Newland House Museum & Water Tower Restoration
CC1788
October 6, 2026
Table of Contents
Topic 1 - Project Background & Analysis
Topic 2 - Fiscal Impact
Topic 3 - Project Bid & Recommendation
Topic 4 - Questions?
Project Background & Analysis
Newland House Museum & Water Tower
Restoration, CC1788
Project Background & Analysis
The Newland House Museum is the oldest surviving residence in the City of Huntington Beach. Originally constructed in 1898.
In the CIP FY 2024-2025 List of Projects, the Newland House Museum and Water Tower was included for exterior restoration.
Project Background & Analysis
Hazardous materials were found in the paint and the window putty. Abatement costs added additional challenges to the project.
Project Background & Analysis
Grant and fundraising opportunities were not available, or the Newland House was not eligible.
Project Background & Analysis
Staff worked with Architectural Historians and referenced Department of the Interior Standards for guidance on restoration.
Project Background & Analysis
Site Conditions December 2024 – March 2026
Project Background & Analysis
Site Conditions December 2024 – March 2026
Project Background & Analysis
Site Conditions December 2024 – March 2026
Fiscal Impact
Newland House Museum & Water Tower
Restoration, CC1788
Fiscal Impact
The total project cost for the Newland House Museum & Water Tower Restoration is $628,600.
Available funding for this project is $571,965.60 from the Infrastructure Fund (314). Staff is requesting that City Council appropriate additional funding in the amount of $101,114.80 from the Infrastructure Fund (314).
Fiscal Impact
Item
Base Bid submitted by Newbuild Construction and Restoration, Inc.
Additive Bid (Newland Barn)
5% Contingency
Architectural Historian
Materials Testing
Total Project Cost
Amount
$589,600.00
$39,000.00
$31,430.00
$673,080.40
$10,000.00
$3,050.40
Project Bid & Recommendation
Newland House Museum & Water Tower
Restoration, CC1788
Project Bid & Recommendation
A publicly advertised job walkthrough was held April 28, 2026, with twelve (12) firms in attendance.
On May 20, 2026, staff publicly opened four bids ranging from $589,600 to $877,000.
Project Bid & Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council award the construction contract to Newbuild Construction and Restoration, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
Questions?