To: Board of Supervisors
From: Public Works
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Bid Award Authorization for the Americans with Disabilities Curb Ramp Improvements Project (Phase 2)
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Receive and file the bid proposals submitted for the Americans with Disabilities Curb Ramp Improvements Project (Phase 2);
2. Award the project agreement to RAO Construction Co. Inc. for the total amount of $1,267,267;
3. Authorize the Chair of the Board to execute the attached project agreement with RAO Construction Co. Inc. upon submittal of the appropriate bonds and insurance; and
4. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute contract change orders up to the amount of $75,863.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
2020 Finance Plan
Road Fund (1200)
DISCUSSION:
On April 26, 2022, the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors authorized the Clerk of the Board to advertise the Americans with Disabilities Curb Ramp Improvements Project (Phase 2) for bids. On May 24, 2022, the County of Humboldt received three (3) bids for the project, which are attached hereto as Attachment 1.
The Humboldt County Department of Public Works recommends that the Board of Supervisors: receive and file the bid proposals submitted for the Americans with Disabilities Curb Ramp Improvements Project (Phase 2); award the attached project agreement to RAO Construction Co., Inc., for the total amount of $1,267,267; authorize the Chair of the Board to execute the attached project agreement upon submittal of the appropriate bonds and insurance; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute contract change orders up to the amount of $75,863.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The contract bid amount is $1,267,267. The total project cost is estimated at $1,525,000. The Americans with Disabilities Curb Ramp Improvements Project (Phase 2) is being funded by the Humboldt County Road Fund in the amount of $228,000 and $1,297,000 from the 2020 Finance Plan. The County Administrative Office has approved use of 2020 Finance Plan funds for the
Americans with Disabilities Curb Ramp Improvements Project in the amount of $1,297,000.
The Americans with Disabilities Curb Ramp Improvements Project (Phase 2) is included in the approved fiscal year (FY) 2021-22 and in the proposed FY 2022-23 Road Fund Budgets (1200-320 and 1200-888).
STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK:
The recommended actions support the Board of Supervisors’ Strategic Framework by providing for and maintaining infrastructure.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
United States Department of Justice
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Board of Supervisors may choose not to award the project agreement for the Americans with Disabilities Curb Ramp Improvements Project (Phase 2). However, this alternative is not recommended because the project will make significant progress toward fulfilling the County of Humboldt’s commitment to the United States Department of Justice to provide accessible curb ramps throughout Humboldt County.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Bid Results for the Americans with Disabilities Curb Ramp Improvements Project (Phase 2)
2. Construction Agreement for the Americans with Disabilities Curb Ramp Improvements Project (Phase 2)
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Board Order No.: I-1; C-23; C-9; C-20; D-16
Meeting of: 11/13/18; 2/5/19 / 4/9/19; 1/5/21; 4/26/22
File No.: 18-1488; 19-109; 19-429; 20-1558; 22-439