CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item #C1
DATE: May 13, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Ernesto Marquez, City Manager
BY: Neema Ghanbari, MS, PE, Public Works Director
RECOMMENDATION:
RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO BRIDGEROCK CONSTRUCTION INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $218,669 FOR THE CITY HALL BUILDING RESTROOM RENOVATION, PROJECT 124, AND APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE FY 2025-2026 BUDGET
SUMMARY
The City Hall building restrooms are over 20 years old and have reached the end of their useful life.
On July 31, 2025, staff retained architectural services from BOA Architecture to prepare plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E), and to provide construction support for the renovation of the City Hall Restroom Renovation, Project 124.
On April 8, 2026, the City Clerk received four (4) sealed bids for the project, as follows:
Bridgerock Construction Inc., La Puente, CA $218,669
Ankor Associates Inc., Los Angeles, CA $251,124
Union Construction Company, Walnut, CA $294,850
Empire Design & Build, Irvine, CA $310,000
The project’s scope of work includes removal and replacement of the existing plumbing and plumbing fixtures, toilet accessories, floor tiles, light fixtures, exhaust fans, wall grilles, toilet partitions, access panels, and restroom doors to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Agenda Item #C1
May 13, 2026
The lowest responsive bidder is Bridgerock Construction Inc. of La Puente with a bid amount of $218,669. Bridgerock Construction Inc. has provided similar services for other agencies, including the cities of South El Monte and Santa Ana, and Rancho Santiago Community College District.
Construction is scheduled to begin in June and is anticipated to be completed by the end of July 2026. Public Works staff are coordinating closely with other departments to minimize disruptions throughout the duration of the project.
FISCAL IMPACT
The total project budget is $220,000, which is included in the Fiscal Year 2025–26 Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
The estimated project expenses are as follows:
Item Budget
Construction $218,669
Construction Contingency (15%) $33,000
Design & Construction Support Services $28,331
Estimated Project Cost $280,000
A budget amendment for FY 2025–2026, allocating $60,000 from the General Fund to increase the project budget, is necessary to complete the project.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve Recommendation.
ATTACHMENT(S)
A. Project Location Map