FROM:
Public Works
SUBJECT:
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Structural Truss repair at Fire Station No. 72
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Approve and award the bid to Vandert Construction, Inc. in the amount of $132,000.00 and authorize a 10% contingency in the amount of $13,200.00 to replace the damaged structural web truss at Fire Station No. 72 (PW-26-280-CC).
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COUNCIL GOALS:
• Invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by maintaining and improving the city's existing infrastructure.
DISCUSSION:
Fontana Fire Station No. 72 requires critical structural repairs to its main roof truss system to ensure long-term facility safety and operational readiness. The City formally advertised the bid electronically at 2:00 PM on June 30, 2026, under Bid (PW-26-280-CC). Nine hundred ninety-seven (997) vendors were notified of the bid. Bid packets were downloaded/received by fifty-five (55) vendors, and we received eleven (11) bid responses. Forty-eight (48) Fontana vendors were notified. No Fontana vendor responses were received. Staff reviewed all submitted bids for responsiveness and technical compliance with city specifications. Vandert Construction, Inc. was determined to be the lowest responsible and responsive bidder with a base bid of $132,000.00. Purchasing recommends awarding the construction contract to Vandert Construction, Inc. to initiate immediate repairs and minimize station downtime.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The fiscal impact associated with the approval of this item is $132,000.00 including a 10% contingency for a project total of $145,200.00. Funds are not included in the FY2026-27 budget and are being requested in the first quarter. All necessary budget adjustments will be included in the next quarterly FY2026-27 budget report in fund 61037317-8313.
MOTION:
Approve staff recommendation