DATE: 06/03/2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Public Works Department
2026-190
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBJECT:
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH SELECT ELECTRIC, INC. FOR THE CITYWIDE
DYNAMIC MESSAGE SIGN RETROFIT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
This staff report asks the City Council to approve a construction contract with Select Electric, Inc. for the Citywide Dynamic Message Sign Retrofit in the amount of $505,165.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
That the City Council:
a. Adopt the Plans and Specifications for the Citywide Dynamic Message Sign Retrofit, Capital Improvement Project No. ST-2023-04, Notice Inviting Bids 26- 042CA.
b. Award Notice Inviting Bids 26-042CA to Select Electric, the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, for the total amount of $505,165, and waive any and all minor irregularities in the bidding document as submitted by said bidder. c. Approve the Construction Contract with Select Electric, for the Citywide Dynamic Message Sign Retrofit, Capital Improvement Project No. ST-2023-04, in the amount of $505,165.
d. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the construction contract with Select Electric, in the amount of $505,165, including any non-substantive exceptions, change orders, purchase orders, and amendments up to 10%, which is equivalent to $50,516, as authorized by Corona Municipal Code 3.08.050(H). e. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a purchase order to Select Electric, in the amount of $505,165.
BACKGROUND:
Dynamic message signs are electronic roadway signs used to communicate real-time traffic and roadway information to motorists. Typical messages may include notifications regarding traffic collisions, roadway construction, lane closures, travel delays, or other traffic conditions. By providing timely information to drivers, DMS improve roadway communication, support traffic operations, and enhance the City’s ability to manage congestion and incidents throughout the transportation network.
The Citywide Dynamic Message Sign Retrofit, Capital Improvement Project No. ST-2023- 04 originated from the City’s ongoing efforts to maintain and modernize existing traffic management infrastructure. Over time, the existing DMS display panels experienced progressive deterioration, resulting in reduced visibility, reliability, and operational effectiveness. The replacement of the aging display panels was identified as a need within the City’s Capital Improvement Plan.
The project consists of the removal and replacement of eight existing dynamic message signs (DMS) display panels mounted on existing roadside sign structures at five locations throughout the city. These locations include West Sixth Street (2), Main Street (2), Ontario Avenue (2), East Sixth Street (1), and Magnolia Avenue (1). The project also includes integration with the City’s Traffic Management Center and associated system upgrades necessary to support continued operation of the signs. Upon completion, the project will improve the reliability and effectiveness of the City’s dynamic messaging system and enhance the City’s ability to provide timely traffic information to motorists.
ANALYSIS:
The Plans and Specifications for the project were completed by Iteris Inc. and reviewed by City staff and are ready for adoption and award. As specified in the notice inviting bids package, the City shall award the contract for the project to the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder, as determined by the lowest total for the base bid.
The project was advertised on March 30, 2026. Three hundred fifty-five (355) prospective bidders were notified of the project through the PlanetBids bidding portal, and fifty (50) prospective bidders downloaded the bid document files. On April 29, seven (7) bids were received as shown in the table below:
Contractor Name Location Base Bid
Schedule
Engineer’s Estimate $705,000
Select Electric, Inc. Anaheim, CA $505,165
Alfaro Communications Construction,
Inc.
Compton, CA $528,906
Macadee Electrical Construction Brea, CA $537,834
Comet Electric, Inc. Chatsworth, CA $548,000
Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. Chino, CA $584,888
Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC Alviso, CA $610,990
Ferreira Construction Co, Inc. DBA
Ferreira Coastal Construction
Rancho Cucamonga,
CA
$683,080
Staff have reviewed all bids and recommend awarding the contract to Select Electric, Inc., as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder based on the bid schedule for a total contract amount of $505,165. All licenses and references for Select Electric, Inc have been reviewed and verified by City staff, and all other documentation is in order. Construction is tentatively scheduled to start in July, with completion anticipated in Fall 2026.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding for the recommended actions is available in the Citywide Dynamic Message Sign Retrofit, Capital Improvement Project No. ST-2023-04, within Gas Tax Fund 222. The estimated project costs are outlined as follows:
Construction
…………………………………………………………………………………. $505,165
Construction Contingency (10%)
………………………………………………………… $50,516
Construction Support (Inspection, labor compliance, staff time) …………….. $75,774
Total Project Cost
…………………………………………………………………..…… $631,455
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:
These actions are categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301(c) of the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), which states that a project, which consists of minor repairs and maintenance to existing facilities, does not have a significant impact on the environment and is therefore exempt from CEQA. This action involves minor repairs, maintenance of existing features involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that currently existing from the requirements of CEQA. A Notice of Exemption will be filed prior to the start of construction.
PREPARED BY: ISMAEL RIVERA, ASSOCIATE ENGINEER
REVIEWED BY: SAVAT KHAMPHOU, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Exhibit 1 – Construction Contract
2. Exhibit 2 - Location Map