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Board approves $28M in Caltrans-backed bridge contracts; four resolutions pass on roll call
Summary
Supervisors voted unanimously (Districts 1-4 yes; District 5 absent) to award construction and construction-management contracts for Dog Bar Road over Bear River and two Hirschdale Road bridge projects; low bidders and construction managers were disclosed by Public Works staff.
The Board of Supervisors approved four resolutions to award construction and construction-management contracts for three county bridge projects, with Caltrans Highway Bridge Program (HBP) funding covering most eligible bridge elements.
Public Works staff presented two construction contracts and two construction-management contracts: Viking Construction was the low bidder on the Dog Bar Road over Bear River replacement project (bid just over $10,000,000); Myers and Sons was the low bidder for the Hirschdale Road projects (Truckee River bridge replacement and Hinton overcrossing rehabilitation), which were bid as a grouped contract for economy of scale. HDR Construction Control Corporation Inc. was recommended for construction management and inspection services on both the Dog Bar and Hirschdale projects.
Pat Perkins, Principal Civil Engineer, told the Board that initial engineer's cost estimates prepared roughly two years ago were lower than current bids because design evolved to 100% plans and Caltrans input changed scope and requirements. Staff said additional funds were negotiated with Caltrans and other sources so total funding for the bundled projects reached roughly $28 million.
The Board took four separate roll-call votes to adopt the resolutions and contracts. The clerk recorded votes as follows: District 2 Yes; District 4 Yes; District 3 Yes; District 1 Yes; District 5 Absent. No nays or abstentions were recorded.
Staff estimated primary construction activity will occur in 2025 with substantial completion targeted in 2026. The projects include measures to restore recreational access (river stair access, rebuilt trail under the Dog Bar Bridge) and to avoid net parking loss. Supervisors praised staff for advancing long-running projects and discussed future opportunities to expand recreation-related infrastructure at the sites.
