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Consider recommendations regarding Romero Creek Debris Basin Improvements Project (Project No. SC8373), First District, as follows:
Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:
a) Approve plans and specifications for the Romero Creek Debris Basin Improvements Project (Project No. SC8373);
b) Award the construction contract for the Romero Creek Debris Basin Improvements Project, in the base contract amount of $2,182,884.00 (including $32,500.00 in itemized supplemental work) to the lowest responsible bidder Granite Construction Company (a local vendor), subject to the provisions of documents and certifications, as set forth in the plans and specifications applicable to the project and as required by law;
c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Construction Contract upon return of the contractor’s executed contract documents, and the review and approval of the County Counsel, Auditor-Controller, and Risk Manager or their authorized representatives;
d) Authorize the Public Works Director or designee to approve changes or additions to the work being performed under the Construction Contract, in an amount not to exceed $121,644.20 to complete the work within the scope of the Agreement for the Romero Creek Debris Basin Improvements Project;
e) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Filippin Engineering (a local vendor) to provide construction management and inspection services for the Romero Creek Debris Basin Improvements Project, for the period of April 5, 2022 through June 30, 2023 in an amount not to exceed $315,804.00;
f) Approve and authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to make immaterial changes in accordance with Section 48 of the Agreement, to make amendments to the professional services agreement with Filippin Engineering in an amount not to exceed $31,580.40, and to extend the term of the Agreement by up to one-year to complete the work within the scope of the Agreement;
g) Determine that the Romero Creek Debris Basin Improvements Project to be carried out is for the benefit of a single zone; and
h) Find that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15162, no new effects will occur and no new mitigation measures would be required as a result of the project and therefore pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act Section 15168 (c)(2), that the Romero Debris Basin Improvements Project is within the scope of the project covered by the Updated Debris Basin Maintenance and Management Plan, approved in 2021 and the project covered by the Program Environmental Impact Report for the Updated Routine Maintenance Program (01-EIR-01) approved in 2001 and no new environmental document is required.