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Consider recommendations regarding South Coast Recycling and Transfer Station Storm Drain Improvements Project, County Project 828369, Second District, as follows:
a) Approve plans and specifications for the construction of the South Coast Recycling and Transfer Station Storm Drain Improvements Project Phase 3 - Sewer Improvements on file in the Public Works Department office;
b) Consider the bid protest of Tierra Contracting, Inc., and the response of Cedro Construction, Inc. and follow the recommendation of Staff and County Counsel and consider the following:
i) Find that there is no evidence that Cedro Construction, Inc. failed to properly list subcontractors and no evidence that it violated Public Contract Code Section 4104;
ii) Find the bid protest of Tierra Contracting, Inc. to be without merit with respect to Cedro Construction Inc.;
iii) Award the construction contract in the amount of $325,640.00 to the lowest responsible bidder, Cedro Construction, Inc., (a Tri-County Vendor) 120 E. Santa Maria Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060, 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;
iv) Authorize the Public Works Director or designee to approve a change order work; supplemental work itemized in the Estimate of Job Costs in the contract documents up to $20,000.00; and
v) Authorize the Public Works Director or designee to approve change orders for a contingency amount up to $28,782.00 for the construction of the South Coast Recycling and Transfer Station Storm Drain Improvements Project Phase 3 - Sewer Improvements for a total project authorization of $374,422.00;
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; and
d) Find that the proposed actions are associated with the construction o...
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