CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
February 23, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Anita D. Scott, City Manager
Submitted By: Meg McWade, Public Works Director
SUBJECT: AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO GENTRY BROTHERS, INC IN THE AMOUNT OF $999,587 FOR “ADA CURB RAMPS AND PATH OF TRAVEL – CITYWIDE (CDBG) (FY 24-25),” FD428, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) | CC2590 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) | PROJECT NO. 67947 AND “ADA CURB RAMPS AND PATH OF TRAVEL – CITYWIDE (CDBG) (FY 25-26),” FD428, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) | CC2590 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) | PROJECT NO. 67948, TO INCLUDE ALL BASE BID AND ADDITIVE ALTERNATE ITEMS RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
Award a construction contract to the lowest responsive bid from Gentry Brothers, Inc. for “ADA Curb Ramps and Path of Travel – Citywide (CDBG) (FY 24-25),” FD428, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) | CC2590 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) | Project No. 67947 and “ADA Curb Ramps and Path of Travel – Citywide (CDBG) (FY 25-26),” FD428, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) | CC2590 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) | Project No. 67948, to include all Base Bid and Additive Alternate items in the total amount of $999,587; Find that the project referenced above is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301(c) and that the proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment; Authorize the City Manager to execute the construction contract and any subsequent change orders on behalf of the City of Pomona (City).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Approval of the recommended actions will result in awarding a Public Works Construction Contract (Attachment No. 1) to Gentry Brothers, Inc. in the total amount of $999,587 to include the Base Bid items and Additive Alternate items for “ADA Curb Ramps and Path of Travel – Citywide (CDBG) (FY 24-25),” FD428, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) | CC2590 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) | Project No. 67947 and “ADA Curb Ramps and Path of Travel – Citywide (CDBG) (FY 25-26),” FD428, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) | CC2590 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) | Project No. 67948.
SB1439/GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLICABILITY:
X When this box is checked, it indicates the agenda item is subject to the Levine Act SB1439 requirements. Councilmembers are reminded to check their campaign contributions and determine whether they have received a campaign contribution of $500 or more that would require disclosure and/or recusal from discussing or acting on this agenda item. Campaign contributions of $500or more made 1) by any person or entity who is identified in the agenda report as the applicant or proposer or 2) on behalf of the applicant or participant, including a parent, subsidiary or otherwise related business entity, or 3) by any person who has a financial interest in the agenda item requires a councilmember to comply with SB1439.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Projects were adopted with the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Fiscal Year 2024-25 and 2025-26 Budgets, respectively. Approval of this action will award a construction contract in the total amount of $999,587. Two projects will fund improvements. ADA Curb Ramps and Path of Travel – Citywide (CDBG) (FY 24-25),” FD428, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) | CC2590 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) | Project No. 67947 will fund $476,362, and “ADA Curb Ramps and Path of Travel – Citywide (CDBG) (FY 25-26),” FD428, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) | CC2590 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) | Project No. 67948 will fund $523,225. The following table details the fiscal impacts associated with the recommended actions:
Category
“ADA Curb Ramps and Path of Travel – Citywide (CDBG) (FY 24-25),” FD428, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) | CC2590 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) | Project No. 67947 Beginning Project Budget
$751,317
Expenditures/Encumbrances
(as of February 3, 2026)
($13,995)
Construction Contract Award
($476,362)
Budget Remaining
$260,960
Category
“ADA Curb Ramps and Path of Travel – Citywide (CDBG) (FY 25-26),” FD428, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) | CC2590 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) | Project No. 67948 Beginning Project Budget
$597,074
Expenditures/Encumbrances
(as February 3, 2025)
($5,949)
Construction Contract Award
($523,225)
Budget Remaining
$67,900
PUBLIC NOTICING REQUIREMENTS:
In accordance with Section 2-1003 - Formal Procedure of the City’s Purchasing Ordinance, a Notice Inviting Bids for construction for both Projects (Project No. 67947 and Project No. 67948) was posted on the City’s electronic bidding platform, Planet Bids, on October 15, 2025.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
The Project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301(c), in that it meets the guidelines for the implementation of CEQA because the project consists of the operation, repair and maintenance of existing facilities.
DISCUSSION:
This project will provide for curb ramps and path of travel improvements as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Priority locations are determined per the City's ADA Transition Plan. Staff has provided a CDBG map depicting the areas that will be improved (Attachment 2) with the award of this contract.
On October 15, 2025, the City issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) No. 2025-34 via the City’s electronic bidding platform, Planet Bids. The solicitation was disseminated to 792 potential bidders, with 54 of them downloading the IFB, resulting in the City receiving fourteen proposals. Bids were due on November 12, 2025, and were thoroughly qualified. Gentry Brothers, Inc. will be awarded the base bid and additive alternates per the table below:
Contractor
Total Base Bids & All Additive Alternates
1 Gentry Brothers, Inc.
$999,586*
2 CJ Concrete Construction, Inc.
$999,699
3 Carter Enterprises Group, Inc.
$1,069,000
4 FS Contractors, Inc.
$1,078,104
5 Garcon Construction
$1,097,513
6 CT&T Concrete Paving, Inc.
$1,248,800
7 Towo Enterprise, Inc.
$1,282,570
8 Aneen Construction, Inc.
$1,282,610
9 Kalban, Inc.
$1,560,270
10 Addison-Miller, Inc.
$1,560,355
11 Van Engineering
$1,701,190
12 Gentry General Engineering, Inc.
$1,724,605
13 Marjani Builders, Inc.
$1,724,782
14 Diamond Construction
$1,758,500
Engineer’s Estimate
$1,294,000
*Due to rounding when the projects are split, award will be $999,587 The anticipated schedule of construction shall begin in May 2026, and the anticipated completion shall be October 2026.
COUNCIL PRIORITIES & GOALS:
This item supports the following June 21, 2021, City Council Priorities and Goals, Priority 5: Goal P: Improve condition of streets, alleys, and associated sidewalks.
Prepared by:
Shandy Dittman
Public Works Fiscal and Project Manager
Attachment No. 1 – Public Works Contract – Award Gentry Brothers, Inc.
Attachment No. 2– CDBG District Maps
Award CIP Construction Contract to Gentry Brothers, Inc. Project No.’s 428-67947 and 67948