Accept as complete the construction of the Waste Management Unit 6H Subgrade at the Yolo County Central Landfill, constructed by Ford Construction, Inc. (No general fund impact) (Echiburu/Kieffer)

1. Accept as complete the construction of the Waste Management Unit 6H Subgrade at the landfill, constructed by Ford Construction, Inc.; and
    
2. Authorize the Director of the Division of Integrated Waste Management to sign and record the Notice of Completion for construction of the Waste Management Unit 6H Subgrade and pay the final estimate and release retention.

Sustainable Environment

On April 6, 2021 the Board approved the plans and specification for the Waste Management Unit 6H Subgrade project, which is the first phase of the next module at the landfill.  The project was advertised for competitive bidding and a total of six bids were received on May 20, 2021.  The construction contract was awarded to Ford Construction as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.  Construction began in July and was completed in early October.  Accepting and recording the Notice of completion will allow final project close-out.

In accordance with the project specifications, following approval of the Notice of Completion, County staff will issue a proposed final pay estimate to the contractor. The contractor will then have 30 days to approve said pay estimate or provide a written statement of all claims.  The overall project, including change orders, was within budget and staff does not anticipate any claims or issues with the proposed final pay estimate and project close-out.

California regulations require an independent third party to perform construction quality assurance oversight. In this case, Geologic Associates (County agreement 20-303) provided this oversight.

Bids Received
 

Bidder	Bid
Ford	$2,312,261
Teichert	$2,385,110
Stimple-Wiebelhaus	$2,489,500
RJ Gordon	$2,623,900
Granite Rock	$3,366,350
Meyers Earthwork	Unresponsive