STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date:
June 9, 2026
CONSENT
11 SUBJECT: AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR ZONE 7 SIDEWALK/ CONCRETE REPAIRS (PROJECT C2423)
RECOMMENDATIONS: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Award and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Gentry General Engineering Inc., in the amount of $213,871.38 for the Zone 7 Sidewalk/Concrete Repairs Project;
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve project-related expenses and construction change-orders for unforeseen circumstances in an amount not to exceed $32,000;
3. Approve the transfer of $71,209 from the CPY21 Zone 4 Street Concrete Rehabilitation Project to Project C2423 Zone 7 Sidewalk/Concrete Repairs Project;
4. Approve the transfer of $100,000 from Project C2610 – Annual Concrete Repairs to Project C2423 Zone 7 Sidewalk/Concrete Repairs Project; and
5. Find that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c).
SUMMARY OF THE MATTER
This report recommends that the City Council award a construction contract to Gentry General Engineering Inc. in the amount of $213,871.38 for the Zone 7 Sidewalk/Concrete Repairs. The scope includes removing sidewalks, curb and gutter, driveway approaches, cross gutters at street and alley approaches, and pavement; constructing sidewalks, curb and gutter, driveway approaches, cross gutters, and pavement; patching and grinding of existing PCC hardscape; installation of root barriers; and implementing temporary traffic control.
The total estimated project cost is $245,871.38, which is within the combined approved budget of $371,209.
This project supports the City’s Infrastructure Management goals by improving storm drain capacity and enhancing public safety. The project has been reviewed under CEQA and is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301(c) of the CEQA Guidelines.
DISCUSSION
Staff completed a public bid process for the project in accordance with California Public Contract Code requirements. On April 30, 2026, nine (9) bids were received. The following is a summary of the bids sorted by bid amount:
Table of Bid Results
Bidder Total Bid Amount
1. Gentry General Engineering, Inc. $213,871.38
2. Estate Design and Construction $282,570.00
3. CJ Concrete Construction, Inc. $290,913.01
AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR ZONE 7 SIDEWALK/ CONCRETE REPAIRS (PROJECT C2423)
June 9, 2026
Bidder Total Bid Amount
4. Villegas 10 $331,353.15
5. Carter Enterprises Group Inc. $345,000.00
6. L C Paving & Sealing, Inc. $351,764.78
7. Ironwave Builders $352,606.44
8. Elegant Construction, Inc. $369,643.08
9. Horizon Underground $397,420.64
Following a review of the bids, staff determined that the lowest bidder, Gentry General Engineering, Inc., is qualified, properly licensed, responsible and its bid was responsive. Gentry General Engineering, Inc. has performed projects for the City in the past with successful results. Therefore, staff recommends award of the contract to Gentry General Engineering Inc. in the amount of $213,871.38.
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
With the low bid amount of $213,871.38 and contingency costs for unforeseen conditions estimated not to exceed $32,000, the total project cost is estimated at $245,871.38. Project C2423 – Zone 7 Sidewalk/Concrete Repairs Project currently has $100,000 available. Staff recommends transferring $71,209 in carryover funds from the CPY21 Zone 4 Street Concrete Rehabilitation Project and $100,000 from Project C2610 – Annual Concrete Repairs to the Zone 7 Sidewalk/Concrete Repairs Project (C2423).
With total available funding of $271,209 for the Zone 7 Sidewalk/Concrete Repairs Project , sufficient funding is available for the recommended action.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
The project is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines section 15301(c), for repairs and maintenance to existing facilities involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. Specifically, this project will only provide for sidewalk and concrete repairs in Zone 7 in the City. These areas will not be expanded and thus qualifies for an exemption under State CEQA Guidelines section 15301(c).
ATTACHMENTS
1. Project Location Map (Pg. 3)
2. Professional Services Agreement for Gentry General Engineering Inc. (Pgs. 4-8) Submitted By: Mark McAvoy Approved: Gavin Curran, for
Mark McAvoy, Director of Public
Works & Utilities
Dave Kiff, City Manager
Report Prepared By: Coordinated With:
Tran Tran, Assistant City Engineer Thomas Perez, City Engineer