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Consider recommendations regarding the Woodmere Barrier Wall Project, County Project No. 862381, Fourth District, as follows:
a) Approve the plans and specifications for the Construction of the Woodmere Barrier Wall Project, on file in the Public Works Department;
b) Award the construction contract in the amount of $317,316.00 to the lowest responsible bidder, Souza Construction, Inc., P.O. BOX 3810, CA 93403 (a Tri-County vendor), subject to the provision of documents and certifications, as set forth in the plans and 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 $29,865.80, plus an additional amount of $30,000.00 for supplemental work items for the Construction of Woodmere Barrier Wall Project, for a total, not to exceed authorization of $377,181.80; and
e) Find that the proposed project 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 that the proposed project is therefore exempt from California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 14 CCR 15301(c) and approve the filing of the Notice of Exemption on that basis.