REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
September 10, 2024
FROM
NOEL CASTILLO, Director, Department of Public Works - Transportation
SUBJECT
Title
Plans and Specifications for the Reche Canyon Road and Other Roads Project in the Colton Area
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Approve plans and specifications for the Reche Canyon Road and Other Roads Project in the Colton Area, as signed and sealed by a registered civil engineer.
2. Authorize the Director of the Department of Public Works to advertise the Reche Canyon Road and Other Roads Project in the Colton Area for formal bids.
(Presenter: Noel Castillo, Director, 387-7906)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Ensure Development of a Well-Planned, Balanced, and Sustainable County.
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of additional Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). It is anticipated the Reche Canyon Road and Other Roads Project in the Colton Area (Project) will be funded with the County Infrastructure General Fund Reserve (Reserve). The Department of Public Works (Department) will return to the Board of Supervisors (Board) to request any necessary budget adjustments and to allocate funding from the Reserve concurrently with the award of the construction contract, at a future date.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Project involves roadway and curb ramp improvements for multiple roads in the Colton area. The improvements include full depth pavement reconstruction, existing roadway pavement rehabilitation, construction of new and upgrade existing curb ramps in accordance with current design standards and pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines and signing and striping improvements.
On October 25, 2022 (Item No. 65), the Board determined the Project was exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act, approved the Project as defined in the Notice of Exemption, and directed the Clerk of the Board to file and post said notice.
On March 26, 2024 (Item No.64), the Board approved appraisals for the necessary easements for the Project, authorized the acquisition of two permanent roadway easements, and authorized the Director of the Real Estate Services Department (RESD) to execute the acquisition agreements to acquire the easements. Two permanent easements were subsequently acquired.
The Project aligns with the County and the Chief Executive Officer’s goals and objectives of ensuring development of a well-planned, balanced, and sustainable County by preserving and improving the structural integrity of existing road surfaces and access for pedestrians, including those with disabilities.
The Project specifications include an allowance in the amount of $50,000 for unforeseen differing site conditions and utility conflicts.
PROCUREMENT
The Project will be advertised to invite formal bids in accordance with Section 22037 of the California Public Contract Code. The Department anticipates returning to the Board for an award of the construction contract in Winter 2024.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (Aaron Gest, Deputy County Counsel, 387-5455) on July 26, 2024; Finance (Jessica Trillo, 387-4222, and Stephanie Maldonado, 387-4378, Administrative Analysts) on August 23, 2024; and County Finance and Administration (Paloma Hernandez-Barker, Deputy Executive Officer, 387-5423) on August 23, 2024.