Submitted By: Public Works
Prepared By: Masako Hennequin, Senior Civil Engineer
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CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO TOWO ENTERPRISE INC. FOR CDBG SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS FOR AVENIDA DE LA ESTRELLA, CIP PROJECT NO. 17809, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $67,640, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
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Summary:
The City Council is being asked to consider adoption of a resolution (Attachment 1) to award and authorize execution of a construction contract with TOWO Enterprise Inc., in an amount not to exceed $67,640, for the CDBG Sidewalk Improvements for Avenida De La Estrella (Attachment 2).
Background:
This project is funded with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The proposed sidewalk project for Avenida De La Estrella was identified and approved for CDBG funding in the Annual Action Plan. The project is located on the west side of Avenida De La Estrella (Attachment 3), adjacent to Bonito Canyon Park. Existing curb and gutter are present, but no sidewalk exists along this stretch of Avenida De La Estrella. This project will construct approximately 930 LF of new 4’ wide concrete sidewalk beginning at 1305 Avenida De La Estrella and terminating at the intersection of La Rhonda and Avenida De La Estrella. It also includes installing a stackable block retaining wall and relocating one street sign and a mailbox.
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Existing path
Existing path
Staff completed the project plans and specifications in-house. On September 3, 2026, staff contacted local contractors, published a notice inviting bids for this project in the San Clemente Times, and published a bid solicitation on PlanetBids. The City opened bids on September 24, 2026, and the Bid Summary table below presents the results. Bids ranged from $67,640 to $178,680. No bids came from businesses based in San Clemente. The lowest re...
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