Report to City Council
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Melissa Walker, Public Works Director/City Engineer AGENDA DATE: October 6, 2026
TITLE: AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONSTRUCTION
AGREEMENT FOR THE BAY AVENUE SIDEWALK
IMPROVEMENTS (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT) (REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS)
(DISTRICT 1)
TITLE SUMMARY: Authorization To Award A Construction Agreement To L.C.
Paving & Sealing Inc. For Bay Avenue Sidewalk
Improvements (Community Development Block Grant)
Project Number 801 0111
DISTRICT: District 1
Recommendation(s)
That the City Council:
1. Find the Bay Avenue Sidewalk Improvements (Community Development Block Grant) project exempt from the Section 15301(c) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines and Section 5.1.2 of the City's Rules and Procedures for CEQA implementation;
2. Award a construction agreement to L.C. Paving & Sealing Inc. for the Bay Avenue Sidewalk Improvements (Community Development Block Grant);
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement with L.C. Paving & Sealing Inc. in the amount of $1,179,907.75, funded by the Community Development Block Grant (Fund 2512) funds;
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4. Authorize the issuance of a purchase order to L.C. Paving & Sealing Inc. in the amount of $1,415,889.30 (bid amount plus 20% contingency) once all parties have signed the agreement;
5. Authorize the City Manager, or his or her designee, to execute any subsequent change orders to the agreement with L.C. Paving & Sealing Inc. up to the purchase order amount necessary to complete the project, subject to the approval of the City Attorney; and
6. Approve an Amendment to the Adopted FY 2025/26 & 2026/27 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to incorporate the proposed project changes and associated budget adjustments; and
7. Authorize budget adjustment as set forth in the fiscal impact section of this report.
SUMMARY
This staff report recommends awarding a construction agreement to L.C. Paving & Sealing Inc. for the Bay Avenue Sidewalk Improvements Project (Project No 801 0111).
The project is funded by the Community Development Block Grant (Fund 2512). The proposed improvements will enhance pedestrian safety and accessibility for residents and the public traveling along Bay Avenue between Grant Street and Day Street.
DISCUSSION
The Bay Avenue Sidewalk Improvements Project, located on Bay Avenue between Grant Street and Day Street, aims to significantly improve pedestrian connectivity and accessibility along this arterial roadway segment. The project will construct new sidewalks and related enhancements along both sides of Bay Avenue, creating a continuous pedestrian path and increasing accessibility along this corridor.
Additional improvements will include curbs and gutters, upgraded driveway approaches, drainage upgrades, access ramps, and pavement widening to support the new sidewalks.
Since the project’s location is within the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program’s eligible Census Tract area, the City can leverage CDBG funding for these improvements. These improvements will enhance pedestrian safety and establish a continuous pedestrian corridor along this segment of Bay Avenue.
The design phase of the project was completed in July 2026. The project was advertised for construction bids on July 29, 2026. Twelve (12) bids were received via the City’s electronic bid management system, PlanetBids, on August 26, 2026, as follows:
Contractors Bid Amount
1. L.C. Paving & Sealing Inc. $1,179,907.75
2. LCR Earthwork & Engineering, Corp. $1,419,124.00
3. Van Engineering Inc. $1,490,557.00
4. Vido Samarzich, Inc. $1,667,749.00
5. Marjani Builders, Inc. $1,766,912.50
6. Onyx Paving Company Inc. $1,773,000.00
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7. All American Asphalt $1,862,360.00
8. TVR Construction Engineering LLC $1,889,167.81
9. Global Builders Inc. $1,998,888.00
10. PUB Construction Inc. $2,025,423.26
11. Marin Concrete Construction, Inc. $2,110,765.00
12.CT&T Concrete Paving Inc. $2,923,869.00
The lowest responsible bidder was determined by comparing the cumulative total for all bid items as stipulated in the bidding documents. Staff reviewed the bid from L.C. Paving & Sealing Inc. and found it to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in possession of a valid license and bid bond. Reference checks provided by the bidder revealed no outstanding issues. Therefore, staff recommends awarding an agreement to L.C. Paving & Sealing Inc. in the amount of $1,179,907.75 and authorizing the issuance of a purchase order in the amount of $1,415,889.30, which includes the bid amount plus a 20% contingency to construct these much-needed street improvements. The contingency is recommended to account for latent or unforeseen circumstances that may arise during construction.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Community Development Department’s Planning Division determined that the project qualifies for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301(c) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines and Section 5.1.2 of the City’s Rules and Procedures for the Implementation of CEQA.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve and authorize the recommended actions as presented in this staff report.
This alternative will provide for the timely construction of the Bay Avenue Sidewalk Improvements. Staff recommends this alternative.
2. Do not approve and authorize the recommended actions as presented in this staff report. Staff does not recommend this alternative, as it will delay the construction of much-needed improvements and may result in a loss of CDBG grant funding and higher future construction costs.
FISCAL IMPACT
The Bay Avenue Sidewalk Improvements Project (801 0111) is funded through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds (Fund 2512). In FY 2024/25, $1,225,977.00 was awarded to this project, and as of FY 2026/27 there is a remaining available budget of $1,065,337.00. Due to costs savings from the Sherman Avenue Sidewalk Improvements Project (801 0119), an additional $500,000 in CDBG funding will be reallocated to this project. Thereby increasing the remaining available budget for Bay Avenue Sidewalk Improvements Project to $1,565,337.00.
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Description Fund GL Account No. Type
(Rev/Exp)
FY 2026-27
Budget
Proposed
Adjustment
FY 2026/27
Amended
Budget
CIP 2512 2512-99-99-92512-485000
801 0119-2512-98
Rev $1,132,964.00 (500,000.00) $632,964.00
CIP 2512 2512-70-77-80001-720199
801 0119-2512-99 Exp $1,116,693.00 (500,000.00) $616,693.00 CIP 2512 2512-99-99-92512-485000
801-0111-2512-98
Rev $1,086,008.00 $500,000.00 $1,586,008.00
CIP 2512 2512-70-77-80001-720199
801-0111-2512-99 Exp $1,065,337.00 $500,000.00 $1,565,337.00
AVAILABLE BUDGET
Community Development Block Grant (Fund 2512)
(Account 2512-70-77-80001-720199) (Project No. 801 0111-2512-99).... $1,565,337.00
ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COSTS
Construction (including 20% contingency) ................................................ $1,415,889.00 Geotechnical and Material Testing................................................................. $50,000.00 Community Workforce Program Administration Services............................... $10,000.00 City Staff Project Administration and Inspection............................................. $89,448.00 Estimated Construction Cost Total: $1,565,337.00
ANTICIPATED PROJECT SCHEDULE
Construction is planned to start in Fall 2026, after all pre-construction documentation has been provided and approved by the City. The project is expected to finish in early Spring 2027, unless there are delays caused by weather or unforeseen site conditions.
NOTIFICATION
Prior to construction, business owners, schools, utilities, adjacent property owners, law enforcement, fire department, churches, public transportation, and other emergency service responders in the area will be notified in a timely manner of the proposed construction and roadway closures.
PREPARATION OF STAFF REPORT
Prepared By: Department Head Approval:
Khari Kinermon, T.E. Melissa Walker, P.E.
Associate Engineer II Public Works Director/City Engineer Concurred By: Concurred By:
Quang Nguyen, P.E. Harold Zamora, P.E.
Capital Projects Principal Engineer Engineering Division Manager, Asst City Engineer
CITY COUNCIL GOALS
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Positive Environment: Create a positive environment for the development of Moreno Valley's future.
Public Facilities and Capital Projects: Ensure that needed public facilities, roadway improvements, and other infrastructure improvements are constructed and maintained.
Public Safety: Provide a safe and secure environment for people and property in the community, control the number and severity of fire and hazardous material incidents, and provide protection for citizens who live, work and visit the City of Moreno Valley.
CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
1. Economic Development
2. Public Safety
3. Library
4. Infrastructure
5. Beautification, Community Engagement, and Quality of Life
6. Youth Programs
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Report Approval Details
Document
Title:
STAFFREPORT_PW_CP_BAY_AVE_SIDEWALK_801_0111.docx
Attachments: - Location Map.pdf
- Draft Agreement_L C Paving andSealing Inc_Project No 801 0111.pdf
Final
Approval
Date:
Sep 30, 2026
This report and all of its attachments were approved and signed as outlined below:
Melissa Walker
Sean Kelleher
Anna Chacon
Felicia London, MPA
Launa Jimenez
Brian Mohan
Patty Rodriguez