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Consider recommendations regarding the Orcutt Solomon Basin Outlet Modifications Project (OR2401), Fourth District, as follows:
Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:
a) Approve and Authorize the Chair to sign plans and specifications for the Orcutt Solomon Basin Outlet Modifications Project;
b) Award, approve, and authorize the Chair to execute the construction contract for the Orcutt Solomon Basin Outlet Modifications Project, in the amount of $275,064.34 to the lowest responsible bidder, The JF Will Company, Inc (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) Authorize the Public Works Director or designee to approve changes or additions to the work being performed under the Construction Contract for a contingency amount not to exceed $26,253.22 for a total not to exceed authorization of $301,317.56 to complete the work within the scope of the Agreement for the Orcutt Solomon Basin Outlet Modifications Project;
d) Determine that the Orcutt Solomon Basin Outlet Modifications Project to be carried out is for the benefit of a single zone; and
e) Find that the proposed activity involves operations, repair, maintenance, and minor alteration of existing public facilities or topographic features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing uses and that the proposed activity is therefore exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, and direct the Clerk of the Board to file the Notice of Exemption.