Town of Fairfax Bridge Preventative Maintenance Program

The Town of Fairfax is undertaking preventive maintenance repairs on three bridges—Marin Road, Spruce Road, and Canyon Road—as part of the Caltrans Bridge Preventative Maintenance Program, with the goal of preserving structural integrity, correcting deficiencies before costly rehabilitation becomes necessary, and extending the service life of these critical infrastructure assets. Work is strictly limited to the dry season, from April 15 through October 15, to minimize disruption to aquatic habitats, particularly in creek crossings, where temporary dewatering and flow diversion will be employed. All construction activity must adhere to strict environmental safeguards, including compliance with Caltrans Standard Specifications, BAAQMD air quality guidelines, and California Code of Regulations, while prohibiting the use of toxic materials, mandating concrete washout control, and requiring spill prevention measures such as absorbent pads under equipment and禁止refueling near stream banks. The project demands full coordination with state and federal regulatory agencies, including obtaining permits from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the Regional Water Quality Control Board, along with consultations under the Endangered Species Act and AB 52 tribal cultural resource protections. Contract execution is overseen by the Town of Fairfax, with Kristin Arnold, Public Works Director, serving as the primary point of contact. Performance is site-specific, occurring only at the three approved bridge locations in Fairfax, California, with no formal delivery points or shipping logistics involved. The scope includes structural repairs, traffic control planning, noise mitigation using Caltrans-compliant mufflers, and restricted work hours that exclude Sundays and federal holidays. Post-construction obligations mandate stream channel restoration using certified weed-free straw and jute matting, erosion control inspections after key rain events, and compliance with ongoing environmental monitoring. While no formal contract value, pricing structure, or federal acquisition regulations are detailed, the project operates under state and local environmental review frameworks under CEQA and incorporates specific socioeconomic requirements, including participation from a certified small and women-owned business, Kelly Biological Consulting. No federal contract clauses, packaging directives, invoicing systems, or technical evaluation criteria for award are applicable, making this a locally administered infrastructure maintenance initiative driven by environmental compliance and regional infrastructure needs.