City of Gonzales
PUBLIC WORKS / CITY ENGINEER DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: February 17, 2026
FROM: Octavio Hurtado, Public Works Director/City Engineer THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution 2026-03 Accepting the 2025 Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation Project as Complete
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council Adopt Resolution No. 2026-03, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Accepting the 2025 Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation Project as Complete, Authorizing Staff to Record a Notice of Completion and Release Retention Monies to the Contractor.
BACKGROUND
The two sewer manholes on Fifth Street, just east of Elko Street, needed to be rehabilitated due to the vehicle traffic on Fifth Street. City staff and MNS Engineers prepared the construction documents (plans, technical specifications, and cost estimate) for this contract. The scope of work consists of the replacement of two sewer manholes on Fifth Street, including traffic control and sewer bypass pumping.
The contractor performed the work while GUSD schools were on their holiday break in December/early January.
The construction documents (plans, technical specifications, and cost estimate) for the project were prepared by MNS Engineers. The project replaced two manholes on Fifth Street, including traffic control and sewer bypass pumping.
This project was issued for bids on September 22, 2025, construction documents were provided to the Central Coast Builders Exchange in Salinas and the Santa Clara/San Benito County Builders Exchange.
On October 23, 2025, the City received three bids for the project and the lowest responsive and responsible bid was provided by Don Chapin Company of Salinas CA.
AGENDA
ITEM
14 REVIEW & ANALYSIS
At the November 3, 2025, City Council Meeting, a contract was awarded to the Don Chapin Company in the amount of $114,001 with a contingency of $10,999, for a total authorization of $125,000.
Construction consisted of the following work:
1. Rehabilitation of two sanitary sewer manholes
2. Traffic Control
3. Sewer bypass pumping
MNS Engineers performed Construction Management/Inspection services on the project. Their efforts included material submittal reviews, field inspections, reviewing/processing progress payments, coordinating the contractor’s questions with MNS Engineers (Design Engineer).
The Don Chapin Company began field operations in late December 2025 and was substantially completed in mid January.
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 Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation Wastewater Lift Station Rehabilitation Project 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: This significant capital improvement project will improve the operation of the City’s Wastewater Transmission Network
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 project was funded through city Sewer Enterprise Funds. There was one Change Orders processed for a total additional cost of $32,750 to repair the existing asphalt which is more than $10,999 of the authorized construction contract, but an asphalt repair expanded the scope beyond the scope of this manhole replacement project. The change order provided necessary and needed improvements to the street surface adjacent to this project. The change order will be paid through Measure X funds.
CONCLUSION
It is recommended that the City Council Adopt Resolution No. 2026-03, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Accepting the 2025 Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation Project as Complete, Authorizing Staff to Record a Notice of Completion and Release Retention Monies to the Contractor.
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. 2026-03