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CONSENT CALENDAR
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date: May 20, 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 Voltaire Engineering Inc. for Orange Street Storm Drain Channel Replacement
Project - in the amount of $140,750.00 and Contingency of $21,000.00 for a Total Amount of $161,150.00 (Ward 4)
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 Voltaire Engineering Inc., in the amount of $140,750.00 for Orange Street Storm Drain Channel Replacement (Project); and
2. Authorize the construction contingencies, construction management, and administrative costs in the total amount of $21,000.00 for the Project, bringing the total Project budget to $161,750.00; and
3. Adopt Resolution 2026-054 authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY 2025/26 Capital Improvement Plan budget with new allocation $161,750.00 from the Storm Drain Construction Fund for the project; and
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents with Voltaire Engineering Inc.; and
5. 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.
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Executive Summary
Awarding the agreement for the Orange Street Storm Drain Channel Replacement Project will address a failing drainage system that is contributing to roadway damage by replacing the old channel with a new storm drain system that will carry water more effectively and direct it to the existing channel crossing Orange Street. This improvement will help prevent further road damage and provide a more reliable way to manage stormwater. Completing this work will reduce ongoing maintenance and provide a long-term solution for the area.
Background
The need for this project was identified during a recent paving project on Orange Street, when the existing storm drain channel was found to be failing. The channel, constructed of rock, has deteriorated significantly, resulting in erosion and underlying damage affecting the roadway. Due to these conditions, pavement work in the area cannot be fully completed until the damaged channel is repaired.
To address this issue, the proposed project will replace the existing channel with a new storm drain pipe system designed to properly convey stormwater and support the roadway above.
Discussion
The project will replace the existing deteriorated rock channel with a new storm drain channel to improve drainage. Work will also include paving the area that was previously excluded from the Orange Street paving project, completing the roadway improvements.
The Project was publicly advertised for competitive bidding through PlanetBids on February 11, 2026, and bids were opened on March 11, 2026. A total of nine (9) sealed bids were received. The total base bid plus additive alternate prices are as follows:
SN NAME OF BIDDER CITY TOTAL BID
1 Voltaire Engineering, Inc. Redlands $140,750.00
2 Van Engineering, Inc. Wildomar $155,500.00
3 Leonida Builders, Inc. Acton $179,200.00
4 Roadway Engineering & Construction Corp. Perris $226,500.00 5 Narrow Path Engineering, Inc. Beaumont $236,822.00
6 Bali Construction, Inc. South El Monte $292,000.00
7 Wright Construction Engineering Corp. San Marcos $293,450.00 8 Cem Construction Corp. Montebello $479,000.00
After review, staff determined that Voltaire Engineering, Inc., of Redlands, California, submitted the lowest responsive and responsible bid in the amount of $140,750.00.
Voltaire Engineering, Inc.’s bid documents, CSLB license, and DIR registration, were confirmed to meet all requirements. Staff recommends awarding the construction 2 4
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agreement to Voltaire Engineering, Inc.
The total project cost, with a lowest bid of $140,750.00 and $21,000.00 for construction contingencies, construction management, and administrative costs, is $161,750.00.
The project is fully funded through the Storm Drain Construction Fund.
Project Cost
Lowest Bid $140,750.00
Contingency & Administrative Cost $21,000.00
Total Construction Cost $161,750.00
Environmental Impact
The Project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15302, Replacement or Reconstruction (“Class 2”). The Class 2 exemptions allow for the replacement or reconstruction of existing structures or facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced. Here, the Project involves minor improvements and reconstructing the storm drain infrastructure facility located on the same site.
The City has also considered whether the proposed Project is subject to any exception to the Class 2 exemption, as set forth in State CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2. No exception applies for the following reasons:
a) The location exception only applies to Class 3, 4, 5, 6, and 11 exemptions, none of which are being utilized here.
b) The proposed Project would not result in any significant cumulative impacts on the environment. The cumulative impacts exception does not apply because the Project has no
incrementally significant impacts on the environment.
c) A categorical exemption may be subject to an exception where there is a reasonable possibility that the activity will have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual
circumstances. The proposed Project does not involve any unusual circumstances and has no potential to result in a significant impact on the environment.
d) Under the “scenic highways” exception, a categorical exemption may be subject to an exception where the Project may result in damage to scenic resources within a highway officially
designated as a state scenic highway. The exception does not apply here as the Project would not damage any scenic
resources within a state scenic highway.
e) The Project is not located on a site which is included on any list 2 4
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compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code. f) The Project site does not contain a historical resource. 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
There is no general fund impact associated with this item. This project will be funded by allocating $161,750 from the Storm Drain Construction Fund.
Conclusion
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 Voltaire Engineering Inc., in the amount of $140,750.00 for Orange Street Storm Drain Channel Replacement Project; and
2. Authorize the construction contingencies, construction management, and administrative costs in the total amount of $21,000.00 for the Project, bringing the total Project budget to $161,750.00; and
3. Adopt Resolution 2026-054 authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY 2025/27 Capital Improvement Plan budget with an additional $161,750.00 from the Storm Drain Construction Fund for the project; and
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents with Voltaire Engineering Inc.; and
5. Authorize the City Manager or designee to expend the contingency fund, if necessary, to complete the Project.
Attachments
Attachment 1 Resolution No. 2026-054.
Attachment 2 Agreement with Voltaire Engineering, Inc.
Attachment 3 Bid Tabulation
Attachment 4 Bid Proposal
Attachment 5 Location Map
Ward:
Ward 4
Synopsis of Previous Council Actions:
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N/A.
CC: Eric Levitt, City Manager