Public Works Agency
www.santa-ana.org/pw
Item # 8
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Staff Report
July 7, 2026
TOPIC: Purchase Order Contract for Insecticidal Latex Coating Services for Sewer Manholes
AGENDA TITLE
Purchase Order Contract with Golden Bell Products Corp for Insecticidal Latex Coating Services for Sewer Manholes (Specification No. 26-051) (Non-General Fund)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Award a purchase order contract to Golden Bell Products Corp. for insecticidal latex coating services for an amount not to exceed $100,000, for the one-year term beginning July 7, 2026, and expiring July 6, 2027, with provision for four, one-year renewal options, for a total amount not to exceed $500,000.
GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: Yes
DISCUSSION
The Public Works Agency (PWA) maintains the City’s sanitary sewer system, consisting of 400 miles of pipeline and 9,000 manholes. Pest and insect infestations in the sewer system is controlled by applying an insecticidal latex coating. This manhole treatment remains effective for 18 months after application, making it a cost-effective and efficient method for insect control. Due to the specialized materials, equipment, and expertise required, the City contracts with a private company to perform these services.
Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 2-807 (a) authorizes the City to make non-bid purchases of services, supplies, materials, and equipment whenever it shall appear that there is only one reasonably available source. Golden Bell Products Corp. holds the sole distribution and application rights for insecticidal latex coating in the State of California and has provided insecticidal latex coating services to the City for several years. The company also provides treatment services to approximately 85 other cities and agencies throughout California, including the Los Angeles County Sanitation District.
Purchase Order Contract for Insecticidal Latex Coating Services for Sewer Manholes July 7, 2026
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Staff recommends awarding a purchase order contract to Golden Bell Products Corp. to treat approximately 3,636 sanitary sewer manholes annually, maintaining the integrity of the sewer system and minimizing insect-related nuisances throughout the community.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
There is no environmental impact associated with this action.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are budgeted and available in the following accounts for the Fiscal Year 2026-27.
Subsequent fiscal year funding for renewal options, if exercised, will be included in the proposed budget for City Council consideration.
Fiscal Year Accounting
Unit-Account
#
Fund
Description
Accounting Unit,
Account
Description
Amount
2026-27 05617640-
62300
Sanitary Sewer
Service
Sanitary Sewer
Service, Contract
Services
Professional
$ 100,000
2027-28 05617640-
62300
Sanitary Sewer
Service
Sanitary Sewer
Service, Contract
Services
Professional
$ 100,000
2028-29 05617640-
62300
Sanitary Sewer
Service
Sanitary Sewer
Service, Contract
Services
Professional
$ 100,000
2029-30 05617640-
62300
Sanitary Sewer
Service
Sanitary Sewer
Service, Contract
Services
Professional
$ 100,000
2030-31 05617640-
62300
Sanitary Sewer
Service
Sanitary Sewer
Service, Contract
Services
Professional
$ 100,000
TOTAL: $ 500,000
EXHIBIT(S)
1. Golden Bell Products Corp. Quote
Submitted By: Rodolfo Rosas, P.E., Acting Executive Director, Public Works Agency Approved By: Alvaro Nuñez, City Manager