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:
Construction - Base Bid
$ 293,249
Contingency (15%)
$ 43,987
Materials, Testing, and Inspection Services
$ 65,000
Total Project Cost
$ 402,236
Funds for this project are available in the current fiscal budget as follows:
Infrastructure Fund
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31490015
$ 402,236
Total Funds Available
$ 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 reinfor...
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