Public Works Agency
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Item # 19
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Staff Report
September 15, 2026
TOPIC: Award of an Agreement for the Cabrillo Park Restroom and Concession Building Improvements Project
AGENDA TITLE
Agreement with A’s Construction to Provide Restroom and Concession Building Design- Build Services at Cabrillo Park (Project No. 27-6004) (General Fund)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Bruce Anderson Enterprises, Inc. DBA A’s Construction to design and build the Cabrillo Park Restroom and Concession Building Improvement Project for an amount not to exceed $650,000, for a term beginning September 15, 2026 and expiring December 31, 2027, with the option for one, one-year extension (Agreement No.
A-2026-XXX).
2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER 2026-53 will be filed for Project No. 27-6004.
GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: Yes
DISCUSSION
The Public Works Agency oversees the maintenance and improvements of the City's park facilities to ensure they remain safe, functional, and accessible for the public.
Cabrillo Park is a neighborhood park in Santa Ana that provides recreational opportunities for residents through amenities including sports fields, playgrounds, picnic areas, walking paths, and a concession and restroom building that supports daily park activities and community use.
The existing restroom and concession building at Cabrillo Park has reached the end of its useful life and requires significant improvements to meet current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility standards and current building codes. City Council approved a capital improvement project to upgrade the Cabrillo Park restroom and concession building as part of the fiscal year 2026/27 Budget and Capital Improvement Program. The project includes renovation of the existing 490 square foot restroom and
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625 square foot concession facilities; utility investigations and upgrades; selective demolition, structural, civil, architectural, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical improvements; replacement of approximately 3,800 square feet of adjacent sidewalk; and associated site restoration. The project will also include evaluation of restroom configurations during the design phase to determine the most appropriate layout for accessibility, functionality, maintenance, and long-term community use. Construction activities will be coordinated to minimize disruptions to park patrons and will include temporary public restroom facilities, accessible pedestrian access, and site security throughout construction. Upon completion, the improvements will provide a modern, code-compliant, and accessible facility that enhances the overall functionality and user experience at Cabrillo Park.
Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 26-012 was advertised on March 20, 2026 on the City’s online bid management and publication system, PlanetBids. A summary of vendor participation and results is as follows:
2,685 Vendors notified
6 Santa Ana vendors notified
105 Vendors downloaded the bid packet
2 Bids received
1 Bid received from Santa Ana vendor
Proposals were opened on May 21, 2026 and evaluated. Two proposals were submitted by the RFP deadline and both proposals were determined to be responsive to the specifications and met the City’s requirements. A selection committee comprised of Public Works Agency staff reviewed and evaluated the proposals based on the criteria established in the RFP. The final rankings were as follows:
Firm City Ranking
A’s Construction Santa Ana, CA 1
Loghmani & Associates, Inc. Playa del Rey, CA 2
Staff recommends awarding an agreement to the highest-ranked firm, A’s Construction (Exhibit 1). A’s Construction has completed similar public works projects for other agencies, including restroom and ADA renovations for the City of Long Beach and City of Santa Monica, and a community center renovation for the City of Placentia that included new restrooms and a kitchen/concession area, demonstrating relevant experience with restroom, ADA, concession, and other public facility improvements. A’s Construction has previously performed work as a prime contractor for the City of Santa Ana within the past two years, including the Civic Center Wayfinding and Bristol-Edinger Parking Lot Resurfacing and Restriping projects, which were satisfactorily completed, and has also served as an on-call PCC and asphalt contractor. The selected firm demonstrated extensive experience with public works construction projects, strong Award of an Agreement for the Cabrillo Park Restroom and Concession Building Improvements Project
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technical capabilities, clear communication, and strict adherence to schedule and budget.
Project Schedule and Contract Time
The project completion date is December 2027, barring unforeseeable conditions such as rain, natural disasters, or other delays beyond the control of the City and of the Contractor. The contract time for this project, from design to construction completion is approximately one-year, as specified in the proposal documents.
The actual completion date will depend on the contractor’s schedule, material procurement timelines, and any unforeseen delays. The proposed agreement includes a one-year extension option to provide flexibility should additional time be needed to complete the project due to unforeseen conditions. Based on a typical project timeline, the estimated project completion is provided below.
Project Milestones
Milestone Estimated
Completion Date
Notes
Administrative Startup September 2026 Contract execution, bonds, insurance
Design, Plan Check and
Permitting
October 2026 Utility verification and field
research to finalize design.
Plan check and permitting
process.
Material Procurement April 2027 Procurement may take place concurrently with construction.
Contractor Mobilization May 2027 Start of construction activities.
Project Completion December 2027 Based on 160 working days.
The Cabrillo Park Restroom and Concession Building Improvements project was approved by the City Council as part of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program and budget. Funds are budgeted and available to support the project.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the recommended actions are exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15301 (b) of the CEQA Guidelines for projects consisting of repair and maintenance of existing public facilities. The proposed project continues to meet these parameters of the CEQA Guidelines, and Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER-2026-53 will be filed for Project 27-6004 (Exhibit 2).
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FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available for expenditure in the Fiscal Year 2026-27. Any remaining balances not expended by the end of the fiscal year will be presented to City Council for approval of carryovers to Fiscal Year 2027-28.
Fiscal
Year
Accounting
Unit – Account
No.
(Project No.)
Fund
Description
Accounting Unit,
Account Description Amount
CURRENT BUDGET
2026-27 01117607-66220
(27-6004) General Fund
PWA Services,
Improvements Other
Than Buildings
$650,000
TOTAL $650,000
EXHIBIT(S)
1. Agreement with A’s Construction
2. Environmental Determination
Submitted By: Rodolfo Rosas, P.E., Acting Executive Director of Public Works Approved By: Alvaro Nuñez, City Manager