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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 Matich Corporation, for the Pavement Rehabilitation at Six Major Locations in the amount of $9,121,210.00 (Project No. 13682) (Wards
1,2,3,5,6,7)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino California;
1. Approve the award of the Construction Agreement with Matich Corporation, in the amount of $9,121,210.00 for the Pavement Rehabilitation at Major Arterial Entrances (Project); and
2. Authorize the Project construction, construction contingencies, construction management, staff administrative costs, and independent soil and pavement testing, in the total amount of $1,378,790 for construction of the Project; and
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-085 authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY 2025/26 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) budget by appropriating an additional $2,529,665.28 in SB 1 (RMRA Gas Tax) funds and $500,000.00 in Gas Tax funds from ADA ramp improvements and amend the FY 2025/26 revenue and expenditure budget by appropriating $117,583.82 from the In-Lieu Fee Account for the Project; and
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents with Matich Corporation; and
5. Authorize the City Manager or designee to expend the contingency fund, if necessary, to complete the Project.
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City Manager's Comments
The City Manager recommends approval of $9.121 million for pavement rehabilitation work at major arterial entrances.
Executive Summary
Awarding the Construction Agreement for Pavement Rehabilitation at Major Arterial Entrances will address critical roadway maintenance needs at several major locations at entrances throughout the City. This Agreement will enable the City to issue a Notice to Proceed to Matich Corporation, starting the process of upgrading and rehabilitation of deteriorated pavement. The scope of work includes clearing, full concrete and asphalt construction, traffic striping, utility adjustments, and traffic control. The Project will be funded through the RMRA and Measure I funds.
Background
As part of the City’s ongoing commitment to maintaining and enhancing its roadway infrastructure, City staff has identified six major arterial corridors for pavement rehabilitation and operational improvements. These enhancements are designed to improve key gateways into the City, support better traffic flow, extend the service life of the roadway network, and upgrade more than 80 ramps to meet ADA compliance standards.
On April 8 th, 2024, the City of San Bernardino received an in-lieu fee payment in the amount of $117,583.82 from Simon CRE in satisfaction of the required off-site improvement conditions of approval for the development located at 2536 Highland Avenue. The City’s Six Major Entrances Project includes improvements at Highland Avenue, which encompasses the same location associated with the development.
On June 4 th, 2025, the Mayor and City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-306 approving the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation proposed project list for submittal to the California Transportation Commission and adopting a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2025/26 to be funded by Senate Bill 1: Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
On June 4 th, 2025, the Mayor and City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-307 authorizing the Interim Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY 2025/26 Capital Improvement Plan, recording supplemental appropriations in the amount of $5,943,708.00 in SB1 Fund and $1,409,042.90 in Measure I Fund, for a total additional appropriation of $7,352,750.90 for Street Rehabilitation – Major Arterial Entrances to the City Project.
On September 25th, 2025, Hilltop Geotechnical, Inc. issued a Pavement Design Report for six locations within the City of San Bernardino, which included a comprehensive pavement evaluation. The evaluation involved the exploration of both surface and subsurface conditions of the streets, conducted between July 24th, 2025 to July 31st, 3 3
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2025.
The Project includes the following locations:
W 2 nd Street from 215 Freeway to Arrowhead Avenue
E Highland Avenue from Arden Avenue to Rockford Ave
S Tippecanoe Avenue from E Hospitality Lane to Hardt Street University Parkway from N State Street to W Kendall Drive W Baseline Street from N Perris Street to N Mt Vernon Avenue Waterman Avenue from 210 Freeway to Highland Avenue
Discussion
The Project will provide new pavement at six locations along the City’s major arterial streets. Construction activities include more than 80 ADA ramp upgrades, concrete curb and gutter replacement, sidewalk repairs, cross gutter installation, and the addition of new bike lane striping and signage. These improvements are expected to have a positive impact on traffic flow and enhance the overall quality of life for residents and commuters.
The Project was advertised for public bidding on March 30, 2026, on PlanetBids.
Five sealed bids were received and opened on May 6, 2026. The total bid amounts, including both the base bid and additive bid items, were as follows:
Bidder City Bid
Matich Corporation San Bernardino, CA $9,028,810.00
Calmex Engineering Bloomington, CA $9,739,035.00
All American Asphalt Corona, CA $10,869,850.00
Sequel Contractor Inc. Santa Fe Springs, CA $11,435,500.00 Granite Construction Indio, CA $11,958,000.00
Staff has reviewed the bid package and determined that Matich Corporation of San Bernardino, California, is the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. The company submitted a total base bid of $9,028,810.00, with the total bid amount, including both the base bid and additive items, totaling $9,121,210.00.
In addition to the construction costs, staff anticipate the need for construction contingency, construction management, administrative costs, independent soil and pavement testing and analysis, and an allowance for unforeseen work. The estimated potential cost for these additional items is $1,378,790.
As a result, the total projected cost for the Project, including construction contingencies, construction management, staff administration, and independent soil and pavement testing, is $10,500,000.
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City staff recommends the use of $117,583.82, the in-lieu fee account, to help fund the improvements required at the Highland Ave location as part of the Project scope.
Bid
Lowest Bid with Additives $9,121,210.00
Contingency & Administrative Cost $1,378,790.00
Total Construction Cost $10,500,000.00
Budget
Allocated RMRA $5,943,708.00
Allocated Measure I $1,409,042.90
Allocated Gas Tax (ADA Ramps Upgrade) $500,000.00
The In-Lieu Fee Account $117,583.82
Additional allocation from RMRA $2,529,665.28
Total Construction Cost $10,500,000.00
California Environmental Quality Act
The proposed Project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c) (Class 1 – Existing Facilities). The Project consists of the repair, maintenance, and minor alteration of existing streets, sidewalks, curb ramps, traffic striping, and related roadway facilities involving negligible or no expansion of existing use. Additionally, pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the Project may have a significant effect on the environment.
2021-2025 Strategic Targets and Goals
This Project is consistent with Key Target No. 1d. Create a framework for spending decisions and 1f. Create an asset management plan. Approval of the proposed Project list will allow staff to move forward in addressing street maintenance needs.
Fiscal Impact
There is no General Fund impact. The total Project budget is $10,500,000.00, which includes $9,121,210.00 for the contract award and $1,378,790.00 in contingency. The Project is fully funded, with $7,352,750.90 from SB1 (RMRA-Gas Tax) fund, Measure I fund, and a proposed additional allocation fund $2,529,665.28 from SB1 (RMRA-Gas Tax) funds and $500,000.00 for ADA ramp improvement from Gas Tax fund and $117,583.82 from the in-lieu fee account.
Conclusion
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino California;
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1. Approve the award of the Construction Agreement with Matich Corporation, in the amount of $9,121,210.00 for the Pavement Rehabilitation at Major Arterial Entrances (Project); and
2. Authorize the Project construction, construction contingencies, construction management, staff administrative costs, and independent soil and pavement testing, in the total amount of $1,378,790 for construction of the Project; and
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-085 authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY 2025/26 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) budget by appropriating an additional $2,529,665.28 in SB 1 (RMRA Gas Tax) funds and $500,000.00 in Gas Tax funds from ADA ramp improvements and amend the FY 2025/26 revenue and expenditure budget by appropriating $117,583.82 from the In-Lieu Fee Account for the Project; and
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents with Matich Corporation; and
5. Authorize the City Manager or designee to expend the contingency fund, if necessary, to complete the Project.
Attachments
Attachment 1 Resolution No. 2026-085
Attachment 2 Construction agreement with Matich Corporation Attachment 3 Bid Tabulation
Attachment 4 Bid Proposal
Attachment 5 Location Maps
Ward:
Wards 1,2,3,5,6,7
Synopsis of Previous Council Actions:
June 4, 2025 Resolution No. 2025-306 approving the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation proposed project list for submittal to the California Transportation Commission and adopting a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2025/26 to be funded by Senate Bill 1:
Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017
June 4, 2025 Resolution No. 2025-307 authorizing the Interim Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY 2025/26 Capital Improvement Plan, recording supplemental
appropriations in the amount of $5,943,708.00 in SB1 Fund and $1,409,042.90 in Measure I Fund, for a total additional 3 3
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appropriation of $7,352,750.90 for Street Rehabilitation – Major 3 3
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Arterial Entrances to the City Project
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Eric Levitt, City Manager