REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
June 25, 2024
FROM
NOEL CASTILLO, Director, Department of Public Works - Transportation
SUBJECT
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Plans and Specifications for the Guardrail Replacement at Various Locations Project in the Crestline, Del Rosa, Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear Lake and Yucca Valley Areas
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Approve plans and specifications for the Guardrail Replacement at Various Locations Project in the Crestline, Del Rosa, Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear Lake, and Yucca Valley Areas, as signed and sealed by a registered engineer.
2. Authorize the Director of Public Works to advertise the Guardrail Replacement at Various Locations Project in the Crestline, Del Rosa, Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear Lake, and Yucca Valley Areas for formal bids.
(Presenter: Noel Castillo, Director, 387-7906)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF FLOOD CONTROL ENGINEER 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 Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The Guardrail Replacement at Various Locations Project in the Crestline, Del Rosa, Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear Lake and Yucca Valley Areas (Project) will be funded with Gas Tax revenue. Sufficient appropriation and revenue are included in the Department of Public Works (Department) 2024-25 Road Operations budget (6650002000 34H15156-58).
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Project involves replacing existing guardrails and asphalt concrete dikes at various locations. The Project has been identified as a priority based on engineering studies that identified the need to replace the guardrails at the following locations:
1. Redwood Way and Balsam Lane, Crestline Area
2. Crestline Road, Crestline Area
3. Kuffel Canyon Road northeast of Ivy Lane, Lake Arrowhead Area
4. Shore Drive at Maltby Blvd., Big Bear Lake Area
5. Del Rosa Ave., Lynwood Dr. to Marshall Blvd., Del Rosa Area
6. Marshall Blvd. at Del Rosa Ave., Del Rosa Area
7. Eureka St. at Del Rosa Ave., Del Rosa Area
8. Pioneertown Road, approximately 0.67 miles southeast of Skyline Ranch Road, Pioneertown Area
All work for the Project will be done within existing right-of-way.
On February 6, 2024 (Item No. 45), the Board determined the Project is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act, approved the Project as defined in the Notice of Exemption, and directed the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to file and post said notice.
The Project aligns with the County and the Chief Executive Officer’s goals and objectives to ensure the development of a well-planned, balanced, and sustainable County and to provide for the safety of County residents.
The Project includes an allowance in the amount of $60,000 for differing site conditions associated with utility conflicts and/or subgrade stabilization.
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 Fall 2024.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (Suzanne Bryant, Deputy County Counsel, 387-5455) on May 28, 2024; Finance (Jessica Trillo, Administrative Analyst, 387-4222) on May 31, 2024; and County Finance and Administration (Paloma Hernandez-Barker, Deputy Executive Officer, 387-5423) on June 7, 2024.