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 Harbour Constructors Co. in the amount of $152,300 for the Tide Check Valves within Huntington Harbour Project (CC-1774)
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Statement of Issue:
On October 30, 2025, bids were publicly opened for the Tide Check Valves within Huntington Harbour Project. City Council action is requested to award the construction contract to Harbour Constructors Co., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
Financial Impact:
Total cost for the project is $182,760 with the breakdown as follows:
Construction - Base Bid
$ 152,300
Contingency (20%)
$ 30,460
Total Project Cost
$ 182,760
Funds for this project are available in the current fiscal budget as follows:
Infrastructure Fund
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31440021
$ 182,760
Total Funds Available
$ 182,760
Recommended Action:
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A) Accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid submitted by Harbour Constructors Co., in the amount of $152,300 (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:
During king tide events, seawater flows back into the storm drain system, causing localized flooding. The existing flap and duckbill valves are no longer effective. This project consists of installing new in-line tide check valves at seven locations and removing outdated flap and duckbill gate valves. The purpose is to help reduce flooding during king tides by preventing tidal water from backing up into the storm drain system. All check valves will be installed within the existing storm drai...
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