COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Brett Fulgoni, Director of Public Works
DATE: February 18, 2025
SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Award of Bid to John Madonna Construction Co., Inc. for Well 6s Intertie Project, Bid No. 2024-13
Description:
The City Council will consider approving the award of Bid No. 2024-13 for the construction of the Well 6S Intertie Project. This project consists of installing new water line piping and connections to Well No. 6, along Airpark Drive.
Environmental Notice: Environmental Review for this project was completed through the preparation of an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the City of Santa Maria Well 6 s Intertie Special Project (SCH# 2022120105) pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution awarding a bid to John Madonna Construction Co., Inc., in the amount of $1,153,158.55, for the construction of Well 6s Intertie Project, Bid No. 2024-13.
BACKGROUND:
Under the direction of the City of Santa Maria Utilities Department, the project was designed by HDR Inc. This project will consi st of installing approximately 2,000 feet of new 18-inch ductile iron water line piping and connections to Well No. 6, adjacent to the Santa Maria Public Airport, along Airpark Drive.
DISCUSSION:
The project was extensively advertised for bids. The City received five bids, which were opened on January 14, 2025. A summary of the bids submitted are as follows:
Bidder Bid Amount
John Madonna Construction Co., Inc. $ 1,153,158.55
Tierra Contracting $ 1,434,465.00
The J.F. Will Company Inc. $ 1,461,977.00
Joseph Construction and Consulting Inc
dba Joseph Engineering
$ 1,552,279.19
Specialty Construction, Inc. $ 1,559,400.00
A detailed tabulation of the bids received is attached (Attachment B). Signed proposals and bid bond forms are available for viewing in the office of the Director of Public Works located at 110 South Pine Street, Suite 221, Santa Maria, CA 93458.
The lowest responsive, responsible bid was submitted by John Madonna Construction Co., Inc., in the amount of $1,153,158.55.
John Madonna Construction Co., Inc., from San Luis Obispo, CA has performed and successfully completed similar work for many cities throughout the Central Coast. In addition, they have submitted references for their work history. City staff has checked the firm’s references and are comfortable with the ability of the contractor to perform the work successfully. Therefore, the recommended action is to award the bid to John Madonna Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $1,153,158.55.
Alternative(s)
The alternative to the recommended action would be to reject all bids.
Fiscal Considerations
Funding for this project is supported by the Utilities Department, “Well 6 to Well 11 Intertie” account.
Available Budget Account Amount
002-011-080-52-58
$ 1,546,460.81
Estimated Expenditures Amount
Award
Contingency (20%)
$ 1,153,158.55
$ 230,631.71
Inspection, Testing, Staff Time (10%) $ 138,379.03 Total $ 1,522,169.29
Impact to the Community
The community will benefit from the inter -connect of Well No. 6 to Well No. 11, as this project will provide an additional source of water to the current water supply system.
ATTACHMENTS
A. Resolution
B. Detailed Bid Results
C. Agreement