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Consider recommendations regarding the Modoc Road Multiuse Trail Segment 1, Project No. 864050, Second District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Approve the specifications, on file in the Public Works Department office, for construction of Modoc Road Multiuse Trail Segment 1;
b) Award the construction contract in the amount of $2,397,300.00 to the lowest responsible bidder, Beador Construction Company, Inc., 26320 Lester Circle Corona, CA 92883 (Not a Tri-County 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) Authorize the Director of Public Works or designee to approve change orders for a contingency amount up to $136,865.00 and supplemental items of $90,000.00 for the construction of County Project No. 864050 for a total not to exceed authorization of $2,624,165.00;
d) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0008159 to use State Active Transportation Program Grant Revenues and local funds in the amount of $150,000.00;
e) 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; and
f) Determine the project to be exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 14 CCR 15301(c) (as the proposed project(s) consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that previously existing, including but not limited to existing highways and streets, sidewalks, gutters, bicycle and pedestrian trails and similar facilities), on January 26, 2021, a Notice of Exemption was filed on that basis, and the proposed action is within the scope of that Notice of Exemption.