DATE: July 11, 2017
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Steven E. White, Director
Department of Public Works and Planning
SUBJECT: Advertise Contract 17-10-C, Riverdale Pedestrian Improvements
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Make a finding that the use of a particular brand of prefabricated pedestrian bridge, manufactured by Contech Engineered Solutions, LLC and specified by brand name, is in the best interest of the public, and authorize the Director of the Department of Public Works and Planning to execute a public interest finding regarding such bridge and to submit the finding to the California Department of Transportation and to the Federal Highway Administration.
2. Adopt plans and specifications for Contract No. 17-10-C, Riverdale Pedestrian Improvements, and authorize the Director of the Department of Public Works and Planning, or his designee, to advertise for bids and set bid opening date contingent upon the Department receiving authorization from the California Department of Transportation.
REPORT
The first recommended action will enable the Director of Public Works and Planning to execute a Public Interest Finding (PIF) which is required to enable the County to receive reimbursement for the use of a particular type and brand of prefabricated pedestrian bridge in a federally funded Active Transportation Program (ATP) project. The second recommended action will authorize the advertisement of the federally funded ATP project.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
If the first recommended action is not approved, the County will not receive reimbursement for the cost to procure and install a specified brand and model of prefabricated pedestrian bridge. If the second recommended action is not approved, the project will be cancelled and the funding for the project will be de-obligated. Any funds received by the County for this project to date would require reimbursement to the Federal Highway Administration from the Road Fund.
FISCAL IMPACT:
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