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Consider recommendations regarding Unit II Channel Improvements Project, Fifth District, as follows:
Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:
a) Approve plans and specifications for the Unit II Channel Improvements Project;
b) Award the construction contract for the Unit II Channel Improvements Project, in the amount of $1,840,622.95 to the lowest responsible bidder Whitaker Construction Group (a tri-county vender), subject to the provisions of documents and certifications, as set forth in the plans and specifications applicable to the project and as required by law;
c) 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 the County Counsel, Auditor-Controller, and Risk Manager or their authorized representatives;
d) Approve and authorize the Public Works Director or designee to order the performance of itemized supplemental work, as provided in the construction contract, in the amount not to exceed $11,000.00 for the Unit II Channel Improvements Project;
e) Approve and authorize the Public Works Director or designee to approve changes or additions to the work being performed under the Construction Contract, in an amount not to exceed $104,531.14 for the Unit II Channel Improvements Project;
f) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Filippin Engineering (a local vendor) to provide construction management and inspection services for the Unit II Channel Improvements Project, for the period of July 11, 2017 through December 31, 2018 in an amount not to exceed $144,701.00;
g) Approve and authorize the Public Works Director or designee to approve amendments to the professional services agreement with Filippin Engineering in an amount not to exceed $14,470.10;
h) Determine that the Unit II Channel Improvements Project shall be carried out...
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