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CONSENT CALENDAR
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date: February 18, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Lynn Merrill, Director of Public Works
Azzam Jabsheh, Deputy Director of Public Works/City Engineer Department: Public Works
Subject: Award of Construction Agreement to Estate Design and Construction for 19th Street Storm Drain Improvements in the amount of $397,560.00 and Contingency of $58,000.00 for a Total Amount of $455,560.00 (Ward 6)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California:
1. Approve the award of a Construction Agreement with Estate Design and Construction, in the amount of $397,560.00 for the 19th Street Storm Drain Improvements (Project); and
2. Authorize the construction contingencies, construction management, and administrative costs in the total amount of $58,000.00 for the Project, bringing the total Project budget to $455,560.00; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents with Estate Design and Construction.; and
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to expend the contingency fund, if necessary, to complete the Project.
City Manager's Comments
The City Manager recommends approval of the design and construction for 19th Street Storm Drain improvements in the amount of $397,560.
Executive Summary
The Project includes the construction of a new storm drain channel and associated roadway improvements extending from West 19th Street to West 17th Street and Massachusetts Avenue. These improvements are intended to mitigate localized 2 4
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flooding, enhance roadway functionality, and improve overall public safety in the project area.
Approval of this agreement supports the City’s ongoing efforts to address infrastructure deficiencies and improve stormwater management in flood-prone neighborhoods. The total project cost is $455,560.00 and will be funded through Measure S fund allocations.
Background
Residents in the vicinity of West 19th Street near Massachusetts Avenue Bridge have experienced recurring flooding due to inadequate stormwater infrastructure, including an undersized existing curb outlet and a limited-capacity natural drainage channel. During periods of heavy rainfall, stormwater runoff exceeds the capacity of both the existing curb outlet and the natural channel, resulting in roadway flooding and impacts to adjacent residential properties.
On June 26, 2024, the Mayor and City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-142 approving and adopting the City of San Bernardino’s Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2024/25 and 2025/26.
On August 7, 2024, the Mayor and City Council approved Task Order Number 001 with Consultants Hernandez, Kroone & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $64,930 for design of 19th Street near Massachusetts Avenue Drainage Improvements.
This Project is being advanced at this time to address ongoing flooding impacts to residents and to utilize available Measure S funding allocated in the adopted Capital Improvement Plan.
Discussion
The proposed 19 th Street Storm Drain Improvements Project is located at West 19th Street to West 17th Street & Massachusetts Avenue and includes construction of a storm drain channel, ADA ramps, and cross gutters. The Project consists of the construction of new storm drain infrastructure to manage watershed flows during rainy periods and help prevent flooding in residents’ properties.
The Project was publicly advertised for competitive bidding through PlanetBids on November 10th, 2025, and bids were opened on December 16, 2025. A total of thirteen (13) sealed bids were received. The total base bids are as follows:
# NAME OF BIDDER CITY TOTAL BASE BID
1 Estate Design and Construction Culver City, CA $382,560.00 2 Diamond Construction and Design San Clemente, CA $419,736.00 3 Voltaire Engineering Inc. Redlands, CA $428,729.50
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4 Gentry General Engineering, Inc. Colton, CA $438,727.00 5 Tryco General Engineering Rimforest, CA $449,878.00
6 DM Contracting, Inc. Colton, CA $463,896.00
7 Roadway Engineering and Construction
Corp. Perris, CA $484,829.25
8 Leonida Builders, Inc. Acton, CA $488,297.00
9 US Builders And Consultants, Inc. Irvine, CA $648,700.00 10 Splice Construction Co, Inc. Laguna Niguel, CA $683,386.00 11 RE Chaffee Construction, Inc. Wrightwood, CA $773,295.00 12 Mike Bubalo Construction Co, Inc. Baldwin Park, CA $873,550.00 13 Narrow Path Engineering, Inc. Beaumont, CA $968,039.90 After review, staff determined that Estate Design and Construction, of Culver City, California, submitted the lowest responsive and responsible base bid in the amount of $382,560.00. Staff have reviewed Estate Design and Construction’s bid documents, CSLB license, and DIR registration, and confirmed that all requirements were met.
Staff recommends awarding the construction agreement to Estate Design and Construction.
Utility Standby Time (per the City) is included as an additive bid item to account for any unforeseen utility delays that may arise during the project. This additional time allowance provides coverage in the event that utility agencies require extended coordination, inspections, or approvals beyond the scheduled contract period. Estate Design and Construction submitted this item in the amount of $15,000.00, bringing the lowest base bid with additive(s) cost to $397,560.00.
The total Project cost, including additive(s), contingencies, construction management, and administrative expenses, is $455,560.00. The Project is fully funded through Measure S funds.
Project Cost
Lowest Base Bid $382,560.00
Lowest Base Bid with Additive(s) $397,560.00
Contingency & Administrative Cost $58,000.00
Total Construction Cost $455,560.00
Funding for this Project is under Measure S, as part of the budget adoption for fiscal year 2025/26 with a budget of $500,000.00. Of this amount, $455,560.00 is needed for the construction leaving a remaining balance of $44,440.00 for future expenses or additional Project needs.
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Budget
Storm Drain Upgrade $500,000.00
Project Total Cost $455,560.00
Remaining Budget for
19th Street Storm Drain Improvements $44,440.00
2021-2025 Strategic Targets and Goals
This project is consistent with Key Strategic Target and Goal No. 3: Improved Quality of Life – Evaluate and enhance the quality of public safety services and improve the City’s appearance, cleanliness and attractiveness.
Fiscal Impact
No general fund impact associated with this item, The total project cost is $455,560.00 and will be funded through Measure S fund.
Conclusion
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California to:
1. Approve the award of a Construction Agreement with Estate Design and Construction, in the amount of $397,560.00 for the 19th Street Storm Drain Improvements (Project); and
2. Authorize the construction contingencies, construction management, and administrative costs in the total amount of $58,000.00 for the Project, bringing the total Project budget to $455,560.00; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents with Estate Design and Construction.; and
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to expend the contingency fund, if necessary, to complete the Project.
Attachments
Attachment 1 Agreement with Estate Design and Construction.
Attachment 2 Bid Tabulation
Attachment 3 Bid Proposal
Attachment 4 Location Map
Ward:
Ward 6
Synopsis of Previous Council Actions:
June 26, 2024 Mayor and City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-142 approving and adopting the City of San Bernardino’s Operating 2 4
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Budget and Capital Improvement Plan for Fisal Years 2024/25 and 2025/26.
August 07, 2024 Mayor and City Council approved award of Task Order Number 001 for design of Drainage Improvements at 19th Street near Massachusetts Avenue (Ward 6).
June 04, 2025 Mayor and City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-298 approving and adopting the City of San Bernardino’s Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan for Fisal Years 2025/26.
CC: Eric Levitt, City Manager