RTE66/MAIN
STREET
PROJECT
JULY 21, 2026
RECAP: MODIFIED PROJECT
SCOPE
• Staff presented a Modified Project Scope to Council on July 7, 2026 ⚬ Original project scope included resurfacing Main Street from 1st Ave to 7th Ave ⚬ Modified Scope: Resurface Main Street from 1st Ave to Barstow Rd. ⚬ Original Project estimate = $1,282,000
⚬ Modified Project estimate = $1,000.000
￭ Projected up to $600,000 for Street Improvements
• Funded from Measure I
￭ Projected up to $400,000 for Park Improvements and Main Street Beautification items (i.e., intersection stencils, banners, and planters).
• Leveraged from Promotional Community Fund
PURCHASING UNDERWAY
Utilizing the Planned Community
Promotion Fund for some items
• Planters
• Intersection/Street Graphics
• Benches
• Shades
AWARD OF CONTRACTS
Council will consider awarding contracts tonight for three projects related to Route 66 improvements
• Main Street Rehabilitation Project 1st Avenue to Barstow Road • Pocket Park Landscape Improvement
• Pocket Park Parking Lot Improvement
All informal bids followed the City of Barstow’s Purchasing Policy • Publicly advertised to qualified contractors as required on June 26, 2026. • Qualified Contractors provided submissions by the deadline of July 15th, 2026 at 2:00pm
MAIN STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT
1ST AVENUE TO BARSTOW ROAD
The project generally consists of a
• 2" removal of the existing asphalt section,
• a 2" replacement section of asphalt (grind & overlay), traffic control, • replacement of pavement marking striping,
• replacement of sewer manhole cover assemblies, and traffic loop detector replacement.
POCKET PARK LANDSCAPE
IMPROVEMENT
Project includes
• construction of ADA-compliant pathways,
• installation of shade canopies,
• new park seating,
• decorative retaining walls and planters,
landscape, irrigation,
• and, at the center of the park, a newly
designed monument sign.
POCKET PARK PARKING LOT
IMPROVEMENT
The Parking Lot Improvement Project includes
• asphalt pavement rehabilitation,
• installation of ADA-compliant parking stalls,
• access aisles and pathways,
• signage, and striping.
• These improvements fulfill a significant need
to bring the parking lot into compliance with
applicable state accessibility guidelines.
ALL AWARDED CONTRACTS ARE EXPECTED TO BEGIN WITHIN 30 DAYS
WITH PROJECT COMPLETION BY LATE SEPTEMBER/EARLY OCTOBER Street and Park will be open for the Main Street USA
Event
October 9-10, 2026
QUESTIONS