CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
April 20, 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 ONYX PAVING COMPANY, INC IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,424,000 FOR “STREET PRESERVATION – LOCAL CITYWIDE (FY 25-26),” FD428, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) | CC2590 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) WORKTAG: PROJECT 68598 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 Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for “Street Preservation - Local Citywide (FY 25-26),” FD428, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) | CC2590 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) | Project No. 68598 to include all Base Bid and Additive Alternate items in the total amount of $2,424,000; Authorize the execution of potential amendments / change orders up to 40 percent of the original contract price to allow for the inclusion of additional streets/work as needed; 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; and Authorize the City Manager to execute the construction contract and any subsequent amendments / 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 Onyx Paving Company, Inc.in the total amount of $2,424,000 to include the Base Bid items and Additive Alternate items for “Street Preservation - Local Citywide (FY 25-26),” FD428, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) | CC2590 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) | Project No. 68598.
SB1439/GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLICABILITY:
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FISCAL IMPACT:
The Project was adopted with the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget. Approval of this action will award a construction contract in the total amount of $2,424,000 for “Street Preservation - Local Citywide (FY 25-26),” FD428, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) | CC2590 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) | Project No. 68598. The following table details the fiscal impacts associated with the recommended actions:
Category
“Street Preservation - Local Citywide (FY 25-26)” FD428, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) | CC2590 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) | Worktag: Project 68598 Project Budget
$4,444,604
Expenditures/Encumbrances
(as of April 2, 2026)
($54,018)
Construction Contract Award
($2,424,000)
Budget Remaining
$1,966,586
PUBLIC NOTICING REQUIREMENTS:
In accordance with Section 2-1003 - Formal Procedure of the City’s Purchasing Ordinance, a Notice Inviting Bids for construction was posted on the City’s electronic bidding platform, Planet Bids, on February 11, 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 street preservation of local streets Citywide, according to the City’s Pavement Management Program, focused primarily on slurry seals, cape seals, and thin overlays with sidewalk and ADA improvements.
On February 11, 2026, the City issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) No. 2026-06 via the City’s electronic bidding platform, Planet Bids. The solicitation was disseminated to 734 potential bidders, with 64 of them downloading the IFB, resulting in the City receiving thirteen proposals. Bids were due on March 16, 2026, and were thoroughly qualified. Onyx Paving Company, Inc. will be awarded the base bid and additive alternates per the table below:
Contractor
Total Base Bids & All Additive Alternates
1 Onyx Paving Company, Inc.
$2,424,000.00
2 Calmex Engineering, Inc.
$2,525,205.10
3 R.J. Noble Company
$2,588,191.76
4 Vance Corporation
$2,670,245.96
5 Gentry Brothers, Inc.
$2,711,810.90
6 Sequel Contractors, Inc.
$2,756,567.92
7 Hardy and Harper, Inc.
$2,775,000.00
8 Dash Construction Co., Inc.
$2,887,828.60
9 Toro Enterprises, Inc.
$2,897,476.38
10 All American Asphalt
$3,198,118.00
11 Hillcrest Contracting
$3,311,652.98
12 Van Engineering
$3,450,025.60
13 C.A. Rasmussen, Inc.
$4,531,517.26
Engineer’s Estimate
$3,280,000.00
The location map related to this project is included in Attachment 2 and indicates the areas to be rehabilitated. Work will consist of a combination of slurry seal and grind and overlay depending on location and level of need.
It was anticipated that the current Iran and Ukraine wars, labor force disruptions, and supply chain issues would increase prices. However, the bid prices actually came in lower than estimated due to competition from over a dozen bidders, and contractors reporting that work has slowed across multiple sectors. Because the bid came in lower than anticipated, it is also recommended to allow for an increase of Staff Change Order approval from 25% to 40% to allow for the inclusion of additional streets or work as needed.
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 Construction Contract – Award Onyx Paving, Inc.
Attachment No. 2– Project Location Map
Award CIP Construction Contract to Onyx Paving, Inc. Project No. 428-68598