City of Gonzales
PUBLIC WORKS / CITY ENGINEER DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: September 15, 2025
FROM: Patrick Dobbins, Public Works Director/City Engineer THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2025-69 Award Fifth Street Truck Ban Contract
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council consider and adopt Resolution No. 2025-69, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales awarding the Fifth Street Truck Ban Project to Chrisp Company and authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Chrisp Company in the amount of $130,000 which includes a $8,564 contingency for unforeseen field conditions.
BACKGROUND
To remove long haul trucks and other large vehicles along Fifth Street between US101 and Alta Street, the City Council adopted Ordinance 2019-113 that designated the following streets as authorized truck routes:
• Alta Street; and
• The portion of Gonzales River Road situated in the City limits.
Removing long-haul trucks and other large vehicles from Fifth Street between US101 and Alta Street should make the street safer for pedestrians including children walking to/from school. The long-haul trucks driving to businesses in the Industrial Park are not familiar with local vehicle and pedestrian movements and should use the freeway interchanges at North Alta and Gloria Road to improve safety for the community.
AGENDA
ITEM
17 REVIEW & ANALYSIS
GHD Consultants prepared the plans, specifications and cost estimate to install the required signs. The project was issued for public bid on June 26, 2025, and construction documents were provided to the Central Coast Builders Exchange in Salinas and the Santa Clara/San Benito County Builders Exchange for review by interested contractors. On July 23, 2025, City staff received and opened a single bid from the following contractor:
BIDDER BID AMOUNT
1 Chrisp Company $121,436
This contract will be funded as follows:
Funding Amount
RSTP Fair Share Reserve Funds $16,788
Mid-Cycle RSTP Grant
(approved on August 27, 2025 TAMC Board Meeting) $113,512 Total = $130,000
The tentative schedule for the work is:
In conclusion, staff recommends the Council authorize a contract with Chrisp Company for the not-toexceed amount of $130,000 for the Fifth Street Truck Ban Project.
How Recommendation Supports the Vision
Gonzales will continue to be a safe, clean, family-friendly community, diverse in its heritage, and committed to working collaboratively to preserve and retain its small town charm.
Explain: This change in truck routes should improve safety along Fifth Street Milestone Date
Award Construction Contract at City Council Meeting September 15 Construction Contract Executed September 25
Preconstruction Meeting / Notice to Proceed October 8
Submittal Review and Sign Procurement Oct 10 – Nov 20
Contractor Mobilization (approx.) December 1
Construction (30 working days) January 15
Explain how the Recommendation Directly Implements the Mission The City Council and Staff of the City of Gonzales will realize our Vision by providing the leadership, commitment and resources necessary to provide excellent services that enhance the quality of life of our diverse community. X Yes ____ No____ N/A
Explain: The change in truck routes should lead to a better quality of life for pedestrians along Fifth Street while minimally affecting truck traffic.
City services will be delivered in a cost-effective, respectful and friendly manner to ensure the safety and well being of the residents and the promotion of business, recreational, housing and employment opportunities in an environmentally sustainable manner. X Yes ____No ____ N/A Explain: See Vision explanation above.
Strong fiscal policies allow us to provide appropriate infrastructure for:
• Public Safety X Yes No N/A
• Housing Yes X No N/A
• Recreation Yes X No N/A
• Environment X Yes No N/A
• Education Yes X No N/A
ALTERNATIVES
1. Direct staff to not construct this project
2. Direct staff to re-advertise and re-bid the project
3. Amend or modify staff recommendation.
BUDGET IMPACT
The contract will be funded with a combination of RSTP Fair Share Reserve Funds and Mid-Cycle RSTP Grant funds from the Transportation Agency for Monterey County.
CONCLUSIONS
Staff recommends that the City Council consider and adopt Resolution No. 2025-69, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales awarding the Fifth Street Truck Ban Project to Chrisp Company and authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Chrisp Company in the amount of $130,000 which includes a $8,564 contingency for unforeseen field conditions.
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. 2025-69