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Consider recommendations regarding the Santa Ynez Valley Airport Project No. 8734 Award Construction Contract, Third District, as follows:
a) Award a Unit Price Construction Contract in the estimated amount of $574,232.00 to the lowest responsible bidder, Granite Construction Company, subject to the provisions of the documents and certifications as set forth in the plans and specifications applicable to the project and as required by California Law;
b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Construction Contract upon return of the Contractor's executed contract documents, and the review and approval of County Counsel, Auditor-Controller and Risk Manager or their authorized representatives;
c) Authorize the Director of General Services to approve Change Orders of an amount not to exceed 10% of a base amount of $250,000.00 plus 5% of the bid in excess of the base amount, or $41,212.60 for this contract; and
d) Find no substantial changes are proposed and no new information of substantial importance has come to light regarding environmental effects of the project and, therefore, the project is within the scope of the Notice of Exemption approved, pursuant to 14 CCR 15301, on July 10, 2012, and that, therefore, no new environmental document is required.