ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: December 17, 2025 AGENDA CATEGORY: Consent - Bids TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Zachary Meyer, Public Works Director
DATE: November 19, 2025
SUBJECT: Pedestrian Safety Improvements at Truxtun Ave and Pine St
1. Accept bid and approve contract with Loop Electric, Inc. for $220,435
2. Authorize Staff to approve, as necessary, up to $20,000 in City-Controlled contingency for unforeseen conditions during construction of said project. (Ward 2)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends acceptance of low bid, approval of contract and approval of City -controlled contingency.
BACKGROUND:
The proposed project will provide an improved pedestrian crossing and enhanced safety features, including in-pavement flashers and a reduced crossing distance, to ensure a safer and more accessible cross.
The work to be performed consists, in general, of installing an in-pavement flashing system and pedestrian crossing marking modifications with concrete bulb -outs and pull boxes, all in conformance with the contract documents. The Engineer’s Estimate for the project is $246,000.
Item No. 1: On October 23, 2025, a total of two bids were received and one was deemed acceptable. The bids are as follows:
Loop Electric Inc. In the amount of $220,435.00
7040 Downing Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93308
Power Design Electric Inc. In the amount of $245,508.50 335 N 5th Ave
Kingsburg, CA 93631
Loop Electric Inc. is the lowest bidder, and staff recommends acceptance of the bid and approval of the contract.
Item No. 2: Bakersfield Municipal Code section 3.20.105(E) authorizes Public Works Contract Amendments to be executed via Change Order, provided that Change Orders which exceed $10,000 must be approved by the City Council. Staff is requesting pre -approval of up to $20,000 for City-controlled contingency for unforeseen conditions encountered during construction of this project, to be executed via authorized Change Order(s). Any cost which exceeds the City approved contingency, cumulative or otherwise, would require action and approval from the City Council. This City-controlled contingency will save staff time by not having to prepare multiple Council reports for individual routine change orders
throughout the project, should they arise. All remaining contingency funds not used will be returned to the fund balance at the end of the project.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This project (25PWAP08) is fully funded by California Transportation Development Act Article 3 Grant Funds. The City was awarded these funds in 2024. Therefore, no General Funds will be utilized for this project.
COUNCIL GOAL:
Reliable Infrastructure
Safety and Resilience
ATTACHMENTS:
Agreement