DATE:
September 25, 2024
01
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
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AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS AND TO NEGOTIATE AND AWARD CONTRACTS FOR AS-NEEDED ENGINEERING DESIGN, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, AND PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYING AND RELATED CEQA EXEMPTION (DISTRICTS: ALL)
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OVERVIEW
The County of San Diego (County) Department of Public Works (DPW) is responsible for constructing and maintaining reliable infrastructure throughout the unincorporated areas of the county. DPW currently maintains 1,947 miles of roads, 208 bridges, 56 miles of guardrail, over 18,000 culverts, 208 traffic signals and a myriad of other facilities including but not limited to traffic safety devices, airports, water and wastewater facilities, closed landfills, pathways, and sidewalks. DPW also develops projects that improve our communities, such as complete street roadway improvements, drainage and watershed quality improvements, new sidewalks and bike lanes, intersection improvements, bridge widenings and replacements, and related facilities for our growing communities. These facilities support the transportation of persons and goods throughout the county, sustain and bolster economic development, encourage business opportunities, and promote thriving communities.
DPW relies on dedicated County staff and as-needed contracted professionals to maintain and improve County infrastructure. DPW's budget for capital projects changes from year to year based on needs and available funding. The approved capital project budget in Fiscal Year 2024-25 is over $180 million and has more than doubled over the past decade, partially due to additional gas tax approved in 2017 under Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act, and partially due to one-time funding for capital improvements. DPW has increased staffing levels to support long term workload needs, but additional as-needed contracted professionals are required to assist with the delivery of one t...
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