Board of Supervisors Agenda Item - Stanislaus County

Approval to Adopt Plans and Specifications for the Hatch Spill Box Culvert Extension - Phase I-A of theHatch Road Left Turn Channelization lmprovement Project and Approval to Set Bid Opening Date asNovember 15, 2006, 2:00 P.M.DISCUSSIONIn January 2004, the Board of Supervisors approved the Public Works Road Congestion Relief Program.This program provides for improvements to select roadways throughout Stanislaus County, including theimprovements to several intersections on Hatch Road.The proposed improvements consist of left turn lanes on Hatch Road at Faith Home Road, Gilbert Road,Parks Road, Washington Street, and Clinton Road. In order to install the left turn lanes additionalpavement needs to be constructed on the north side of Hatch Road to allow the installation of the left turnlanes. The proposed improvements will improve traffic safety and enhance the flow of traffic through theseintersections. In order to construct the additional pavement on Hatch Road at Faith Home Road, it isnecessary to extend the existing Turlock Irrigation District box culvert that crosses Hatch Road. This workneeds to be completed in the non-irrigation season. Staff has determined that in order to complete thiswork, it is necessary to bid and construct this portion of the work this winter. Staff has completed the plansand specification for this work and is requesting that the Board adopt the plans and specifications; directthe Clerk of the Board to publish the notice inviting bids and set the deadline for submission of bids asNovember 15, 2006, prior to 2:00 P.M.; and direct the Public Works Department staff to mail the noticeinviting bids to trade journals as required by law.Staff is currently finishing the design for the road improvements and negotiating with the property ownersalong the north side of Hatch Road for acquisition of right-of-way necessary for the project. Uponcompletion of the right-of-way acquisition, staff will return to the Board for adoption of the plans andspecifications for the Phase I-B of the Hatch Road Left Turn Channelization lmprovement Project.POLICY ISSUESThe Board should consider if the recommended actions are consistent with its policies of providing a safe,healthy community and a well-planned infrastructure system.STAFFING IMPACTThere is no staffing impact associated with this item.RC:laL:\ROADS\9423 - Hatch - Phase I-A\Design Division\Board IlemsWdopt Plans & Specs.doc