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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
City of Anaheim
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
DATE: JULY 28, 2026
FROM: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
SUBJECT: AWARD OF CONTRACT TO R.J. NOBLE COMPANY FOR THE
HARBOR BOULEVARD REHABILITATION FROM CHAPMAN
AVENUE TO CONVENTION WAY; PLACENTIA AVENUE
REHABILITATION FROM STATE COLLEGE BOULEVARD TO
THE 91 FREEWAY, AND MIRALOMA AVENUE VICINITY
REHABILITATION
ATTACHMENT (Y/N): YES ITEM # 07
GOVERNMENT CODE § 84308 APPLIES: NO
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council, by Motion, approve the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, R.J. Noble Company of Orange, CA, and Contractor’s License No. 782908, Classification A and C12, in an amount not-to-exceed $5,646,126.25, for the Harbor Boulevard Rehabilitation from Chapman Avenue to Convention Way, Placentia Avenue Rehabilitation from State College Boulevard to the 91 Freeway, and the Miraloma Avenue Vicinity Rehabilitation (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. R.J. Noble Company, Orange, CA …………………………………$5,646,126.25
2. Hardy & Harper, Inc., Lake Forest, CA …………………..………..$5,800,000.00
3. Onyx Paving Company, Inc., Yorba Linda, CA ................................$5,969,000.00
4. All American Asphalt, Corona, CA………………………….……. $6,769,129.00
The Project will rehabilitate the roadway along Harbor Boulevard Rehabilitation from Chapman Avenue to Convention Way, Placentia Avenue Rehabilitation from State College Boulevard to the 91 Freeway, and Miraloma Avenue from Miller Street to Etchandy Lane and Jefferson Street to Van Buren Street, Jefferson Street from Miraloma Avenue to Tustin Avenue, Coronado Street from Jefferson Street to Van Buren Street, and Van Buren Street from Miraloma Avenue to La Palma Avenue by removing and reconstructing the asphalt concrete pavement within the existing right of way with asphalt rubber hot mix pavement. The work to be performed also includes the removal and Award of Contract to R.J. Noble Company for the Harbor Boulevard Rehabilitation from Chapman Avenue to Convention Way; Placentia Avenue Rehabilitation from State College Boulevard to the 91 Freeway, and Miraloma Avenue Vicinity Rehabilitation July 28, 2026
reconstruction of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) access ramps, driveway approaches, curb, curb and gutter, local depressions, sidewalk; replacement and adjustment of utility structures and pull-boxes, striping, signage, pavement markings, and other miscellaneous items of work as shown on the Project’s exhibits and specifications.
Cooperative Agreements (COOP) with the City of Garden Grove and City of Placentia are being executed by those cities for their work on Harbor Boulevard and on Miraloma Avenue. A reimbursement agreement with Orange County Sanitation District is being prepared for adjustments to their manhole covers. The COOPs and reimbursement agreement will be presented to City Council in the future for approval.
The bid price is above 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 will be $10,000 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,” and Strategy No. 8 – “Invest in the expansion and maintenance of the paving program to achieve a Pavement Condition Index (PCI) of 75+/-.”
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 will start a 35-day statute of limitations for challenges to the decision.
COMMUNITY WORKFORCE AGREEMENT (CWA):
This Project is covered “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.
Award of Contract to R.J. Noble Company for the Harbor Boulevard Rehabilitation from Chapman Avenue to Convention Way; Placentia Avenue Rehabilitation from State College Boulevard to the 91 Freeway, and Miraloma Avenue Vicinity Rehabilitation July 28, 2026
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
Adequate funding is available in the Public Works Department’s restricted Transportation Funds and Wastewater Funds, and the Public Utilities Department’s Water Utility and Electrical Utility Adjustment Funds Fiscal Year 2026/27 budgets.
Respectfully submitted,
Rudy Emami
Director of Public Works
Attachments:
1. Exhibit A
2. Vicinity Maps