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Department of Transportation recommending the Board take the following actions pertaining to the El Dorado Hills Blvd and Saratoga Way Turn Lanes Project, Capital Improvement Program project number 36105076, Contract 7447:
1) Award the Construction Contract to Martin Brothers, who was the lowest responsive, responsible bidder;
2) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Construction Contract in the amount of $1,360,289, subject to review and approval by County Counsel and Risk Management; and
3) Authorize the Director of Transportation to sign an Escrow Agreement, if requested by the Contractor and in accordance with Public Contract Code Section 22300, for the purpose of holding Contract retention funds.
FUNDING: TIF - Zone C Local Roads - (100%). (No Federal Funds)
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The El Dorado Hills Blvd and Saratoga Way Turn Lanes Project (Project) consists of adding a new southbound right turn lane on El Dorado Hills Boulevard at its intersection with Saratoga Way, as well as lengthening the existing northbound left turn lane at the same intersection. This project will also lengthen the southbound El Dorado Hills Boulevard left turn lane into the Raley's shopping center and includes various minor improvements, including ADA upgrades and new traffic stripes and markings.
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance is required for this Project. A CEQA Notice of Determination was recorded on October 14, 2022. No environmental permits are needed for this Project.
This Project did not require any right-of-way acquisition.
The Project was approved for advertisement by the Board on June 11, 2024 (Legistar File 24-0980).
Award and Sign Construction Contract with Lowest Responsive, Responsible Bidder:
On Thursday, July 15, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., Department of Transportation (Transportation) opened bids for the Project. Four (4) bids were received ranging from $1,360,289.00 to $1,657,322.00.
Transportation issued th...
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