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FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (H.S.I.P.) CYCLE XI – BID 8184City CouncilFebruary 24, 2026Public Works Department RiversideCA.gov2
1. On September 6, 2022 the City Council approved submittal of an application to the Highway Safety Improvement Program.2. On March 9, 2023 the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) informed the City that it’s grant application was successful.3. On November 4, 2025, Bid No. 8184 for HSIP Cycle 11 Mission Inn Median Project was posted on Planet Bids seeking prospective bidders to construct improvements.4. On December 4, 2025, five (5) bids were received for the construction of the Project. The lowest responsive and responsible bid was received from Hardy & Harper, Inc. of Lake Forest, California in the amount of $1,540,000.00, which is 4.95% below the original Engineer’s Estimate of $1,620,178.00.BACKGROUND1 2 2/4/2026
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Raised Median and High Friction Surface TreatmentPROJECT IMPROVEMENTS
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•Constructing a raised median on Mission Inn Ave between Scout Lane and Redwood Drive is anticipated to reduce head-on and hit object type collisions 3 4 2/4/2026
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1. Award Bid No. 8184 to Hardy & Harper, Inc. of Lake Forest, California, for the construction of the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Mission Inn Avenue Median Project between Scout Lane and Redwood Drive, in the amount of $1,540,000.00; and2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the construction contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc, including making minor and non-substantial changes, subject to the availability of budgeted funds. RECOMMENDATIONS5