City Council Memorandum
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL DATE: AUGUST 25, 2026 FROM: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT WARD(S): ALL SUBJECT: AWARD BID NO. 8221 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF 2025/26 SB-1 STREET MAINTENANCE IMPROVEMENTS AND 2025/26 DOWNTOWN BOLLARDS INSTALLATION FOR THE TERM OF ONE-HUNDRED THIRTY (130) WORKING DAYS AFTER THE COMMENCEMENT DATE SPECIFIED IN THE NOTICE TO PROCEED, TO ONYX PAVING COMPANY, INC. OF YORBA LINDA, CALIFORNIA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,677,000 ISSUE:
Consider awarding Bid No. 8221 for the construction of 2025/26 SB-1 Street Maintenance Improvements and 2025/26 Downtown Bollards Installation for the term of one-hundred thirty (130) working days after the commencement date specified in the Notice to Proceed, to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. of Yorba Linda, California, in the amount of $7,677,000.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the City Council:
Award Bid No. 8221 for the construction of 2025/26 SB-1 Street Maintenance Improvements and 2025/26 Downtown Bollards Installation for the term of one-hundred thirty (130) working days after the commencement date specified in the Notice to Proceed, to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. of Yorba Linda, California, for in the amount of $7,677,000; Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Agreement for Construction with Onyx Paving Company, Inc., making minor and non-substantive changes, subject to the availability of budgeted funds; and With at least five affirmative votes, authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation in the Measure A Fund in the amount of $755,050 in the Main Street Bollards project expenditure accounts from available fund balance.
BACKGROUND:
On April 28, 2017, the Governor of California signed Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, to address critical maintenance, rehabilitation, and safety needs on the State Highway System and local street and road networks. SB 1 is funded through increases in fuel excise taxes, diesel fuel sales taxes, and vehicle registration fees, which are adjusted annually for inflation.
The California State Controller's Office deposits a portion of these revenues into the State's Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA). Pursuant to Section 2032(h) of the California Streets and Highways Code, RMRA funds are apportioned annually by formula to eligible cities and counties through the SB 1 Local Streets and Roads Program (LSRP).
On August 5, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 24295, approving the list of projects to be funded with the City's estimated Fiscal Year 2025/26 SB 1 Local Streets and Roads Program allocation.
DISCUSSION:
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26 SB-1 Street Maintenance and Downtown Bollards Improvements (Project) will perform the following work at various locations throughout the City (Attachment 1):
Rehabilitate 3.7 miles on the following Arterial and Collectors streets:
Day Street (Southbound) from 60 Freeways Ramp to Eucalyptus Avenue Brockton Avenue from Indiana Avenue to Arlington Avenue Wood Road from Van Buren Bloulevard to John F Kennedy Drive La Sierra Avenue from Gramercy Place to Cypress Avenue
Washington Street from Indiana Avenue to Victoria Avenue Resurface 2.7 miles of Minor streets within four neighborhoods as detailed in the attached Location Map and Street Rehabilitation List.
Apply asphalt millings generated from the Wood Road to designated sections of the nearby unpaved roads, Harrington Road and Ferrari Drive, to help reduce dust, minimize sediment runoff, and mitigate erosion.
Reconstruct damaged concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways, and non-compliant pedestrian ramps throughout all maintenance locations.
Install new signing and striping throughout all maintenance locations.
Various traffic signal modifications.
Implement citywide curb extension pilot project with pavement markings.
Install 26 edge-lit stop signs at various locations throughout the city.
Install seven solar-powered speed feedback signs at strategic locations throughout the city.
Install 132 pedestrian safety bollards throughout the downtown area to enhance pedestrian safety and protect public spaces from unauthorized vehicle access.
Purchasing Overview
On May 18, 2026, the City’s Purchasing Division (Purchasing) issued Request for Bids (RFB) No. 8221 on PlanetBids seeking prospective bidders as outlined in Table 1, to construct the 2025/26 SB-1 Street Maintenance Improvements and Downtown Bollards Installation Project.
Table 1. Solicitation Notification Summary.
Action
Number of Vendors
External Vendors Notified
500
City of Riverside Vendors Notified
763
Vendors who downloaded the RFP
88 Proposals received
4 A total of 1 question was received from prospective bidders, and 4 addenda were posted. RFB No. 8221 closed on June 22, 2026, with a total of 4 responses as outlined in Table 2. All responses were found to be responsive and responsible.
Table 2. Bid Results.
Vendor
Location
Bid Total
Rank
Onyx Paving Company, Inc.
Yorba Linda, CA
$7,677,000.00
1 Hardy & Harper, Inc.
Lake Forest, CA
$7,800,000.00
2 All American Asphalt
Corona, CA
$8,128,118.00
3 R.J. Noble Company
Orange, CA
$8,272,335.21
4 Engineer’s Estimate:
$8,015,587.40
Onyx Paving Company, Inc., was determined as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The bid was within the engineer’s estimated amount of $8,015,587.40.
This action is pursuant to Purchasing Resolution 24101, Section 508 which states, “Contracts procured through Formal Procurement shall be awarded by the Awarding Entity to the Lowest Responsive and Responsible Bidder.” The Purchasing Manager concurs that the recommended action is compliant with Purchasing Resolution 24101.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The total fiscal impact of this action is $8,200,000. The estimated total project cost including design engineering, construction, contingencies, and contract administration is itemized in Table 3. Upon Council approval of the supplemental appropriation in an amount of $755,050 into Measure A Capital Outlay account No. 9938030-440313, Main Street Bollards, sufficient funds are budgeted and available as itemized in Table 4, to award the construction contract. There are sufficient reserves in the Measure A Fund to support the supplemental appropriation.
Table 3. Project Costs
Task
Amount
Design Engineering (In House, Street and Traffic Improvements) $183,000.00
Consultant Design Services (Coring, Utility Potholing and Soil Testing) $40,000
Construction Contract (Onyx Paving Company, Inc)
$7,677,000
Construction Contingencies
$150,000
Construction Engineering, Inspection, and Survey (In House) & Construction Materials Testing (From Approved Professional Consultants Panel) $150,000
Total
$8,200,000
Table 4. Project Funds
Fund
Project
Account
Amount
Gas Tax
RMRA Rehabilitation & Traffic Improvements (25/26)
9915126-440237
$7,444,950
Measure A
Main Street Bollards
9938030-440313
$755,050
Total
$8,200,000
Prepared by: Alex Ramirez, Senior Engineer
Approved by: Nathan Mustafa, Public Works Director
Certified as to
availability of funds: Julie Nemes, Finance Director Approved by: Kris Martinez, Assistant City Manager Approved as to form: James Johnson, City Attorney
Attachments:
Project Location Map
Award Recommendation
Project Location List
Presentation
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