Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Ann M. Stillman, Director of Public Works
Subject: Agreement with Andreini Brothers, Inc. for the Ferdinand Avenue Drainage Improvement Project - El Granada Area (County Project No. RW941; Project File No. E5085000)
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing:
A) The President of the Board of Supervisors to execute an agreement with Andreini Brothers, Inc. for the Ferdinand Avenue Drainage Improvement Project, in the amount of $1,171,613.40; and
B) The Director of Public Works to:
1. Execute subsequent change orders to grant time extensions for project completion and payment up to a maximum aggregate amount not to exceed $117,162 or approximately 10 percent of the agreement amount; and
2. Execute payment up to the not to exceed amount of $1,288,775.40 for items requiring adjustment based on unit bid prices without execution of a change order; and
3. File a Notice of Exemption for a California Environmental Quality Act Categorical Exemption.
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BACKGROUND:
On April 8, 2025, this Board adopted Resolution No. 081077, which adopted plans and specifications including conformance with prevailing wage scale requirements and called for sealed proposals for the Ferdinand Avenue Drainage Improvement Project (Project).
DISCUSSION:
On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, bids were accepted for the Project and subsequently referred to the Department of Public Works (Department) for checking and recommendation. The first low bidder withdrew their bid on the grounds of clerical error. Their bid documents also indicate that they do not have the appropriate qualifications to perform the Project work. Therefore, the Department allowed the low bidder to withdraw their bid. The bid submitted by the second low bidder, Andreini Brothers, Inc., is significantly higher than the Engineer's Estimate and prior bid received. Considering the current construction...
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