File #: 07-968    Version: 1
Type: Agenda Item Status: Approved
File created: 5/30/2007 In control: Board of Supervisors
On agenda: 7/3/2007 Final action: 7/3/2007
Title: Transportation Department the following pertaining to the Mother Lode Drive Two-Way Left-Turn Lane Project 73130: 1. Award the construction contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder; said bidder to be determined after the bid opening scheduled for June 25, 2007; 2. Authorize the Board Chairman to sign the contract with the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, subject to the review and approvals of County Counsel and Risk Management; and 3. Authorize the Chairman to sign Contract Change Orders in the total amount of $204,000 for the County's share of supplemental work items (water pollution control, dust control, and flagging).
Attachments: 1. Board Letter for Mother Lode Drive Two-Way Left-Turn Lane Project 73130.pdf
Title
Transportation Department the following pertaining to the Mother Lode Drive Two-Way Left-Turn Lane Project 73130:
1. Award the construction contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder; said bidder to be determined after the bid opening scheduled for June 25, 2007;
2. Authorize the Board Chairman to sign the contract with the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, subject to the review and approvals of County Counsel and Risk Management; and
3. Authorize the Chairman to sign Contract Change Orders in the total amount of $204,000 for the County's share of supplemental work items (water pollution control, dust control, and flagging).

Body
BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost $2,770,000.00

Funding
Budgeted $2,770,000.00
New Funding $
Savings $
Other $
Total Funding Available $2,770,000.00
Change To Net County Cost $0.00

Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost:
The cost associated with the construction phase of this project is estimated at $2,770,000, which includes a construction contract estimated amount of $1,950,000.00, supplemental items at $204,000.00, County furnished materials at $21,000.00, construction management,inspection, materials testing and survey at $400,000.00 and a contingency of $195,000.00. Funding for this project is provided primarily from the 2004 General Plan Traffic Impact Mitigation (TIM) Fee program (West Slope component) at an estimated amount of $2,610,000.00 and a Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) grant through the El Dorado County Transportation Commission in the amount of $160,000.00. There is no cost to the County General Fund.

Reason for Recommendation:
On May 22, 2007, your Board approved the Plans and Specifications and authorized the advertisement for construction bids for the Mother Lode Drive Two-Way Left-Turn Lane Project. The Department recommends the construction contract be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsib...

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