REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
August 6, 2024
FROM
NOEL CASTILLO, Director, Department of Public Works - Transportation
SUBJECT
Title
Plans and Specifications for the El Rivino and Agua Mansa Road Project in the Bloomington Area
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Approve plans and specifications for the El Rivino and Agua Mansa Road Project in the Bloomington Area, as signed and sealed by a registered civil engineer.
2. Authorize the Director of the Department of Public Works to advertise the El Rivino and Agua Mansa Road Project in the Bloomington 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 Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The El Rivino Road and Agua Mansa Road Project in the Bloomington Area (Project) is funded by Senate Bill 1 (SB1) Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funds. Sufficient appropriation and revenue are included in the Department of Public Works (Department) 2024-25 Road Operations budget (6650002000 14H15166).
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Project involves widening the northwest and southwest corners of the intersection of El Rivino Road and Agua Mansa Road with new asphalt concrete pavement, rehabilitation of existing pavement, replacing the existing median with asphalt concrete, installing traffic signals, painting traffic stripes and pavement markings, and other incidental associated improvements. All work for the Project will be done within existing right-of-way.
The Project was prioritized by the Board of Supervisors (Board) as part of the 2022-23 SB1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation project list approved on May 24, 2022 (Item No. 87).
On May 9, 2023 (Item No. 45), 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.
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’s specifications include an allowance in the amount of $10,000 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 Fall 2024.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (Aaron Gest, Deputy County Counsel, 387-5455) on July 10, 2024; Finance (Jessica Trillo, Administrative Analyst III, 387-4222) on July 19, 2024; and County Finance and Administration (Paloma Hernandez-Barker, Deputy Executive Officer, 387-5423) on July 22, 2024.