50.
On April 12, 2021, the Humboldt County Department of Public Works ("Public Works") received approval from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to proceed with the Panther Gap Road (4D010) Post Mile 0.50 ...
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