DATE:
May 6, 2026
02
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT:
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ADVERTISE AND AWARD A COUNTYWIDE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, AND CONSTRUCTION OF SELECTED CONCRETE SIDEWALKS, CURBS, AND GUTTERS AND RELATED CEQA EXEMPTIONS (DISTRICTS: ALL)
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OVERVIEW
The County of San Diego's (County) Department of Public Works (DPW) is responsible for the maintenance and operation of nearly 2,000 centerline miles of County-maintained roads, including the maintenance of sidewalks, curbs, and gutters. Centerline miles represent the total length of the roads regardless of the number of lanes or overall roadway width. Maintenance of sidewalks, curbs, and gutters increases safety by separating vehicles from pedestrians, promoting walkability and healthy communities, and promoting effective street drainage.
DPW has identified a list of 143 locations for the repair and replacement of sidewalks, curbs, and gutters throughout the unincorporated area (Attachment A). The list of repair locations was developed based on routine roadway inspections conducted by DPW field crews, customer reports, and safety assessments conducted by design engineers to ensure proposed repairs result in conditions that are safe for the public and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. This information was evaluated using the parameters of available budget, location, professional engineering judgement, safety considerations, and potential drainage impacts to other structures such as roadways.
Recognizing that Community Planning and Sponsor Groups (CPSGs) play a critical role in shaping the character and vision of unincorporated communities within San Diego County, community engagement for DPW projects, including maintenance and repair projects, is ongoing throughout the year and includes presentations and direct outreach to CPSGs along with resources such as the Tell Us Now! mobile app and toll-free hotlines that provide the public an avenue to ...
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