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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
City of Anaheim
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
DATE: MARCH 4, 2025
FROM: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
SUBJECT: AWARD OF CONTRACT TO BIG BEN INC. FOR THE RIO VISTA
STREET SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS FROM LINCOLN
AVENUE TO SOUTH STREET AND THE SANITARY SEWER
IMPROVEMENTS AT THE BALL ROAD AND WESTERN
AVENUE INTERSECTION AND THE RIO VISTA STREET
REHABILITATION FROM LINCOLN AVENUE TO WAGNER
AVENUE AND WAGNER AVENUE FROM RIO VISTA STREET
TO MARJAN STREET
ATTACHMENT (Y/N): YES ITEM # 07
GOVERNMENT CODE § 84308 APPLIES: NO
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council, by Motion, award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Big Ben Inc. of Irvine, California, Contractor’s License No. 774444, Classification A, B, C27, & C8, in the amount of $ 4,995,512, for Rio Vista Street Sanitary Sewer Improvements from Lincoln Avenue to South Street and the Sanitary Sewer Improvements at the Ball Road and Western Avenue Intersection; and the Rio Vista Street Rehabilitation from Lincoln Avenue to Wagner Avenue and Wagner Avenue from Rio Vista Street to Marjan Street; authorize and direct the Director of Public Works, on behalf of the City of Anaheim, to execute the Contract and any related documents and take the necessary actions to implement and administer the Contract; authorize and direct the Finance Director to execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract retentions; and determine that the Project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Class 2, Section 15302 (c) (Replacement or Reconstruction) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
DISCUSSION:
This project consists of the removal of two sewer siphons, replacement of VCP sewer pipelines and manholes, and relocation of a domestic waterline. The work also consists of rehabilitating the roadway along Rio Vista Street and Wagner Avenue, reconstructing curb and gutter, cross gutters and spandrels, sidewalk, driveways, adjustment of manholes and valve covers, replacement of traffic detection devices, striping, signage, and pavement markings, and all appurtenant work as shown on the plans and specifications.
Award of Contract to Big Ben Inc. for the Rio Vista Street Sanitary Sewer Improvements from Lincoln Avenue to South Street and the Sanitary Sewer Improvements at the Ball Road and Western Avenue Intersection; and the Rio Vista Street Rehabilitation from Lincoln Avenue to Wagner Avenue and Wagner Avenue from Rio Vista Street to Marjan Street March 4, 2025
The bids are summarized as follows:
1. Big Ben Inc., Irvine, CA…………………………………………….……$4,995,512.00
2. GRBCON, Inc., Baldwin Park, CA………………………….……………$5,152,777.00
3. Ramona, Inc., Baldwin Park, CA…….………………...…………………$5,168,052.00
4. Lonerock, Inc., Irvine, CA…………………….………….…………….…$5,239,508.00
5. Armstrong Cal Builders Inc., Stanton, CA…………….…………….……$5,429,046.00
6. MNR Construction, Inc., La Verne, CA ……………………..……………$7,965,524.50
7. Vido Artukovich & Son, Inc.,/Vidmar, Inc., A JV, South El Monte, CA.....$9,268,908.20
8. CEM Construction Corporation, Montebello, CA….………………...…...Bid Withdrawn One bidder submitted a letter requesting to withdraw their bid due to a clerical error. After review by the City Attorney’s office, it was determined the error to be justified under California Public Contract Code Section 5100 et seq.
GRBCON, Inc. submitted a bid protest due to Big Ben, Inc. not including site photos in their bid proposal. It was determined that this was an immaterial variation waived by the City. Failure to submit the site photos was an immaterial variation that did not affect Big Ben Inc.’s performance obligations as described in the bid documents and did not provide an unfair advantage over the other bidders.
The bid price reflects the current bidding environment, appears to be reasonable, and is within available funding. Liquidated damages for this Project shall be $5,000 per calendar day.
Construction is scheduled to begin in the 2nd Quarter of 2025 and should be completed in the 4th Quarter of 2025. Every effort will be made to minimize impacts on local businesses, churches, residents, and the traveling public.
This project supports Anaheim’s Strategic Plan Goal C - Invest in Infrastructure and Amenities, specifically Strategy No. 4 – “Improve, enhance, beautify and maintain major street corridors”; Strategy No. 8 – “Invest in the expansion and maintenance of the paving program to achieve a Pavement Condition Index (PCI) of 75+/-”, and Strategy No. 13 – “Address deferred and ongoing maintenance needs”.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:
In accordance with CEQA (Public Resources Code Sections 21000-21177) and pursuant to Section 15061 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR), the City of Anaheim (City), as Lead Agency, is required to determine if the Project is exempt from CEQA.
Upon review of the CCR, staff recommends that the City Council determine the Project is Categorically Exempt from CEQA pursuant to Class 2, Section 15302 (c) of Title 14 of the CCR Award of Contract to Big Ben Inc. for the Rio Vista Street Sanitary Sewer Improvements from Lincoln Avenue to South Street and the Sanitary Sewer Improvements at the Ball Road and Western Avenue Intersection; and the Rio Vista Street Rehabilitation from Lincoln Avenue to Wagner Avenue and Wagner Avenue from Rio Vista Street to Marjan Street March 4, 2025
which consists of replacement or reconstruction of existing utility systems and/or facilities involving negligible or no expansion of capacity.
After determining that this Project is Categorically Exempt from CEQA, the City will file a Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk, which starts a 35-day statute of limitations for challenges of the decision.
COMMUNITY WORKFORCE AGREEMENT (CWA):
This Project is covered “Project Work” as defined in the Second Amended and Restated CWA the City entered with the Los Angeles/Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council and the Signatory Craft Councils and Local Unions.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
Adequate funding is available in the Public Works Department’s Wastewater Fund, restricted Transportation Funds, and the Public Utilities Department’s Water Utility Adjustment Funds in the Fiscal Year 2024/25 budgets.
Respectfully submitted,
Rudy Emami
Director of Public Works
Attachments:
1. Exhibit A
2. Vicinity Map