DATE:
January 14, 2026
02
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT:
Title
ADVERTISE AND AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR COUNTYWIDE CULVERT REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AND RELATED CEQA EXEMPTION (DISTRICTS: ALL)
Body
OVERVIEW
The County of San Diego (County) Department of Public Works (DPW) maintains over 18,000 drainage culverts in the unincorporated region. Drainage culverts convey water away from roadways, enhancing safety for roadway users and protecting the County's transportation and drainage system from deterioration and costly future repairs. DPW regularly assesses the condition of County-maintained culverts during field reviews and has identified locations for repair and replacement. These locations have been prioritized based on the condition of the culvert, community needs, project readiness, and resource availability.
This construction contract is anticipated to repair or replace 62 existing stormwater drainage culverts of varying sizes and lengths at locations throughout the unincorporated County. The list of culverts identified for repair or replacement is in Attachment A, by County district, approximate location, and communities benefiting from the repairs. These improvements will restore the structural integrity and functionality of the drainage systems as well as reduce the risk of flooding and roadway failures on County-maintained roads.
Today's action requests that the County Board of Supervisors approve the advertisement and award of a construction contract for Countywide culvert repair and replacement. As indicated in Attachment A, the bid package has been structured with a minimum number of locations included in the Base Bid, and two additional culverts listed as an Additive Alternate if the bid price is favorable and allows for these additional repairs. Construction costs are estimated to be $8,650,000, including a 15 percent contingency for unexpected conditions during construction. Total project costs are estimated at $9,995,000. Con...
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