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Consider recommendations regarding construction of 2016-2017 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Isla Vista Sidewalk Improvement Project, County Project No. 820690, Third District, as follows:
a) Approve plans and specifications for the Construction of 2016-2017 CDBG Isla Vista Sidewalk Improvement Project, on file in the Public Works Department office;
b) Award the construction contract in the amount of $467,758.25 to the lowest responsible bidder, V. Lopez Jr and Sons General Engineering Contractors, Inc. (a local vendor) 200 East Fesler Street, No. 101, Santa Maria, CA 93454, 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 $37,362.91, plus an additional amount of $29,500.00 for supplemental work items for the Construction of 2016-2017 CDBG Isla Vista Sidewalk Improvement Project, for a total not to exceed authorization of $534,621.16; and
e) Find that the proposed actions are for existing facilities, which consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public structures, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that which currently exists, and that the proposed actions are therefore exempt from California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 14 CCR 15301(c), and approve and direct staff to file the Notice of Exemption on that basis.