DATE:
April 14, 2026
CATEGORY:
Consent
DEPT.:
Public Works
TITLE: Miramonte Reservoir Fence
Replacement, Project 23-42 and SB-1
Streets Project (Castro Street Curb Ramp
Improvements), Project 20-30–
Construction Acceptance
RECOMMENDATION
1. Accept Miramonte Reservoir Fence Replacement, Project 23 -42, and authorize the final contract payment.
2. Accept SB-1 Streets Project (Castro Street Curb Ramp Improvements) , Project 20 -30, and authorize the final contract payment.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
“Acceptance” of a construction contract is a legal event recognized by state law when the City verifies that the contractor has satisfactorily completed a public project. Once accepted, the work on the public project is complete and other actions occur, such as final payment to the contractor and the release of bonds obtained by the contractor that ensure completion of the project.
Following acceptance, the City becomes responsible for maintenance of the public project.
Miramonte Reservoir Fence Replacement, Project 23-42
On April 9, 2024, Council took the following actions on the project:
1. Found that in accordance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements, Miramonte Reservoir Fence Replacement, Project 23-42, was categorically exempt as Class 2, Replacement or Reconstruction of Existing Structures, under CEQA Guidelines Section 15302.
2. Transferred and appropriated $100,000 from the Water Fund to the Miramonte Reservoir Fence Replacement, Project 23-42.
3. Approved plans and specifications for Miramonte Reservoir Fence Replacement, Project 23- 42, and authorized staff to advertise the project for bids.
Miramonte Reservoir Fence Replacement, Project 23-42 and SB-1 Streets Project (Castro Street Curb Ramp Improvements), Project 20-30–Construction Acceptance
April 14, 2026
4. Authorized the City Manager or designee to award the construction contract to the lowest responsive responsible bidder if the bid was within the project budget of $870,000.
The project was awarded to Armour Fence of San Francisco at the low bid price of $629,120. The project included the replacement of the existing redwood perimeter fence at the Miramonte Reservoir, located at 1130 Miramonte Avenue.
The final construction cost of $5 88,292 is within the construction contract amount of $ 629,120 and included five contract change orders for the total amount of $ 18,480 and a final quantity adjustment change order, resulting in contract savings of $40,828. All construction work has been completed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications.
SB-1 Streets Project (Castro Street Curb Ramp Improvements), Project 20-30
On December 10, 2024, Council took the following actions on the project:
1. Found that, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements, SB-1 Streets Project (Castro Street Curb Ramp Improvements), Project 20 - 30, was categorically exempt as Class 1, Maintenance and Minor Alteration of Existing Public Facilities, under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301.
2. Approved plans and specifications for SB -1 Streets Project (Castro Street Curb Ramp Improvements), Project 20-30, and authorized staff to advertise the project for bidding.
3. Authorized the City Manager or designee to award a construction contract to the lowest responsive responsible bidder if the bid was within the available project budget of $1,600,000.
The project was awarded to Zara Construction of Sacramento at the low bid price of $756,050.
The project limits were on Castro Street between California Street and Fairmont Avenue and work included the removal and replacement of existing non-compliant Americans with Disabilities Act curb ramps with compliant curb ramps, and installation of high visibility crosswalks at various intersections.
The final construction cost of $ 683,937 is within the construction contract amount of $ 756,050 and included two contract change orders for the total amount of $ 72,862 and a final quantity adjustment change order, resulting in contract savings of $72,113. All construction work has been completed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications.
Miramonte Reservoir Fence Replacement, Project 23-42 and SB-1 Streets Project (Castro Street Curb Ramp Improvements), Project 20-30–Construction Acceptance
April 14, 2026
FISCAL IMPACT
Miramonte Reservoir Fence Replacement, Project 23-42
Miramonte Reservoir Fence Replacement, Project 23 -42, is funded with $ 770,000 from the Construction Tax Fund and $125,000 from the Water Fund, for a total of $895,000.
Total project expenditures, including design, construction, inspection, project administration, and other costs, are estimated to be $854,000 and are within the project budget. Any remaining funds will be returned to the Construction Tax Fund and Water Fund in proportion to the project’s use of these funding sources upon completion and closeout of the project.
SB-1 Streets Project (Castro Street Curb Ramp Improvements), Project 20-30
SB-1 Streets Project ( Castro Street Curb Ramp Improvements ), Project 20- 30, is funded with $1,600,000 from the SB-1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) Fund.
Total project expenditures, including design, construction, inspection, project administration, and other costs, are estimated to be $1,150,000 and are within the project budget. Any remaining funds will be returned to the SB-1 RMRA Fund upon completion and closeout of the project.
LEVINE ACT
California Government Code Section 84308 (also known as the Levine Act) prohibits city officials from participating in any proceeding involving a “license, permit, or other entitlement for use” if the official has received a campaign contribution exceeding $500 from a party, participant, or agent of a party or participant within the last 12 months. The Levine Act is intended to prevent financial influence on decisions that affect specific, identifiable persons or participants. For more information see the Fair Political Practices Commission website: www.fppc.ca.gov/learn/pay-to- play-limits-and-prohibitions.html
Please see below for information about whether the recommended action for this agenda item is subject to or exempt from the Levine Act.
EXEMPT FROM THE LEVINE ACT
☒ Competitively bid contract
Miramonte Reservoir Fence Replacement, Project 23-42 and SB-1 Streets Project (Castro Street Curb Ramp Improvements), Project 20-30–Construction Acceptance
April 14, 2026
ALTERNATIVES
1. Determine that Miramonte Reservoir Fence Replacement, Project 23 -42, has not been completed in conformance with City standards and decline to accept the improvements until they are completed to the satisfaction of the City Council.
2. Determine that SB-1 Streets Project (Castro Street Curb Ramp Improvements) , Project 20-30, has not been completed in conformance with City standards and decline to accept the improvements until they are completed to the satisfaction of the City Council.
3. Provide other direction.
PUBLIC NOTICING – Agenda Posting.
Prepared by:
Obaidullah Sharifi
Assistant Engineer
John Wooldridge
Associate Engineer
Reviewed by:
Ashraf Shah
Principal Civil Engineer
Lisa Au
Assistant Public Works Director
Edward Arango
Assistant Public Works Director/City
Engineer
Approved by:
Jennifer Ng
Public Works Director
Audrey D. Seymour
Assistant City Manager
cc: APWD—Au, Arango, PCE —Shah, Tseng, Gonzales, ACE —Giang, AE—Sharifi, Wooldridge, [email protected], F (20-30, 23-42)