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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 4 - Stormwater Diversion Tank, on file in the Public Works Department office;
b) Award the construction contract in the amount of $478,715.00 to the lowest responsible bidder, Raminha Construction, Inc., (a Tri-County Vendor) 6805 Sycamore Road, Atascadero, CA 93422, 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;
c) Authorize the Public Works Director or designee to approve change orders for a contingency amount up to $36,435.00 for the construction of the South Coast Recycling and Transfer Station Storm Drain Improvements Project Phase 4 - Stormwater Diversion Tank, for a total project authorization of $515,150.00;
d) 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
e) Determine that the proposed actions are associated with the construction of a limited number of new, small structures where the proposed action is therefore exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Guideline Section 14 CCR 15303 (c) New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures, and Guideline Section 14 CCR 15304 (a) Minor Alterations to Land, and guideline section14 CCR 15282(k) Other Statutory Exemptions, and approve the filing of a Notice of Exemption on that basis.