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: Michelle Galvez, Environmental Specialist
Subject:
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Accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid and authorize execution of a construction contract with Wright Construction Engineering Corp. in the amount of $293,249 for the Bluff Top Slope Repair Project (CC-1815)
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Statement of Issue:
On October 21, 2025, bids were publicly opened for the Bluff Top Slope Repair Project. City Council action is requested to award the construction contract to Wright Construction Engineering Corp., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
Financial Impact:
Total cost for the project is $402,236 with the breakdown as follows:
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Construction - Base Bid |
$ 293,249 |
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Contingency (15%) |
$ 43,987 |
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Materials, Testing, and Inspection Services |
$ 65,000 |
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Total Project Cost |
$ 402,236 |
Funds for this project are available in the current fiscal budget as follows:
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Infrastructure Fund |
Acct. |
31490015 |
$ 402,236 |
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Total Funds Available |
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$ 402,236 |
Recommended Action:
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A) Accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid submitted by Wright Construction Engineering Corp., in the amount of $293,249 (Base Bid); and,
B) 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):
Do not approve the recommended actions, and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
The existing Bluff Top slope is showing signs of distress, including localized failures and surface erosion. One section between the two Dog Beach parking lots has already failed and requires reconstruction of approximately 77’ x 44’ of bluff top.
The project scope includes unclassified excavation with saw cutting, removal, and disposal of asphalt, vegetation, and miscellaneous debris. The slope will be rebuilt with slope benches and reinforced using Geogrid. Geogrid is a strong, mesh-like material used in construction to reinforce soil on slopes, retaining walls, and roadbeds. It has a grid pattern with openings, so soil or rock can “lock” into the grid. Geojute erosion-control fabric will be installed across the entire slope face and planted with drought-tolerant landscaping.
A new four-zone irrigation system will be installed, including a solar-powered controller (without cabinet), conduits, valves, and all associated appurtenances. The contractor will provide a point of connection and tap into the existing water line.
To complete the project, 4 inches of new asphalt will be paved over a compacted subgrade, and a new redwood header will be installed at the edge. Access to both the lower and upper beach paths will be maintained throughout construction.
Bids were opened on October 21, 2025, with the following results:
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Bidder’s Name |
Bid Amount |
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Wright Construction Engineering Corp. |
$293,249 |
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Oppenheimer National |
$327,327.75 |
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Jeremy Harris Construction Inc. |
$334,646 |
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Matcon General Engineering Inc. |
$345,672.98 |
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SJD&B, Inc. |
$350,961 |
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MDB General Engineering, Inc. |
$354,596 |
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Heed Engineering |
$359,250 |
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Capo A General Contracting |
$368,271 |
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Azas Engineering Inc. |
$369,395 |
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OrangeBlue General Contractors |
$369,570 |
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KASA Construction, Inc. |
$407,640 |
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Clarke Contracting Corporation |
$431,635 |
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HZS Engineering and Construction |
$437,280 |
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James McMinn, Inc. |
$440,790 |
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Ortiz & Son, Inc. |
$447,313 |
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Lonerock, Inc |
$480,710 |
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Premo Construction Inc. |
$484,306 |
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J/K Excavation & Grading Co., Inc. |
$503,860 |
Staff recommends awarding a contract to Wright Construction Engineering Corp. in the amount of $293,249. Wright Construction Engineering Corp. has successfully completed similar construction projects in other cities. The total project cost is estimated at $402,236 which includes the construction contract, construction contingency, materials testing, and inspection.
Environmental Status:
This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15031c under Class 1 of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Non Applicable - Administrative Item
Attachment(s):
1. Contract Agreement Summary
2. Construction Contract
3. Vicinity Map
4. PowerPoint Presentation