CITY OF FAIRFIELD
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-28
APPROVING THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND AWARDING A CONTRACT TO VACA VALLEY EXCAVATING AND TRUCKING INC., FOR THE VANDEN ROAD WIDENING IMPROVEMENTS (SEGMENT 19) SOLANO IRRIGATION DISTRICT DALLY CANAL UNIT SOUTH IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Jepson Parkway Segment 19 project (Segment 19) includes the widening of approximately 2,250 linear feet of Vanden Road from the northeast City limit to the southeast along Vanden Road, adding one travel lane in each direction; and
WHEREAS, a portion of the Solano Irrigation District (SID) Dally Canal runs perpendicular to Vanden Road and requires improvements to accommodate the future roadway widening; and
WHEREAS, the SID Dally Canal Improvements Project (Project CPW0701 08) includes the necessary improvements to accommodate the future widening; and
WHEREAS, the Project was advertised, and bids were opened on February 4, 2026, with two bids received ranging from $544,224.50 to $792,125.65; and
WHEREAS, the engineers esti mate for the bid was $170,000, however after reviewing the engineers estimate and bid results, staff concluded that bids came in significantly higher than the engineer’s estimate primarily due to the type of construction effort and higher costs; and
WHEREAS, staff has reviewed the bid submitted by Vaca Valley Excavating & Trucking Inc. and determined that the bidder is responsive and responsible; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends that the City Council award the contract to Vaca Valley Excavating & Trucking Inc. in the amount of $544,224.60.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD HEREBY RESOLVES:
Section 1. The plans and specifications for the Project are hereby approved.
Section 2. The city manager or designee is authorized to enter into a contract with Vaca Valley Excavating & Trucking, Inc. of Vacaville for the Project in the amount of $544,224.60
Section 3. The director of public works is hereby authorized to execute and administer change orders for an amount not-to-exceed 10% ($54,422.46) of the above contract amount.
Section 4. The city manager is authorized to do all things necessary to implement the above - mentioned contract.
RES. NO. 2026-28
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of March 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: MEMBERS: MOY/BERTANI/CARR/PANDURO/SANDHU/TONNESEN/WILLIAMS NOES: MEMBERS: _________________________________________________ ABSENT: MEMBERS: _________________________________________________ ABSTAIN: MEMBERS: _________________________________________________
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK