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: Max Olin, Capital Projects Administrator
Subject:
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Accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid and authorize execution of a construction contract with Nobest, Inc. in the amount of $196,700 for the Residential Zone 3 Curb Ramp Project, CC-1838
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Statement of Issue:
On December 15, 2025, bids were publicly opened for the Residential Zone 3 Curb Ramp Project. City Council action is requested to award the construction contract to Nobest, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
Financial Impact:
The total cost of the project, including contingency and supplemental expenses, is $250,370. Funds for this project are available in the current fiscal year budget in the Measure M Zone 3 Curb Ramps Account 21390043 ($138,151) and the Community Development Block Grant Account 23980558 ($112,219).
Recommended Action:
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A) Accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid submitted by Nobest, Inc. in the amount of $196,700; and,
B) Authorize the Director of Public Works to execute change orders up to 10% of the contract amount; and,
C) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a construction contract in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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Alternative Action(s):
Reject all bids and provide staff with an alternative action.
Analysis:
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires the City to provide facilities and programs that are accessible to individuals with disabilities. Many street intersections and pedestrian crossings throughout the City currently lack curb access ramps, which are necessary to comply with ADA standards.
This project consists of installing ADA compliant curb ramps citywide, with the majority of improvements located within Maintenance Zone 3 (Attachment 4). This area has been identified as part of the City’s annual pavement maintenance program, where streets are scheduled for overlay with new asphalt.
Bids were publicly opened on December 15, 2025, with the following results:
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BIDDER'S NAME |
BID AMOUNT |
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Garcon Construction |
$169,590.00 |
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Nobest, Inc. |
$196,700.00 |
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Golden Coast Construction |
$198,444.61 |
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SAVI Construction Inc. |
$202,800.00 |
Garcon Construction was deemed non-responsive. Staff recommends awarding a construction contract to Nobest, Inc. in the amount of $196,700. The total project cost is $250,370. This total includes the construction contract of $196,700 plus a 10% construction contingency of $19,670. In addition, supplemental expenses of $34,000 are included for inspection and labor compliance.
Environmental Status:
This action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Non Applicable - Administrative Item
Attachment(s):
1. Contract Agreement Summary Form
2. Construction Contract
3. Vicinity Map
4. PowerPoint Presentation