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Consider recommendations regarding South County Pavement Rehabilitation for Fiscal Year 2024-2025; County Project No. 820802S; First, Second, and Third Districts, as follows:
a) Approve the specifications and plans on file in the Public Works Department office for construction of the South County Pavement Rehabilitation;
b) Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $2,898,460.00 to the lowest responsible bidder, CalPortland Construction, 1625 E. Donovan Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93454, 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 County Project No. 820802S for a contingency amount up to $166,373.00 and supplemental items of $179,000.00, for the construction of County Project No. 820802S for a total not to exceed authorization of $3,243,833.00;
d) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Construction Contract for County Project No. 820802S, that has been reviewed and approved by County Counsel, Auditor-Controller, and Risk Manager, or their authorized representatives; and
e) Determine that the project is 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, and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption, dated May 21, 2024, on that basis.