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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
City of Anaheim
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
DATE: MAY 12, 2026
FROM: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
SUBJECT: AWARD OF CONTRACT TO S&H CIVILWORKS FOR THE
STREET IMPROVEMENTS AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
THE SANTA ANA CANYON ROAD & ROYAL OAK ROAD
INTERSECTION PROJECT
ATTACHMENT (Y/N): YES ITEM # 08
GOVERNMENT CODE § 84308 APPLIES: NO
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council, by Motion, award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, S&H Civilworks of Colton, CA, and Contractor’s License No. 1008640, Classification A, in the amount of $210,350, for the Street Improvements at the Southwest Corner of the Santa Ana Canyon Road & Royal Oak Road Intersection Project (Project); authorize and direct the Director of Public Works, on behalf of the City, to execute the contract and any other related documents, and to take such actions as are necessary 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 under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Class 1, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
DISCUSSION:
The bids are summarized as follows:
1. S&H Civilworks, Colton, CA ......................................................... $210,350.00
2. Horizon Underground, LLC, Norco, CA ........................................ $225,791.05
3. Van Engineering, Inc., Wildomar, CA ........................................... $239,615.00
4. Developers General Contracting, Inc., Irvine, CA ......................... $379,997.68
5. Prestige Prime Engineering, El Cajon, CA .................................... Bid Rejected One bidder failed to submit their original Bid Bond to the City Clerk’s Office by the bid opening deadline at 2:00 P.M. on April 9, 2026. Per the requirements set forth in Articles
5.3.1 and 6.3.2 of the Project’s Instructions to Bidders, which required the submittal of the original Bid Bond by the bid opening deadline, the Bid Proposal of Prestige Prime Engineering was deemed non-responsive and was rejected.
The Project will modify the southwest corner of the Santa Ana Canyon Road and Royal Oak Road intersection to provide an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant access ramp. The work to be performed includes the removal and construction of curb and Award of Contract to S&H Civilworks for the Street Improvements at the Southwest Corner of the Santa Ana Canyon Road & Royal Oak Road Intersection Project
May 12, 2026
gutter, sidewalk, an access ramp, replacement of guardrail, relocation of a catch basin and related storm drain improvements, replacement of a traffic signal pull box, pavement improvements, striping, and all appurtenant work thereto necessary for the proper construction of the proposed improvements in accordance with the Project’s Plans and Specifications.
The bid price is below the engineer’s estimate and reflects the current bidding environment. It appears to be reasonable and is within the available funding. Liquidated damages for this Project shall be $3,600 per day. Construction is scheduled to begin in the 3rd Quarter of 2026 and should be completed in the 4th Quarter of 2026.
This Project supports Anaheim’s Strategic Plan Goal C - Invest in Infrastructure and Amenities, Strategy No. 4 – “Improve, enhance, beautify, and maintain major street corridors.” 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 1, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of Title 14 of the CCR, which allows for the repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the Lead Agency’s determination.
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 to the decision.
COMMUNITY WORKFORCE AGREEMENT (CWA):
This Project is not covered by “Project Work” as defined in the Second Amended and Restated CWA, the City entered into 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 FY 2025/26 Department of Public Works restricted Transportation Fund budget.
Respectfully submitted,
Rudy Emami
Public Works Director
Attachments:
1. Exhibit A
2. Vicinity Map