CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
October 5, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Anita D. Scott, City Manager
Submitted By: Chris Diggs, Water Resources Director
SUBJECT: APPROVE A PURCHASE ORDER TO RNC ENTERPRISES INC., DBA RAINN C POWDER COATING FOR SANDBLASTING AND POWDER COATING SERVICES RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
Approve a purchase order to RNC Enterprises Inc., (Rainn C Powder Coating) in the amount of $180,000 for sandblasting and powder coating services for a term of 3 years, and; Authorize the City Manager to approve the purchase order and any extension thereto, on behalf of the City.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Water Resources Department staff recommends the approval to issue a purchase order to Rainn C. Powder Coating in the amount of $180,000 for a term of three years. This amount will support the needed sandblasting and powder coating services for the Water Resources Department, providing durable finishes for materials and equipment fabricated by the City.
SB1439/GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLICABILITY:
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds for Rainn C. Powder Coating are available in the adopted FY 2026-27 Water Operations Budget, FD571-CC8123-52000 Controllable Expenses - Equipment Maintenance and Repair. The estimated annual cost is $60,000. Funding for future years will be included in each respective annual budget submission.
DISCUSSION:
Rainn C Powder Coating provides sandblasting and powder coating services to support the Water Resources Department’s Production Division. Under this contract, Rainn C Powder Coating will powder coat staff constructed wrought iron fence panels and gates, to be installed at sites and facilities throughout the City. Powder coating will also provide added durability to fabricated tools, material racks, and other equipment produced by staff for City vehicles and facilities.
In accordance with Section 2-993.1 (4)(a) of the City’s Purchasing Ordinance, “a public notice inviting bids” was posted on PlanetBids on July 20, 2026, IFB# 2026-1016. There were 678 vendors notified, 13 prospective bidders and 1 bid received. Staff reviewed the technical requirements and specifications necessary for the bidder to meet the City’s sandblasting and powder coating needs. Following a thorough review of the submitted bid and in accordance with the established criteria, Rainn C Powder Coating was determined to be a responsive and responsible bidder.
Prepared by:
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Dan Richardson
Water Operations Crew Chief
Award of a Purchase Order to Rainn C Powder Coating