City Council

8J. Award a construction contract for the Olivenhain Trail Enhancements Project (CP23E) to Tri-Group Construction and Development, Inc. Environmental Considerations: The proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301(c) of the CEQA Guidelines. This section exempts projects characterized as minor alteration of existing public facilities, involving negligible or no expansion of existing use. The types of existing facilities include bicycle and pedestrian trails. The proposed project meets the criteria for this exemption. None of the exceptions in Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines are applicable to the project. Contact Person: Senior Engineer Baldenegro Recommended Action: 1) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract in substantial form and any necessary amendments and time extensions, in consultation with the City Attorney, with Tri-Group Construction and Development, Inc., in the amount of $164,480 plus 15 percent contingency of $24,672 for a total construction contract not-to-exceed amount of $189,152 for: constructing approximately 1,160-ft of 36-42-in tall two (2) rail fence made of composite material that is resistant to rot and insect damage 18 inches from the face of curb along the east parkway of Rancho Santa Fe Rd from Lone Jack Rd to south of 13th St; and 2) Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2024-72 titled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget" to appropriate $113,248 to the Olivenhain Trail Enhancements Project (CP23E). 2024-06-12 Item 08J Olivenhain Trail Enhancements (CP23E) Contract Award