DATE: August 5, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Development Services Department
TITLE: AWARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT FOR THE APPLE STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends that the City Council award a Public Works Agreement (PWA) to R.P. General Construction Inc., in the amount of $608,616, for the proposed Apple Street Improvements project; authorize the City Engineer to execute Contract Change Orders up to the amount of $200,000 as may be necessary; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement upon receipt of all supporting documents.
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BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
Apple Street is located south of the Goat Hill Park Golf Course and runs parallel to Oceanside Boulevard. The projects limits extend along Apple Street from Goat Hill Drive to Greenbrier Drive.
The project will close an existing sidewalk gap along the north side of Apple Street by constructing new sidewalk, provide additional parking spots through the installation of diagonal striping to better serve the nearby residences and businesses, reconstruct the asphalt concrete pavement and associated cross gutter to allow for smoother roads, and upgrade pedestrian curb ramps to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
The Project was advertised on May 11, 2026, in accordance with City Procurement Policy AD-21. Twelve (12) bids were received on June 22, 2026 and publicly opened (Attachment 2). After Staff performed a detailed analysis of the bids, it was determined that R.P General Construction, Inc. was the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
Construction is anticipated to begin by early Fall 2026 and be completed in approximately three months.
FISCAL IMPACT
Construction costs for the proposed Project, including staff time, inspection, and project contingency, are estimated to be $888,616. A contingency of $200,000 is requested to address potential site conditions that might require field change orders, avoiding schedule delays and ensuring Apple Street is fully re-opened within the expected timeline. Available funding in FY2025-2026 is to be carried over into FY2026-2027 to complete the proposed project, and is shown in the table below.
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DESCRIPTION |
COSTS |
Apple Street Improvements |
McNeil Street Improvements |
|
|
|
902199325212.5703.10600 |
902191324265.5703.10600 |
|
PWA |
$ 608,616 |
$ 580,627 |
$ 27,989 |
|
Contingency |
$ 200,000 |
|
$ 200,000 |
|
City Staff |
$ 50,000 |
|
$ 50,000 |
|
Inspections |
$ 30,000 |
|
$ 30,000 |
|
Total Costs |
$ 888,616 |
$ 580,627 |
$ 307,989 |
|
Available FY26-27 Funds |
$ 580,627 |
$ 724,315 |
Therefore, sufficient funding is available for the proposed project.
COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE REPORT
Does not apply.
CITY ATTORNEY’S ANALYSIS
The bid documents were previously reviewed by the City Attorney and approved as to form. The contract must be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder whose bid is responsive to the call for bids. “Responsible bidder” means a bidder who has demonstrated the attributes of trustworthiness, as well as quality, fitness, capacity, and experience to satisfactorily perform the public works contract. City Council also has authority to reject all bids and re-advertise.
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Prepared by: Luis Cardenas, Associate Engineer
Reviewed by: Brian Thomas, Acting Development Services Director
Submitted by: Jonathan Borrego, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
1. Construction Site Plan
2. Bid Tabulation Sheet