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: Lili Hernandez, PE, Principal Civil Engineer
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Accept the lowest responsive, responsible bid and authorize execution of a construction contract with Arnaz Engineering Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $5,143,000 for the Wells 4, 7, and 13 On-Site Chlorine Generation and Fluoride Injection for Saturation, CC-1734
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Statement of Issue:
On August 28, 2025, the City received bids electronically via PlanetBids for the Wells 4, 7, and 13 On-Site Chlorine Generation and Fluoride Injection for Saturation Project. City Council action is requested to award the construction contract in the amount of $5,143,000 to Arnaz Engineering Contractors, Inc., the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
Financial Impact:
The total construction cost for the project, including 10% contingency, construction management and inspection is $6,300,000. Funds are available in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget in the Water Master Plan Fund, Account 50791055.82100.
Recommended Action:
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A) Accept the lowest responsive, responsible bid submitted by Arnaz Engineering Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $5,143,000.
B) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the construction contract, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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Alternative Action(s):
1. Reject bid
2. Direct staff with alternative action
Analysis:
The City of Huntington Beach has chlorinated water produced by groundwater wells using gaseous chlorine since the 1950s. This includes nine production wells and four reservoirs. While this method was once standard industry practice, most agencies have since transitioned to On-Site Chlorine Generation (OSG) to enhance safety, improve reliability, and reduce operational costs.
OSG uses a simple electrolysis process that combines salt, water, and electri...
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