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CONSENT CALENDAR
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date: June 17, 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 Leonida Builders, Inc. for Storm Drain Improvements at W Hill Drive in the amount of $495,350.00 and Contingency of $74,000.00 for a Total Amount of $569,350.00 (Ward 4)
Recommendation:
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 Leonida Builders, Inc., in the amount of $495,350.00 for the Storm Drain Improvements at W Hill Drive (Project); and
2. Authorize the construction contingencies, construction management, and administrative costs in the total amount of $74,000.00 for the Project, bringing the total Project budget to $569,350.00; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents with Leonida Builders, Inc.; 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 award of a construction agreement with Leonida Builders Inc. in the amount of $569,350.
Executive Summary
Awarding this Agreement will enable improvements along W Hill Drive to address natural spring water and storm runoff, enhancing drainage, infrastructure protection, and public safety. The Project will construct underground storm drain infrastructure 3 2
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along Hill Drive to capture and convey spring water currently flowing on the surface, reducing roadway flooding and erosion while improving overall drainage conditions and roadway reliability. It will be carried out with an emphasis on quality, environmental compliance, and minimizing community impacts, and upon completion will enhance system reliability while reducing long-term maintenance needs.
Background
Residents in the vicinity of W Hill Drive have experienced ongoing flooding and roadway damage due to natural spring water and storm runoff flowing along W Hill Drive. The runoff originates near the northwest corner of W Hill Drive and N Acacia Avenue and travels downstream to the existing basin at N Mayfield Avenue and W Hill Drive. However, the current drainage infrastructure is inadequate to accommodate these flows, resulting in recurring flooding and maintenance concerns in the area.
On August 7, 2024, Mayor and City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-177, approving Task Order No. 001 with Rick Engineering Company, Inc. in the amount of $108,980 for design services related to the W. Hill Drive Near N. Acacia Drainage Improvements Project. And authorized the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY 2024/25 Capital Improvement Plan and record a supplemental appropriation.
On June 4, 2025, Mayor and City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-298, approving the City of San Bernardino’s Fiscal Year 2025/26 Operating Budget and 2025/26- 2029/30 Capital Improvement Plan allocating $1,500,000 from Measure S to the Hill Drive Storm Drain Project construction phase.
Discussion
The proposed construction agreement includes installation of a new reinforced concrete storm drain pipeline, construction of catch basins and headwalls, and replacement of concrete curb and restoration of paving, all to be completed within 90 calendar days.
The Project was publicly advertised for competitive bidding through PlanetBids on February 23, 2026, and bids were opened on March 25, 2026. A total of fifteen (15) sealed bids were received. The total bids are as follows:
# NAME OF BIDDER CITY TOTAL BID
1 Leonida Builders, Inc. Acton, CA $495,350.00
2 Estate Design and Construction Culver City, CA $574,200.00 3 Boudreau Pipeline Construction Corona, CA $634,966.50 4 Voltaire Engineering Inc. Redlands, CA $704,320.00
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5 Wright Construction Engineering San Marcos, CA $726,465.00 6 Dominguez General Engineering Pomona, CA $729,575.00
7 Narrow Path Engineering, Inc. Beaumont, CA $839,500.00 8 Gentry General Engineering, Inc. Colton, CA $808,958.50 9 TE Roberts, Inc. Irvine, CA $822,543.00
10 Griffith Company Brea, CA $1,041,220.50
11 El-Co Construction Co. San Bernardino, CA $1,162,775.00 12 KEC Engineering, Inc. Corona, CA $1,487,890.00
13 Riverside Construction Co. Riverside, CA $1,312,764.00 14 Kirtley Construction, Inc San Bernardino, CA $1,595,380.00 15 Shiraz Construction Sherman Oaks, CA $2,281,300.00
After review, staff determined that Leonida Builders, Inc., of Acton City, California, submitted the lowest responsive and responsible bid in the amount of $495,350.00.
Staff verified the firm’s bid documents, CSLB license, and DIR registration, confirming all requirements were met, and recommend awarding the construction agreement accordingly.
The construction cost is $495,350.00 with an additional $74,000.00 budgeted for contingencies, construction management, and administrative expenses. This results in a total project cost of $569,350.00. The Project is fully funded through Measure S fund.
Project Cost
Lowest Bid $495,350
Contingency & Administrative Cost $74,000
Total Construction Cost $569,350
Funding for this Project is under Measure S, as part of the budget adoption for fiscal year 2025/26 with a budget of $1,500,000.00. Of this amount, $596,350.00 is needed for the construction leaving a remaining balance of $903,650.00 for future expenses or additional Project needs.
Budget
Available Budget (Measure S) $1,500,000.00
Project Total Cost $569,350.00
Remaining Budget (Measure S) $903,650.00
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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. The total project cost is $569,350.00 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 Leonida Builders, Inc., in the amount of $495,350.00 for the Storm Drain Improvements at W Hill Drive (Project); and
2. Authorize the construction contingencies, construction management, and administrative costs in the total amount of $74,000.00 for the Project, bringing the total Project budget to $569,350.00; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents with Leonida Builders, Inc.; and
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to expend the contingency fund, if necessary, to complete the Project.
Attachments
Attachment 1 Construction Agreement with Leonida Builders, Inc.
Attachment 2 Bid Tabulation
Attachment 3 Bid Proposal
Attachment 4 Location Map
Ward:
Ward 4
Synopsis of Previous Council Actions:
August 7, 2024, Mayor and City Council approved a design services agreement with RICK Engineering Company, Inc. in the amount of
$108,980 for the Natural Spring Water Flow Diversion project at W Hill Drive. (Ward4)
June 4, 2025, Mayor and City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-298, approving the City of San Bernardino’s Fiscal Year 2025/26 Operating Budget and 2025/26-2029/30 Capital Improvement 3 2
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Plan allocating $1,500,000 from Measure S to the Hill Drive Storm Drain Project construction phase.
CC: Eric Levitt, City Manager