Memorandum
Date: April 7, 2026
To: The Honorable Brad Rasmussen, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Lars Ewing, Interim Public Works Director
Subject: Approve the Plans and Specifications for the Lampson Field Airport East Apron Rehabilitation Project; Solicitation No. 261731, Federal Aid Project AIP No. 3-06-0117-023-2023
Executive Summary:
The Plans and Specifications for the Lampson Field Airport East Apron Rehabilitation Project are complete.
The construction estimate is approximately $950,000.00.
Construction funding for this project is provided by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Improvement Program grant, which will fund 95% of the project. The remaining 5% will be funded by the state matching grant program through the Caltrans Division of Aeronautics and County General Fund.
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. Upon Board approval, staff will proceed with soliciting bids for construction.
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Estimated Cost: ________ Amount Budgeted: ________ Additional Requested: ________ Future Annual Cost: ________
Purchasing Considerations (check all that apply): ☒ Not applicable
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☐ Section 2-38 <https://library.municode.com/ca/lake_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH2AD_ARTXPU_S2-38EXCOBI> Exemption from Competitive Bidding (rationale in “Executive Summary,” attach documentation, as needed)
☐ For Technology Purchases: Vetted and Supported by the Technology Governance Committee <http://lcnet.co.lake.ca.us/Assets/Intranet/Intranet+Forms/Information+Technology/AdvPlan.pdf> (“Yes,” if checked)
☐ Other (Please describe in Executive Summary)
Consistency with Vision 2028 <http://www.lakecountyca.gov/Government/Directory/Administration/Visioning/Vision2028.htm> (check all that apply): ☐ Not applicable
☒ Well-being of Residents ☒ Public Safety ☒ Disaster Prevention, Preparedness, Recovery
☐ Economic Development ☒ Infrastructure ☐ County Workforce
☐ Community Collaboration ☐ Business Process Efficiency ☐ Clear Lake
Recommended Action: Approve the Plans and Specifications and authorize the Interim Public Works Director / Assistant Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids.