Memorandum
Date: October 27, 2026
To: The Honorable, Brad Rasmussen, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Stephen Carter, Interim Public Works Director
Subject: Approve the Plans and Specifications for the Eastlake Sanitary Landfill Expansion Project Phase II and III, Solicitation No.272221, and Authorize the Interim Public Works Director to Advertise for Bids
Executive Summary:
In accordance with State law and County policy, Board approval of the project plans and specifications is required before advertising for construction. The plans and specifications are available for review at the Public Works Department at 333 Second St. in Lakeport. Following Board authorization to advertise for bids, Public Works will complete a final technical review of the plans, specifications, and cost estimate, and advertise the project for competitive construction bids. The current schedule anticipates bidding this fall and returning to the Board in December 2026 with the bid results and a recommendation regarding construction contract award.
The construction estimate is approximately $5,336,800.00.
Funding for this project is provided for in the FY26-27 adopted budget which will fund 100% of the project.
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Recommended Action: Approve Plans and Specifications for the Eastlake Landfill Expansion Project Phase II and III, Solicitation No.272221, and Authorize the Interim Public Works Director to Advertise for Bids