CITY OF COMMERCE
AGENDA REPORT
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBJECT: Award of Construction Contract to Calpromax Engineering, Inc. for the Washington Boulevard at Telegraph Road Right-Turn Lane Street Widening Project MEETING DATE: May 26, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council consider adopting a resolution:
Approving Plans and Specifications for the Washington Boulevard at Telegraph Road Right-Turn Lane Street Widening Project (“Project”); and Awarding a construction contract to Calpromax Engineering, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, in the amount of $236,982 for the total Base Bid Schedule amount, and Authorizing up to 20% of the construction contract for construction contingency for unforeseen conditions; and Authorizing up to 15% of the total construction contract and contingencies for Construction Management and Inspection Services, and material testing; and Authorizing Construction Management and Inspection Services pursuant to City’s On-Call professional consulting services agreements.
BACKGROUND
The Washington Boulevard at Telegraph Road Right-Turn Lane Street Widening Project (Project) originates from the City’s ongoing efforts to improve traffic circulation and safety at a key intersection within the City. The intersection of Washington Boulevard and Telegraph Road has been identified as a location where the addition of a dedicated right-turn lane will enhance traffic flow, reduce congestion and delays along the eastbound approach. The City was awarded federal funds in the amount of $499,915 for the Project and no local matching funds are required under the funding agreement.
The proposed Project entails the construction of an approximately 150-foot-long right-turn lane at the existing eastbound approach of E. Washington Boulevard at Telegraph Road. The Project also includes the relocation of the existing storm drain catch basin, traffic signal, streetlight, and construction of new curb and gutter, sidewalk, and ADA-compliant curb ramps.
ANALYSIS
On March 11, 2026, staff advertised the project for construction bids. The following bids were received on April 21, 2026:
BID RANKING
BIDDER
BASE BID SCHEDULE
Lowest Bidder
Calpromax Engineering, Inc.
$236,982.00
2nd Lowest Bidder
Gentry Brothers, Inc.
$384,702.00
3rd Bidder
Alfaro Communications Construction, Inc.
$386,249.98
4th Bidder
Jerusalem Construction, Inc. dba Miramar General Engineering $391,545.50
5th Bidder
Vido Samarzich, Inc.
$396,671.00
6th Bidder
Marjani Builders, Inc.
$534,476.94
7th Bidder
Voltaire Engineering, Inc.
$596,175.00
8th Bidder
PALP, Inc. dba Excel Paving Company
$629,706.00
In accordance with the California Public Contract Code, public works contracts must be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Following staff’s review, including verification of the contractor’s California license, Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) registration, state and federal debarment status, and references, Calpromax Engineering, Inc. has been confirmed as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. A detailed bid analysis is attached for reference.
The project qualifies as a Categorical Exclusion (CE) pursuant to 23 USC 326 under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The project is classified as Intersection Improvements/Channelization and has been determined to be exempt from regional conformity requirements pursuant to 23 USC 326 and 23 CFR 771.117(c), activity (c)(3). The Categorical Exclusion was completed on July 11, 2025. The project is also categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301, Class 1 of the CEQA Guidelines, as the work consists of minor alterations to an existing public street, including the reconfiguration of a right-turn lane, which would improve safety conditions and would not expand road capacity.
FISCAL IMPACT
The total estimated project cost, including construction, contingencies, management, inspection services, and material testing, is $327,035. The project will be fully funded through reimbursable federal grant funds in the amount of $499,915, which are currently available in Account No. 41-5170-57010.12008.
The estimated project costs are summarized below:
Bid Amount to be Awarded
$236,982
Construction Contingencies (20%)
47,396
Subtotal
$284,378
Construction Management, Inspection, Material Testing (15%) $42,657
Total Project Cost
$327,035
ALTERNATIVES:
Approve recommendation
Reject recommendation
Provide staff with further direction
RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC GOALS:
This agenda item relates to the 2016 Strategic Plan, Infrastructure and Facilities:
Guiding Principle 4: Develop and invest in infrastructure and beautification projects that support economic growth Approved and Recommended by: Shahid Abbas, Director of Public Works Fiscal Impact reviewed by: Alvaro Castellon, Director of Finance Approved as to form by: Noel Tapia, City Attorney
Respectfully submitted: Ernie Hernandez, City Manager ATTACHMENTS:
Bid Analysis
Construction Contract- Calpromax Engineering, Inc.