To: Board of Supervisors
From: Public Works
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Accept Completed Contract for the Central Avenue (4L800) Post Mile 0.00-0.30 Shoulder Widening Project (4/5 Vote Required)
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve, and authorize the Director of Public Works to execute, the attached Contract Change Order Number 3 for the total amount of $3,000 (4/5 Vote Required);
2. Accept the completed contract, including all change orders approved by the Public Works Department, between Kernen Construction and Humboldt County for construction of the Central Avenue (4L800) Post Mile 0.00-0.30 Shoulder Widening Project; and
3. Approve the final claim for payment, to be submitted by the Public Works Department to the Auditor-Controller, in the amount of $3,000, which will bring the total amount paid to 100% of the contract.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Humboldt County Road Fund (1200); California Department of Transportation's State Transportation Improvement Program
DISCUSSION:
The Central Avenue (4L800) Post Mile 0.00-0.30 Shoulder Widening Project provides bicycle and pedestrian safety improvements between Bella Vista Road and Mill Creek at the southerly end of McKinleyville. The previous shoulder widths on this portion of Central Avenue were narrow and dangerous for all users.
On Feb. 9, 2022, the Humboldt County Department of Public Works ("Public Works") received funding allocation approval from the California Department of Transportation to proceed with the Central Avenue (4L800) Post Mile 0.00-0.30 Shoulder Widening Project. Public Works subsequently prepared plans and specifications for the project. The work consisted of clearing and grubbing, excavating for the shoulder widening, installing a storm drain system, constructing a gabion wall, paving with hot mix asphalt, placing thermoplastic striping, and installing erosion control measures.
On March 22, 2022, the Humboldt County Bo...
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