Encinitas

City Council

8F. Authorize the award of a professional services contract to Michael Baker International, Inc. for the Santa Fe Drive Western Phase Modification Project (CS19E). Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a "project" under Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. The action is also exempt from CEQA under Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines because it involves an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the environment. Contact Person: Engineer II Suleiman Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager or designee, in consultation with the City Attorney, to execute a contract in substantial form and any necessary amendments and time extensions with Michael Baker International, Inc. for $417,634, plus a 10 percent contingency of $41,764 for a total cost not-to-exceed $459,398 for the design of the Santa Fe Drive Western Phase Modification Project (CS19E). 2026-02-25 Item 08F Contract Award for Santa Fe West Revision Project CS19E