FROM:
Engineering
SUBJECT:
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Award a Construction Bid for the Old Timers Renovation Project (DE-26-06-SB).
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
1. Award bid and authorize the City Manager to enter into a construction contract with Estate Design and Construction for the construction of the Old Timers Renovation Project in the amount of $528,900.00 and authorize a 10% contingency amount of $52,890.00 (DE-26-06-SB).
2. Authorize the City Manager to enter into any and all utility agreements, utility easements, and subsequent agreements on behalf of the City of Fontana for the Old Timers Renovation Project (DE-26-06-SB).
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COUNCIL GOALS:
• Promote economic development by concentrating on job creation.
• Promote economic development by pursuing business attraction, retention, and expansion.
• Practice sound fiscal management by living within our means while investing in the future.
DISCUSSION:
The Old Timers Renovation Project will result in the renovation of the existing building space, previously used for storage and as a low service meeting hall, into a modern restaurant space, including the additional of updated plumbing, electrical, HVAC and elevator to support the addition of a partial second floor. The contract noted above will complete Phase 1 of a 3-phase renovation. The proposed improvements will provide an opportunity for a restaurant operator to open for a moderate additional expense in advance of market demand, aiding in the process of expediating a market-based revitalization of downtown.
On September 2, 2025, at 9:00am, the bids for this contract were opened. A total of seven (7) bids were received ranging from $528,900.00 to $1,750,000.00. Estate Design and Construction is the lowest bidder in the amount of $528,900.00. The architect’s estimate was $554,744.00. After reviewing the bid responses, Purchasing and Public Works staff have determined Estate Design and Construction to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The fiscal impact associated with the approval of this item is $581,790.00 for the full term of the construction contract and is not included in the 2025-26 adopted budget. The necessary budget adjustments will be included in the next Quarterly Budget Adjustment in project string 37600080-601-A-8329, Fund 601 - Capital Reinvestment.
MOTION:
Approve staff recommendation.