City of Gonzales
PUBLIC WORKS / CITY ENGINEER DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: November 17, 2025
FROM: Patrick Dobbins, Public Works Director/City Engineer THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2025-80 Accepting the 2025 Slurry Seal Contract as Complete
RECOMMENDATION
It is Recommended that the City Council Adopt Resolution No. 2025-80, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Accepting the 2025 Slurry Seal Contract as Complete, Authorizing Staff to File a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder and Direct Staff to Release Retention Monies to the Contractor After the Notice of Completion is Recorded.
BACKGROUND
A slurry seal is a preventive roadway maintenance treatment that involves the application of a mixture of water, asphalt emulsion, aggregate (very small, crushed rock), and additives to an existing pavement surface. Applying a slurry seal protects streets from water penetration, provides a new surface with improved skid-resistance, and extends the life of the pavement.
The streets that received the slurry seal under this contract were in the Canyon Creek subdivision, the Industrial Businesses Park and the block of Fourth Street in front of City Hall.
City staff prepared the construction documents (plans, technical specifications, and cost estimate) for this contract. The scope of work consisted of surface preparation, crack seal, traffic control, application of the slurry seal, and replacement of traffic striping and markings.
AGENDA
ITEM
14 REVIEW & ANALYSIS
This 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 bids from the following contractors:
BIDDER BID AMOUNT
1 VSS International $253,211
2 Graham Contractors $240,942
3 Pavement Coatings Company $226,500
The City Council awarded the contract to Pavement Coatings Company at the August 4, 2025 Council Meeting.
MNS Engineers performed Construction Management/Inspection services on the project. Their efforts included material submittal reviews, field inspections, coordinating with the contractor on the advance notices to residents along affected streets, and reviewing/processing progress payments.
A preconstruction meeting was held on September 19, 2025, field work began on October 7, 2025, and punch list items were completed on November 5, 2025. Staff recommend that the City Council accept the contract as complete and direct staff to record a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder.
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: Completing the Slurry Seal Contract supports our visions by improving City infrastructure.
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.
Explain: The Slurry Seal Contract was an important street maintenance task that supports the City’s efforts in maintaining city streets.
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.
Explain: See Vision explanation above.
Strong fiscal policies allow us to provide appropriate infrastructure for:
• Public Safety X Yes No N/A
• Housing X Yes No N/A
• Recreation X Yes No N/A
• Environment X Yes No N/A
• Education X Yes No N/A
Explain: See Vision above.
ALTERNATIVES
a) Direct staff to not accept this project.
b) Amend or modify staff recommendation.
BUDGET IMPACT
This contract was funded with a combination of City street funds and assessment district funds.
CONCLUSION
It is Recommended that the City Council Adopt Resolution No. 2025-80, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Accepting the 2025 Slurry Seal Contract as Complete, Authorizing Staff to File a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder and Direct Staff to Release Retention Monies to the Contractor After the Notice of Completion is Recorded.
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. 2025-80
2. 2025 Slurry Seal Contract Notice of Completion