Award Construction Phase Contract for Barrett Lane Improvements Project

The Barrett Lane Drainage and Sidewalk Improvements project, identified as Public Project Number PP-26-0003, is a construction effort managed by Orange County OC Public Works in the North Tustin unincorporated area of California. The scope of work involves installing a new underground storm drain system to mitigate erosion and drainage deficiencies, as well as constructing a sidewalk to enhance pedestrian accessibility. The project limits encompass Barrett Lane from Crawford Canyon Road to Fisher Lane, Fairhaven Extension from Circula Panorama to Barrett Lane, and Circula Panorama from Fairhaven Extension to 12571 Circula Panorama Place. The project is scheduled to begin in the spring of 2026 with an estimated duration of 12 months. Key operational requirements include the implementation of standard best management practices, the use of off-site construction staging, and the management of traffic control measures involving single lane closures. All work must adhere to federal, state, and County guidelines. Administrative oversight is provided by Civil Engineer Dhanusha Arullendran and Senior Planner Virginia Gomez, and the project has been granted a Notice of Exemption from CEQA as of April 8, 2026.