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Consider recommendations regarding 2018 Storm Damage Replacement of Ashley Road Bridge, County Project No. 18110C, FEMA Project No. 37152, First District, as follows:
a) Approve plans and specifications for Storm Damage Replacement of Ashley Road Bridge on file in the Public Works Department;
b) Award the construction contract in the amount of $1,719,602.00 to the lowest responsible bidder, Granite Construction, (a local vendor), 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) 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;
d) Authorize the Public Works Director or designee to approve change orders for a contingency amount up to $98,480.00, for the construction of Storm Damage Replacement of Ashley Road Bridge for a total, not to exceed authorization of $1,818,082.00; and
e) Determine the project was found by the Board to be exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 14 CCR 15301(c) on November 6, 2018, as the proposed project 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, and the proposed action is within the scope of that Notice of Exemption.