The construction contract will be funded by 100% Local Road Funds.
The above project was previously approved by the Board of Supervisors, plans and specifications were filed with the Board, and bids were invited by the Public Works Director. On July 17, 2018, the Public Works Department received bids from the following contractors:
BIDDER, TOTAL AMOUNT, BOND AMOUNTS
Kerex Engineering, Inc., $217,150.00 Payment: $217,150.00; Performance: $217,150.00
The bidder listed above, Kerex, submitted the lowest responsive and responsible bid.
The Public Works Director recommends waiving any irregularities in Kerex compliance with the requirements of the County’s Outreach Program, as provided in the project specifications, and the Public Works Director recommends that the construction contract be awarded to Kerex.
The Public Works Director recommends that the bid submitted by Kerex is the lowest responsive and responsible bid, and this Board concurs and so finds.
This project is covered by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife under a Routine Maintenance Agreement (RMA) under Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code. CEQA was previously approved for all actions under the RMA and a Notice of Exemption was posted on March 1, 2011. The activities covered under the RMA consist of routine maintenance activities that pose minimal threat to water quality, and beneficial uses of the creeks within the County when appropriate Best Management Practices (BMPs) are implemented. Project-specific BMPs that will be implemented include the installation of a temporary Type ESA/Silt fence around the Environmentally Sensitive Area located at the southern drainage inlet before start of work, as well as limiting construction activities to the previously developed roadway area.
The general prevailing rates of wages, which shall be the minimum rates paid on this project, have been filed with the Clerk of the Board, and copies will be made available to any party upon request.
Construction of this project would be delayed, and the project might not be built.