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Consider recommendations regarding the Thomas Fire Debris Flow Repairs of Lilac Drive Bridge No. 51C-200, County Project No. 18109C; Federal Project No. 37153, First District, as follows:
a) Approve the plans and specifications, on file in the Public Works Department Office, for construction of Thomas Fire Debris Flow Repairs for Lilac Drive Bridge No. 51C-200, County Project No. 18109C; Federal Project No. 37153;
b) Award the construction contract in the amount of $242,898.00 to the lowest responsible bidder, Schock Contracting Corp, 350 South Kellogg Ave Suite S, Goleta, CA 93160 (a Local vendor), subject to the provision of documents and certifications, as set forth in the specifications applicable to the project, as required under California law;
c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the construction contract, which has been reviewed and approved by County Counsel, Auditor-Controller and Risk Manager, or their authorized representatives;
d) Authorize the Public Works Director or designee to approve change orders for a contingency amount up to $24,290.00 for the construction of Thomas Fire Debris Flow Repairs of Lilac Drive Bridge No. 51C-200, for a total not to exceed authorization of $267,188.00; and
e) Determine the project was found by the Board to be exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act and that the Director of Public Works or designee was authorized to advertise for bids to construct this project on November 6, 2018. A Notice of Exemption was filed on this basis on September 26, 2018, and the proposed action is within the scope of the above reference Notice of Exemption.