CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
City of Anaheim
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
DATE: AUGUST 25, 2026
FROM: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND DEPARTMENT OF
COMMUNITY SERVICES
SUBJECT: AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO
URBAN HABITAT FOR RIVER PARK
ATTACHMENT (Y/N): YES ITEM # 16
GOVERNMENT CODE § 84308 APPLIES: NO
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council, by Motion:
1) Award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Urban Habitat, of Palm Desert, California, Contractor’s License No. 963744, Classification A, C27, C-61/D49, C49, in the amount of $4,456,954.97 for the River Park Project (Project); and
2) Authorize and direct (a) the Director of Public Works, on behalf of the City of Anaheim (City), to execute the Contract and any other related documents and to take such actions as are necessary, required, or advisable to implement and administer the Contract; and (b) the Finance Director to execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract retentions in accordance with Public Contract Code Section 22300.
DISCUSSION:
The Project bids are summarized as follows:
1. Earthscapes Landscape Inc., Ontario, CA [NON-RESPONSIVE] …………………………………………………………………..$4,193,923.66
2. Urban Habitat, Palm Desert, CA………………….………....….$4,456,954.97
3. Caliba Inc., Anaheim, CA…………………………..…………..$4,499,288.68
4. PUB Construction Inc., Diamond Bar, CA……...……………...$4,542,524.95
5. Zeco Inc., Yorba Linda, CA………..…………………………...$4,770,132.47
6. Doja, Inc., Ontario, CA……………………………..…………..$4,937,000.00
7. Elegant Construction Inc., Irvine, CA……………………..……$5,253,992.40
8. Klassic Engineering and Construction Inc., Orange, CA…........$5,590,843.87
9. PaveWest LLC, Artesia, CA……….…………………………...$5,645,773.17 200 S. Anaheim Blvd.
Suite #276
Anaheim, CA 92805
Tel: (714) 765-5176
Fax: (714) 765-5161
www.anaheim.net
Award of Construction Contract to Urban Habitat for River Park August 25, 2026
10. Act 1 Construction, Inc., Norco, CA…………………………………….….$5,745,000.00
11. Environmental Construction, Inc., Woodland Hills, CA……………………$5,999,067.60
12. Legion Contractors Inc., Los Angeles, CA………………………………….$5,999,182.50 Urban Habitat is recommended for the construction award as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The bid price is lower than the engineer’s probable cost estimate of $4,600,000, which reflects the current bidding environment, appears to be reasonable, and is within the available funding. Liquidated damages are set for $5,750 per day.
The Project will develop an entirely new approximately 3-acre park located directly between Angel Stadium and the Santa Ana River Trail (SART). Once constructed, it will be the City’s 69th park. The site is currently a vacant, narrow property that was purchased from the County of Orange. Community Services staff worked with the community to develop a vision for this future park. Improvements will include, but are not limited to, a welcoming gateway, walking trail with footbridges, playground and exercise equipment, shade structures, security lighting, native planting, preservation of existing trees, public art, picnic seating, and other park amenities.
The Project was advertised on May 28, 2026, and twelve (12) bids were received on July 2, 2026. The Project specifications required that bidders submit a Statement of Qualifications with past projects of similar size and scope to be deemed responsive and responsible. Based on the information submitted on the Statement of Qualifications, staff determined that the lowest apparent bidder, Earthscapes Landscapes, did not meet the requirements of the Prime Contractor Construction Project Experience. Staff determined that the second-lowest bidder has met the minimum requirements. Construction is scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026 and is scheduled to be completed by the second quarter of 2027.
This Project supports the City’s Master Plan for River Park Development and Strategic Plan Goal C – Invest in Infrastructure and Amenities, Strategy 11 – Review and implement the Parks Master Plan, and Strategy 2 – Continue proactive pursuit of state and federal grants.
COMMUNITY WORKFORCE AGREEMENT (CWA):
This Project is covered under “Project Work” as defined in the Second Amended and Restated Community Workforce Agreement (CWA) that the City entered into with the Los Angeles/Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council and the Signatory Craft Councils and Local
Unions.
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 as Lead Agency is required to determine if the Project is exempt from CEQA.
At the February 15, 2022, City Council meeting, Council determined that the River Park project is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Award of Construction Contract to Urban Habitat for River Park August 25, 2026
pursuant to section 15304 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations (Minor Alterations to Land). Minor Alterations to Land Class 4 consists of minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve the removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry or agricultural purposes. A Notice of Exemption was filed with the County Clerk on February 18, 2022.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
Funding for this Project is included in the Community Services Department’s FY 2026/2027 Capital Improvement Program budget. This Project’s construction is funded solely through grant funds from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Program (EEMP), Rivers and Mountains Conservancy (RMC), and State Coastal Conservancy (SCC).
Respectfully submitted, Concurred by, Rudy Emami Sjany Larson-Cash Director of Public Works Director of Community Services Attachments:
1. Exhibit A
2. Vicinity Map