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Department of Transportation recommending the Board approve and authorize the Chair to sign the First Amendment to Agreement for Services 279-S1711 with Burne Engineering Services, Inc., to provide structural design and geotechnical support services for the Oak Hill at Squaw Hollow Creek - Bridge Replacement Project, Capital Improvement Program project 36105031, extending the performance period an additional two (2) years and updating contract language for minor administrative details and per California Department of Transportation federal funding requirements, with no change to the total contract amount.
FUNDING: Highway Bridge Program. (100% - Federal)
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The Board approved Agreement for Services 279-S1711 (Agreement) with Burne Engineering Services, Inc. on February 14, 2017 (Legistar 16-1115, Item 16). The Agreement provides structural design and geotechnical support services for the Oak Hill at Squaw Hollow Creek - Bridge Replacement Project (Project), including bidding and award assistance and support during construction. Design of the Project is nearing completion and construction is expected to begin summer 2023. The First Amendment (Amendment) will extend the contract to allow for the completion of these tasks. Additionally, the Amendment modifies the Agreement to update contract language regarding Notice to Parties and Working Office, and per California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) federal funding requirements. Caltrans Exhibit 10-R, A&E Boilerplate Agreement Language, was updated in September 2020, and Caltrans recommends that agreements be updated to the most current boilerplate when possible. This is due to current Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) financial reporting requirements, and these minor modifications do not significantly change the intent of the Agreement or County administrative processes. The following articles have been updated or added to match boilerplate language for the Amendment:...
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