FROM:
Engineering
SUBJECT:
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Award a Construction Contract for the City Hall Renovation Project - Phase II (City Hall; Bid No. DE-26-91-SB)
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Award bid and authorize the City Manager to enter into a construction contract with Swinerton Builders for the construction of the City Hall Renovation Project - Phase II (City Hall) in the amount of $49,422,000.00 and authorize a 10% contingency in the amount of $4,942,200.00 (Bid No. DE-26-91-SB).
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COUNCIL GOALS:
• To invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by maintaining and improving the city's existing infrastructure.
• To invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by providing for the development of new infrastructure.
DISCUSSION:
The City Hall Renovation Project - Phase II (City Hall) will be constructed in place of the existing City Hall building located at 8353 Sierra Ave, Fontana CA 92335 and shall consist of demolishing the existing one-story building, construction a two-story municipal building, remodel of the existing Development Services Organization (DSO) building, construction of a pedestrian bridge between the DSO building and the new City Hall building, utility installation, procurement of furniture, fixtures & equipment, in addition to all related on-site and off-site improvements. The intent of the building is to serve as the primary public interface for residents and businesses within the City and provide office spaces for City staff, provide public and employee parking on the Civic Campus.
On February 26, 2026, the bids for this project were opened. A total of nine (9) bids were received ranging from $49,422,000.00 to $63,750,000.00. The Engineer’s estimate was $58,000,000.00. Purchasing notified 859 vendors and 305 bidders downloaded the bid packet. After reviewing the proposed bid documents and performing reference checks, Engineering staff has determined Swinerton Builders to be the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder in the amount of $49,422,000.00.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The fiscal impact associated with the approval of this item is $49,422,000.00 with a $4,942,200.00 contingency, for a total of $54,364,200.00 for the full term of the construction contract. The $54,364,200.00 is included in the 2025-2026 budget in the City Hall Renovation Phase 2 Project # 37600012 in the Capital Reinvestment Fund # 601.
MOTION:
Approve staff recommendation.