To: Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: APPROVE the contingency fund increase for the Wildcat Fish Passage Implementation Project, North Richmond area.
Recommendation: Recommendation of the County Administrator
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Acting as the governing body of the Flood Control and Water Conservation District, APPROVE the Wildcat Fish Passage Implementation Project contingency fund increase of $1,240,000 for a new contingency fund total of $1,645,147.90 with Good Fellow Bros. California LLC, and a new payment limit of $5,696,626.90, effective November 17, 2026, as recommended by the Chief Engineer, Flood Control and Water Conservation District, North Richmond area. [County Project No. 7505-6F8101] (District 1)
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Project is being funded by 22.1% U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Grant, 30.5% Department of Water Recourses Grant, and 47.4% Local Funds.
BACKGROUND:
The contingency fund increase is necessary to compensate the contractor for unforeseen extra work required to complete the project.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The lack of approval would prevent successful completion of this contract and prevent payment for the additional work performed by the contractor.