LA County Board

37.\nTUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2025\nEncinal Canyon Road Emergency Interconnection Construction Contract\nRecommendation: Acting as the Governing Body of the County Waterworks\nDistrict No. 29, Malibu, determine that the recommended actions are within the\nscope of the Encinal Canyon Road Emergency Interconnection Project\n(Project) located in the City of Malibu (3), in compliance with the California\nEnvironmental Quality Act and reflects the independent judgment and analysis\nof the County, and were previously certified by the Board. Adopt the plans and\nspecifications for the Project with an estimated construction contract amount\nbetween $4,200,000 and $6,300,000 and a total estimated project amount of\n$9,000,000. Advertise for bids when ready. Find pursuant to California Public\nContract Code Section 3400 (c) (2), that it is necessary to specify designated\nitems by specific brand name in order to match other products in use on a\nparticular public improvement either completed or in the course of completion.\nAuthorize the Director of Public Works to take the following actions:\n(Department of Public Works) APPROVE 4-VOTES\nDetermine whether the bid of the apparent responsible contractor with\nthe lowest apparent responsive bid is, in fact, responsive and, if not\nresponsive, determine which apparent responsible contractor submitted\nthe lowest responsive bid.\nAward and execute a construction contract for the Project with the\nresponsible contractor with the lowest responsive bid within or less than\nthe estimated cost range of $4,200,000 and $6,300,000 or that exceeds\nthe estimated cost range by no more than 15%, if additional funds have\nbeen identified.\nExtend the date and time for the receipt of bids, allow substitution of\nsubcontractors and relief of bidders, approve and execute change orders\nwithin the same monetary limits delegated to the Director, accept the\nProject upon its final completion, and make required findings and release\nretention money withheld. (25-5678)\nBoard Letter