DATE: June 3, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Public Works Department
TITLE: APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT 1 TO AN EXISTING PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT FOR HEAVY CARPENTRY SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends that the City Council approve Amendment 1 in the amount of $1,175,830, which includes a 10% contingency, to the Public Works Agreement (PWA) with Doherty Concrete (Doherty), for pier decking, guardrail repair and gate replacement, for a revised contract total of $1,250,830; appropriate $1,175,830 from the General Fund Assigned Pier Maintenance account; authorize the City Manager, to execute the amendment upon receipt of all supporting documents; and authorize the Financial Services Director, or designee, to execute the purchase order.
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BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
The Oceanside Municipal Pier, constructed in 1987, is a timber structure supported by timber piles with steel pipe bracing, wood pile caps, stringers, deck planking, and guardrails. The pier is approximately 22 feet in width and extends 1,600 feet in length. Six platforms project from the north and south sides of the pier and accommodate public-serving amenities, including a bait shop, lifeguard tower, restrooms, and related appurtenances.
Consistent with routine maintenance practices and subject to available funding, City staff periodically contracts for the replacement of the timber decking surface and the repair of guardrail components to ensure continued public safety and structural integrity.
In March 2024, the City issued a solicitation for proposals from qualified contractors to provide a multi-year contract for heavy carpentry services. Two bids were received, and Doherty was determined to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the heavy carpentry services contract. The initial contract was for $70,000 but funds were not appropriated or utilized until now.
The scope of work (Exhibit A) provides the specifications and details for the project which i...
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