Camarillo City Council
AGENDA REPORT
Date: May 27, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
From: Greg Ramirez, City Manager
Submitted by: Mitchell Cameron, Director of Administrative Services/Chief Innovation Officer
Subject: Award CC Agreement 2026-44, Corporation Yard Remodel Phase 1 – Purchase and Install Office Furniture in Building A (Project No.
CY-5163.1)
BACKGROUND
The Administrative Office Building (Building A) at the Corporation Yard is currently undergoing renovation as part of the Corporation Yard Remodel Phase 1 project. The scope of work includes demolition and reconfiguration of the existing breakroom and office layout to improve operational functionality, optimize workspace efficiency, and enhance ADA accessibility. Additional building improvements include upgraded lighting, electrical systems, HVAC, flooring, paint, and interior finishes.
Construction is anticipated to be substantially completed in late summer 2026, at which time City staff will begin occupying the facility. To support occupancy and daily operations, the project also includes the procurement and installation of new office furniture, as well as breakroom tables and seating.
DISCUSSION
On April 18, 2026, staff advertised a Notice Inviting Bids for Specification No. CY- 5163.1 in the Camarillo Acorn and on the City’s PlanetBids portal.
On May 12, 2026, one bid was received via PlanetBids, summarized below:
Name of Bidder $ Amount of Bid
BKM Office Environments, Inc. $ 122,434.46
Staff reviewed the bid for responsiveness and verified that BKM Office Environments, Inc., the apparent low bidder, meets the minimum qualification and licensing requirements specified in the bid documents.
Award Corporation Yard Remodel Phase 1 – Furniture Building A May 27, 2026
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Staff recommends awarding contract No. 2026-44 to BKM Office Environments, Inc., for $122,434.46 and authorizing a 20% contingency of $24,487 for unforeseen change orders, for a total authorized expenditure of $146,921.46.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for the new office furniture are available in the Capital Projects Fund, Account No. 410-8610-486-92-41, Project CY-5163.
CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC PLAN FY 2025/26
This recommendation supports the City Council’s Strategic Plan Goal and Objective 7.2 Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship – Integrate sustainable design and materials into all City facility improvements and capital projects.
CEQA DETERMINATIONS
City staff has determined, in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, for the installation of the furniture is not subject to CEQA review because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the Corporation Yard Remodel Phase 1 – Building A Furniture may have a significant effect on the environment.
RECOMMENDATION
1. Find the procurement and installation of furniture exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline 150301 of the CEQA Guidelines; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute Public Works Contract No. 2026-44 with BKM Office Environments, Inc. in the amount of $122,434.46 and approve contingency for contract change orders in the amount of $24,487 for a total authorized expenditure of $146,921.46; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute future amendments and change orders up to the authorized contingency amount.
ATTACHMENTS
1. CC. Agreement No. 2026-44 BKM Office Environments, Inc.
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