Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: James C. Porter, Director of Public Works
Subject: Midcoast Multi-Modal Trail Improvements Project
(County Project No. P29F1; Project File No. E4952)
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing:
A) The Director of Public Works to proceed with finalizing the plans and specifications for the Midcoast Multi-Modal Trail Project; and
B) The Director of Public Works to proceed with advertising for bids on the Midcoast Multi-Modal Trail Project and report back to this Board with recommendations on awarding a contract.
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BACKGROUND:
Between 2009 and 2012, the County of San Mateo oversaw development of the two-phase Highway 1 Safety and Mobility Improvement Study (Study). The Study evaluated opportunities and constraints for active transportation mobility and accessibility throughout the Midcoast. The Study included conceptual alternatives and recommendations to improve active transportation facilities and coastal access along the Highway 1 corridor, including a proposed Midcoast Multi-Modal Trail for pedestrian and bicycle travel. The Midcoast Multi-Modal Trail Project (Trail Project) is also referred to as the Parallel Trail Creation Hwy 1 Project on the County's Capital Improvement Project list.
On June 16, 2015, February 14, 2017, March 13, 2018, and March 26, 2019 this Board adopted Resolution Nos. 073880, 075025, 075778 and 076507, respectively, which approved an agreement and amendments with BKF Engineers to design and prepare the bid documents for the Trail Project in the Miramar area between Coronado Street and Mirada Road (Segment 1). These actions authorized the agreement with BKF Engineers through December 31, 2019 with a not to exceed amount of $595,450.
On March 19, 2020, the Community Development Director executed an amendment to the agreement with BKF Engineers extending the term through December 31, 2021.
On February 23, ...
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