REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Travis Hopkins, City Manager
VIA: Chau Vu, Director of Public Works
PREPARED BY: Joseph Pinel, Capital Projects Administrator
Subject:
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Accept Lowest Responsive and Responsible Bid and Award Construction Contract to Empire Design & Build in the Amount of $480,000 for the Water Production Office Renovation Project, CC1767
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Statement of Issue:
On April 23, 2026, bids were publicly opened for the Water Production Office Renovation Project (CC-1767). City Council is requested to award the construction contract to Empire Design & Build, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
Financial Impact:
Based on the low bid received, the total estimated construction cost of this project is $613,880 as itemized below:
|
Item |
Amount |
|
Bid submitted by Empire Design & Build |
$480,000 |
|
20% Contingency |
$96,000 |
|
Supplemental |
$37,880 |
|
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST: |
$613,880 |
Staff recommends awarding the construction contract to Empire Design & Build, in the amount of $480,000. Project funding is available in the current fiscal year budget within the Water Enterprise Fund, Account No. 50685204.82100.
Recommended Action:
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A) Accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid submitted by Empire Design & Build in the amount of $480,000; and,
B) Authorize the Director of Public Works to Approve change orders up to 20% contingency in potential construction-related changes; and
C) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a construction contract with Empire Design & Build in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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Alternative Action(s):
Reject all bids and provide staff with direction.
Analysis:
This project will enhance the water production offices and remediate water damage caused by roof failure in 2021. Upgrades to HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems will also be addressed. In addition, renovation will improve ADA accessibility and include a few new offices to accommodate existing staffing.
Bids were opened on April 23, 2026, with the following results:
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Bidder’s NameBid Amount |
|
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Empire Design & Build |
$480,000 |
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ABAJIAN ENTERPRISE |
$487,000 |
|
BlackStar Contractors |
$490,000 |
|
Global Builders Inc |
$498,888 |
|
Premo Construction Inc |
$554,810 |
|
KNM Design Build |
$582,428 |
|
Estate Design and Construction |
$584,600 |
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RAMCO General Engineering |
$610,001 |
|
RDEPENDABLE CONST INC |
$622,000 |
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S & R Builds, Inc |
$630,700 |
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First Trade |
$631,100 |
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Norse Corporation |
$665,000 |
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Elegant Construction Inc. |
$674,000 |
|
F1 Foundations |
$674,500 |
The estimated project cost is $613,880, which includes the construction contract with Empire Design and Build, a 20% construction contingency, and supplemental expenses. Project funding is available in the current fiscal year budget within the Water Production Fund, Account No. 50685204.82100.
Reference checks confirm that Empire Design & Build has successfully completed similar construction projects in the past.
Environmental Status:
Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment do not constitute a project.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Non Applicable - Administrative Item
Attachment(s):
1. RCA Contract Summary
2. Construction Contract
3. Vicinity Map
4. PowerPoint Presentation