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Consider recommendations regarding a Modoc Road Multi-Use Trail Phase I Landscaping Contract with JAS Landscape LLC, Project No. 862436, Second District, as follows:
a) Approve the plans and specifications on file in the Public Works Department Office, for the Modoc Road Multi-Use Trail Phase I Landscaping Contract with JAS Landscape LLC;
b) Award the landscaping and irrigation contract in the amount of $ 277,971.00 to the second lowest responsible bidder, JAS Landscape LLC, 2225 River Ridge Road, Oxnard, CA 93036, 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 $27,649.00 and supplemental items of $25,000.00, for the construction of County Project 862436 for a total not to exceed authorization of $330,620.00;
d) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the landscaping and irrigation contract, which has been reviewed and approved by County Counsel, Auditor-Controller and Risk Manager, or their authorized representatives; and
e) 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.