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AGENDA REPORT
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
Meeting Date: September 16, 2025 Agenda Item: 11D.
Submitted By: Public Works
Prepared By: Belgin Cuhadaroglu, Senior Civil Engineer
Subject:
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CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO CAPO A GENERAL CONTRACTING FOR LIFEGUARD TOWERS REPLACEMENT (2025), CIP PROJECT NO. 22104, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $111,900, AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE ..body CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Fiscal Impact:
The estimated construction cost of $111,900 is within the available approved budget of $114,000 from the General Fund, Lifeguard Tower Replacement, Account Number 001-641-45700-000- 22104.
Summary:
Before the City Council is the award of a construction contract to Alexis Jo Maze dba Capo A General Contracting (Capo A General Contracting) for the replacement of three Lifeguard Towers that are nearing the end of their useful lives, in the amount of not-to-exceed $111,900, and a related supplemental appropriation.
Background:
The beaches in San Clemente accommodate approximately 2.6 million visitors each year. The Marine Safety Department has responsibility for providing beach safety and water related lifeguard services. To maintain and enhance emergency responses, lifeguard towers are utilized by staff for improved visibility and containment of safety equipment. Currently, lifeguards utilize 11 towers, ten wooden and one fiberglass. This is the second phase of tower replacements, three out of 11, towers 1, 5, and 6, were replaced in early 2025.
San Clemente Pier
Lifeguard Tower Locations
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The new replacement towers will be constructed from wood due to staff’s preference, improved safety, and challenges with obtaining replacement parts for fiberglass towers. The City is planning to replace 2-3 lifeguard towers that are nearing the end of their useful lives each year, depending upon the funding availability. Photos of the recently constructed towers in 2025 are shown below.
City staff prepared a bid package for the replacement of the two lifeguard towers plus one alternate tower, notified local contractors, and advertised the project for competitive bidding on the PlanetBids website and in the SC Times. Seven bids were received on August 26, 2025, ranging from $78,000 to $272,700 for the Base Bid and from $33,900 to $136,350 for the one alternate bid item as shown on the table below.
One bid was received by local contractor Pantheon Diversified, Inc., and staff analyzed the local vendor preference amount per San Clemente Municipal Code section 3.40.030(E). According to the local vendor preference calculation, Pantheon Diversified, Inc.’s base bid of $84,988 is not less than 107% of the $78,000 submitted by Capo A General Contracting. Therefore, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder is Capo A General Contracting.
Vendor Name City Base Bid ($) Alternate ($)
Capo A General
Contracting
San Juan
Capistrano 78,000 33,900
Pantheon Diversified, Inc San Clemente 84,998 39,999
EMH Construction LLC Carlsbad 110,000 55,000
3M Construction Corp. Anaheim 118,900 65,000
YMC Irvine 172,000 75,000
GQ Builders, Inc. Rancho Santa Fe 259,500 126,000
The Restoration Academy
(TRA) Inc. Santa Margarita 272,700 136,350
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Based on the lowest Base Bid and Alternate Bid, the total estimated project construction cost for building three lifeguard towers is summarized below:
Construction Contract $111,900
Total Estimated Construction Costs $111,900
The initial Lifeguard Tower replacement project was bid in 2024 with the lowest responsive bid at that time of nearly $288,800 for four towers. The City Council rejected the bids, staff modified the plans and reached out to local contractors that perform this type of framing and building work.
Construction costs were lowered and a local contractor completed the construction of three towers for $116,916 in early 2025. This approach has been effective and other contractors have showed interest in the project. This is shown through current bids which are more competitive during this second phase of replacements.
As required by state law and City policy, the Contractor will be required to provide performance and payment bonds simultaneously with execution of the construction contract (Attachment 2).
Project plans and specifications are on file in the City Clerk’s office.
Council Options:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-141 (Attachment 1), awarding a construction contract to Capo A General Contracting for construction of Lifeguard Towers Replacement (2025), authorizing the City Manager to execute a construction contract in an amount of $111,900 for replacement of three towers; and finding the project categorically exempt from CEQA. Modify and adopt Resolution No. 25-141 and the contract for the replacement of two lifeguard towers for $78,000 or making other modifications.
Continue the item and direct staff to provide additional information. Do not adopt Resolution No. 25-141 and put the project on hold.
Environmental Review/Analysis:
This project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 2 of the State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15302 – Replacement of Existing Facilities, since it consists of replacement of existing lifeguard towers where the new towers will be located on the same site as the towers replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity.
Recommended Actions:
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Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-141, which will:
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1. Find the Lifeguard Towers Replacement (2025), CIP Project No. 22104, categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 2 of the State CEQA Guidelines, Section15302;
2. Award the Lifeguard Towers Replacement (2025), CIP Project No. 22104, construction contract to Capo A General Contracting as the lowest responsible and responsive bidder; and, 3 Meeting Date: September 16, 2025 Agenda Item: 11D.
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3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract with Capo A General Contracting in the amount of $111,900 for the replacement of three lifeguard towers, in a form substantially similar to Contract No. C25-XX (Attachment 2). ..recommendation
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Attachment:
1. Resolution 25-141
2. Draft Contract C25-47
Notification:
All Bidders.
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RESOLUTION NO. 25-141
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING A
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO CAPO A GENERAL
CONTRACTING FOR LIFEGUARD TOWERS
REPLACEMENT (FY 2025), CIP PROJECT NO. 22104,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH CAPO A GENERAL
CONTRACTING IN THE AMOUNT OF $111,900, AND
FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT
FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
UNDER CLASS 2 OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION
15302 (REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING FACILITIES, 14 CCR
SECTION 15302)
WHEREAS, the City’s beaches are served from 11 lifeguard towers to maintain and enhance emergency response;
WHEREAS, the City is planning to replace 2-3 lifeguard towers per year that are nearing the end of their useful lives each year, depending upon the available of funding; and
WHEREAS, three Lifeguard Towers Replacement (2024/25), CIP Project No. 22104, was completed on May 2, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the City conducted formal competitive bidding for the Lifeguard Towers Replacement (FY 2025/26), CIP Project No. 22104 (Project); and WHEREAS, on August 26, 2025, the City received seven bids ranging from $78,000 to $272,700 for Base Bid, and $111,900 to $409,050 for Base Bid plus Alternate Bid for the Project; and
WHEREAS, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder was Alexis Jo Maze dba Capo A General Contracting of San Juan Capistrano, California, in the amount of $111,900, based on the low base bid and the alternate bid item; and WHEREAS, Lifeguard Towers Replacement, CIP Project No. 22104, was previously determined to be categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 2 of the State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15302 – Replacement of Existing Facilities, since it consists of replacement of existing lifeguard towers where the new towers will be located on the same site as the towers replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of San Clemente does hereby find, determine and resolve as follows:
SECTION 1. That the above recitations are true and correct and fully incorporated 5 Resolution No. 25-141 Page 2
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herein.
SECTION 2. That based on the record as a whole, the Lifeguard Towers Replacement, Project No. 22104, is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction, 14 CCR section 15302) of the State CEQA Guidelines because it consists of replacing existing public structures or facilities, involving negligible or no expansion of an existing or former use and there is no possibility of a direct or foreseeable indirect significant impact on the environment.
SECTION 3. That the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the base bid was Alexis Jo Maze dba Capo A General Contracting, in the amount of $111,900, and the construction contract for the Lifeguard Towers Replacement (FY 2025/26) CIP Project No. 22104, is hereby awarded to Capo A General Contracting.
SECTION 4. That the City Manager is authorized and directed to execute a construction contract with Alexis Jo Maze dba Capo A General Contracting in the amount of $111,900 for the Lifeguard Towers Replacement (FY 2025/26), CIP Project No. 22104, in a form substantially similar to that presented to the City Council on September 16, 2025.
SECTION 5. That the City Manager is authorized and directed to execute such other documents and take such other and further actions as are necessary and proper to accomplish the purposes of this resolution or implement the Project.
SECTION 6. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this _____ day of ____________________, 2025.
ATTEST:
___________________________ __________________________
City Clerk of the City of Steve Knoblock, Mayor of the
San Clemente, California City of San Clemente, California 6 Resolution No. 25-141 Page 3
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) §
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE )
I, LAURA CAMPAGNOLO, City Clerk of the City of San Clemente, California, do hereby certify that Resolution No. 25-141 was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of San Clemente held on the _______ day of _______________________, _________, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of San Clemente, California, this _____ day of _________________, ________. ________________________
CITY CLERK of the City of
San Clemente, California
Approved as to form:
___________________________
Elizabeth A. Mitchell, City Attorney
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SECTION 00500
CONTRACT
THIS CONTRACT is made this _____ day of _________, 2025, in the County of Orange, State of California, by and between the City of San Clemente hereinafter called City, and Alexis Jo Maze dba Capo A General Contracting, a sole proprietorship located at 33902 Calle Conejo, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 hereinafter called Contractor. City and the Contractor for the considerations stated herein agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1. SCOPE OF WORK. The Contractor shall perform all Work within the time stipulated the contract and shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, tools, utility services, and transportation to complete all of the Work required in strict compliance with the Contract Documents as specified in Article 5 below for the following Project:
LIFEGUARD TOWERS REPLACEMENT (FY 2025), P.N. 22104
The Contractor and its surety shall be liable to City for any damages arising as a result of the Contractor’s failure to comply with this obligation.
ARTICLE 2. TIME FOR COMPLETION. The Work shall be commenced on the date stated in City’s Notice to Proceed. The two towers must be delivered to the site or fully assembled within 60 working days from the date specified in the written Notice to Proceed. The alternate item, 3rd tower must be delivered to the site or fully assembled within 90 working days from the date specified in the written Notice to Proceed. By its signature hereunder, Contractor agrees the time for completion set forth above is adequate and reasonable to complete the Work.
ARTICLE 3. CONTRACT PRICE. City shall pay to the Contractor as full compensation for the performance of the Contract and the Work, which includes everything that is reasonably foreseeable related thereto, subject to any additions or deductions as provided in the Contract Documents, and including all applicable taxes and costs, the sum of one hundred eleven thousand and nine hundred dollars ($111,900). Payment shall be made as set forth in the General Conditions.
At any time during the term of the Contract, City may, pursuant to the terms and provisions of the Contract Documents, request that the Contractor perform additional work. Contractor shall not perform, nor be compensated for, additional work without written authorization from the City pursuant to the terms and provisions of the Contract Documents.
ARTICLE 4. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES/EARLY COMPLETION INCENTIVE. In accordance with Government Code section 53069.85, it is agreed that the Contractor will pay City the sum of $500 for each and every calendar day of delay, for each tower, which is beyond the time prescribed in the Contract Documents for finishing the Work, as Liquidated Damages and not as a penalty or forfeiture. In the event that Liquidated Damages are not paid, the Contractor agrees City may deduct that amount from any money due or that may become due the Contractor under the Contract. This Article does not exclude recovery of other damages specified in the Contract Documents.
ARTICLE 5. COMPONENT PARTS OF THE CONTRACT. The “Contract Documents” include the following:
Contract
8 Bid Form
Contractor’s Certificate Regarding Workers’ Compensation Bid Bond
Non-Collusion Declaration form
Information Required of Bidders
Designation of Subcontractors
Iran Contracting Act Certification
Public Works Contractor Registration Certification
Performance Bond
Payment Bond
General Conditions
Special Conditions
Technical Specifications
Plans and Drawings
Addenda
Approved and fully executed change orders
Any other documents contained in or incorporated into the Contract The Contactor shall complete the Work in strict accordance with all of the Contract Documents.
All of the Contract Documents are intended to be complementary. Work required by one of the Contract Documents and not by others shall be done as if required by all. This Contract shall supersede any prior agreement of the parties.
ARTICLE 6. PROVISIONS REQUIRED BY LAW. Each and every provision of law required to be included in these Contract Documents shall be deemed to be included in these Contract Documents. The Contractor shall comply with all requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations, including, but not limited to, the provisions of the California Labor Code and California Public Contract Code which are applicable to this Project.
ARTICLE 7. INDEMNIFICATION. Contractor shall provide indemnification as set forth in the General Conditions.
ARTICLE 8. PREVAILING WAGES. Contractor shall be required to pay the prevailing rate of wages in accordance with the Labor Code which such rates shall be made available at Office of City Clerk or may be obtained online at http//www.dir.ca.gov/dlsr. and which must be posted at the job site.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Contract has been duly executed by the above-named parties, on the day and year above written.
9 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Contract to be duly executed effective on the day and year above written.
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
By:________________________________
Andy Hall, City Manager
ATTEST:
Dated: ____________________, 2025
______________________________
CITY CLERK of the City of
San Clemente, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
Elizabeth A. Mitchell, City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY
OF FUNDING:
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Finance Authorization
Alexis Jo Maze dba CAPO A GENERAL CONTRACTING,
a sole proprietorship
(“CONTRACTOR”)
_____________________________
Alexis Jo Maze, CEO/CFO
Dated: __________________, 2025
END OF CONTRACT
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