Item Number: 25
City Council / Board of Directors
Written Communications
Meeting of: July 15, 2025
Submitted By:
James Murawski, Airport Director
Subject:
Building 701 Demolition, Standard Construction Agreement, Project #CC25-134 Recommendation:
That the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority Board of Directors approve the award of a Standard Construction Agreement with Vertex Civil, LLC, for Building 701 Demolition, Project #CC25-134, with the total compensation not to exceed $355,360.
Fiscal Impact:
The award of this agreement will result in the expenditure of budgeted operations funds from Airport Account 4501130A-52415 in the amount not to exceed $355,360. The current available budget amount is $450,000. The budget is outlined as follows:
Current Budget
Balance
4501130A-52415 Building 701 Demolition $450,000
Strategic Plan Goal:
Goal E. Invest in Infrastructure: Project #CC25-134 invests in infrastructure by removing a dilapidated building that will prepare the site for future development.
Background:
Building 701 at the Southern California Logistics Airport is located outside of the Airport Operations Area in a rectangular plot of land bordered by George Boulevard, Readiness Street, and Phantom West. This two story, 19,800 square foot structure was constructed in 1968. Due to lack of demand, this office building has not been occupied since it was abandoned by the Air Force in 1992.
Staff has determined that the building is an ideal candidate for demolition, given the lack of demand and the ideal location for future development of aeronautical support buildings, 3 8
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including the potential for one or two wide body capable aircraft hangars.
If demand existed to occupy the building, the cost to remedy the multitude of occupancy issues would be prohibitive given the relatively small size of the building. The entire HVAC system and ducting would need to be replaced. The entire roof would need to be rebuilt as some areas have collapsed into the building, allowing rainwater, frost, dust, birds, and sunshine into the interior of the building. Abundant asbestos containing material located in the building would need to be remediated. Restrooms would need to be upgraded to comply with modern building codes. An elevator may have to be installed to allow people with disabilities to access the second floor. A comprehensive fire suppression system would need to be installed, including pipes, sensors, sprinklers, backflow devices, and a fire panel. Building inspections from 1990 and 1994 indicate that the building lacks adequate fire escapes, the design and construction of which would add additional costs. The building has twenty-two vintage 1968 windows, several of which are broken, that are not compliant with modern energy efficiency standards. The entire interior of the building would need new paint, flooring, lighting fixtures, and electrical and communication upgrades to accommodate modern office equipment.
Given the lengthy and prohibitive repair costs needed to rehabilitate this building, the lack of demand since abandonment in the early 1990’s, and the prime location for future development, Staff determined that the best remedy for this building is complete demolition.
Discussion:
The demolition of Building 701 will require abatement and removal of approximately 35,000 square feet of asbestos containing material in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations by licensed contractors. All utilities for the building will be cut and capped according to applicable regulations. The entire building will be demolished and removed, including the concrete slab and footings. The harvested concrete will be stored on the Airport to be crushed for use as base material for future road and runway rehabilitation projects. The site will then be backfilled with clean dirt and compacted to the existing grade.
A project of this size and scope requires the skills of an experienced, licensed contractor.
To procure a contractor, Staff worked with the City Purchasing team to develop a solicitation package in compliance with City Municipal Code §2.28.200. Staff advertised the Notice Inviting Bids on May 07, 2025, in the Daily Press and on May 14, 2025, in the San Bernardino Sun. The project announcement was emailed to twenty-nine (29) representatives of contractors in the demolition and construction industry. Staff conducted a formal, mandatory pre-bid meeting and Job Walk for Building 701 Demolition, Project #CC25-134 on May 21, 2025, which was attended by twenty-five (25) contractors. On June 05, 2025, staff received and opened eleven (11) bids for the project, which are listed as follows:
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Company: Location: Bid:
Vertex Civil, LLC Anaheim, CA 355,360
Interior Demolition, Inc Newhall, CA 359,998
Integrated Remedial Demolition Anaheim, CA 417,930
Resource Environmental Cerritos, CA 441,461
Ampco Contracting Irvine, CA 443,130
American Integrated Orange, CA 449,570
Unlimited Environ Santa Fe Springs, CA 463,194
Precision Env Ventura, CA 463,906
JL McDaniels Bakersfield, CA 469,820.47
KNC Apple Valley, CA 471,634
ACT Inc Upland, CA 497,700
Staff carefully evaluated each bid in accordance with City Municipal Code §2.28.040 and determined the best value bidder to be Vertex Civil, LLC, on account of their experience, qualifications, and overall price. A minor bid discrepancy on a single line item from Vertex Civil LLC, was observed and waived by staff in accordance with City Municipal Code §2.28.045
The contract award presented herein has been competitively solicited in accordance with City Municipal Code §2.28.200. For the reasons presented herein, staff recommends that the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority Board of Directors approve the award of a Standard Construction Agreement to Vertex Civil, LLC, for Building 701 Demolition, Project #CC25-134, in the amount not to exceed $355,360.
Staff remains available for any questions or comments you may have.
JM/see
Attachments: A. Site Map
B. Construction Agreement
C. Vertex Civil, LLC, Bid Proposal Price Schedule
D. Municipal Code 2.28.200
E. Municipal Code 2.28.040
F. Municipal Code 2.28.045