Consider recommendations relating to bids for construction of Expressway Guardrail Replacement (Project No. C3420). California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): Exempt from CEQA per Section 15301(c) of the CEQA Guidelines.

This document is a report on bids for the Expressway Guardrail Replacement Project (Project No. C3420) prepared by the Roads and Airports Department of Santa Clara County. It recommends awarding the contract to Granite Rock Company for the base bid amount of $2,120,713. The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and aims to enhance roadside safety on Lawrence and San Tomas Expressways. The report includes details about the bid received, fiscal implications, and the positive impact on traffic safety for all roadway users.

Key points

• The project involves installing new and replacement roadside safety barriers on Lawrence and San Tomas Expressways.
• Granite Rock Company was the only bidder with a total bid amount of $3,264,678.90, which is 0.84% below the Engineer’s Estimate.
• The recommended action includes awarding the base bid of $2,120,713 and authorizing the County Executive to issue Change Orders.
• The project is funded by the Caltrans Highway Safety Improvement Program and the County Road Fund.
• The project is determined to be Categorically Exempt under CEQA.

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This document is Addendum No. 1 for the Expressway Guardrail Replacement and Safety Barrier Improvements project, which includes changes to the contract documents. It specifies modifications to various drawing pages and sections of the Special Provisions, including completion time, measurement and payment terms for different components, and updates to the bid opening process. The bid opening date is set for April 23, 2026, and will be conducted via video teleconference.

Key points

• Addendum No. 1 incorporates changes to the contract documents for the Expressway Guardrail Replacement and Safety Barrier Improvements project.
• Several drawings (TS, R-5, C-4, C-5, D-5, TCP-1 to TCP-5) are replaced or appended with new versions.
• The completion time for the work is set at 45 working days for the Base Bid and an additional 20 working days for Alternate Bid 1A.
• Measurement and payment terms for various components, including Temporary 'Type K' Rail and signage, are detailed.
• The bid opening is scheduled for April 23, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. and will be available via video teleconference.

Limitations

• The document contains placeholders and unfilled sections that may affect the completeness of the summary.
• Specific dollar amounts, votes, or outcomes are not provided in the text.

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