REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
May 24, 2022
FROM
BRENDON BIGGS, Director, Department of Public Works - Transportation
SUBJECT
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Specifications for the Redwood Avenue and Other Roads Project in the Fontana Area
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Approve specifications for the Redwood Avenue and Other Roads Project in the Fontana area, as signed and sealed by a registered civil engineer.
2. Authorize the Director of the Department of Public Works to advertise the Redwood Avenue and Other Roads Project in the Fontana area for formal bids.
(Presenter: Brendon Biggs, 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 Redwood Avenue and Other Roads Project in the Fontana area (Project) is funded by the County’s Measure “I” Local Streets Program - San Bernardino Valley Subarea funds. Sufficient appropriation and revenue are included in the Department of Public Works (Department) 2021-22 Measure “I” Local Streets Program - San Bernardino Valley budget (6650002142 34TX1813).
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Project involves pavement rehabilitation, removal of trees causing damage to sidewalks and/or curbs at various locations, and replacement of existing damaged sidewalk, curb and asphalt dike at various locations, along the following locations:
1. Redwood Avenue, from Valley Boulevard to 300’ north of Ceres Avenue;
2. Live Oak Avenue, from Valley Boulevard to Merrill Avenue;
3. Elm Avenue, from Fontana Avenue to 160’ north of Citron Avenue;
4. Poplar Avenue, from Merrill Avenue to Ceres Avenue;
5. Hawthorne Avenue, from Cherry Avenue east to end; and
6. Hibiscus Avenue, from Redwood Avenue to end.
All work for the Project will be done within the existing right-of-way.
This Project was prioritized by the Board of Supervisors (Board) as part of the Measure “I” Local Street Pass-Through Funds Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan Project List for 2021-22 through 2025-26 approved on August 24, 2021 (Item No. 36).
On September 14, 2021 (Item No. 33), 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 providing for the safety of County residents by improving access for all pedestrians.
The Project includes an allowance in the amount of $50,000 for differing site conditions associated with utilities and/or soil conditions.
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 Summer 2022.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (Aaron Gest, Deputy County Counsel, 387-5455) on April 22, 2022; Finance (Carl Lofton, Administrative Analyst, 387-5404) on May 6, 2022; and County Finance and Administration (Paloma Hernandez-Barker, Deputy Executive Officer, 387-5423) on May 9, 2022.