Under current conditions, flooding occurs on various streets and yards of homes fronting the streets between Dale Street and Josephine Street and between Garden Grove Boulevard and Stanford Avenue. Engineering staff analyzed the conditions and prepared plans and specifications for the construction of a storm drain to address the flooding concerns.

Staff solicited bids for this project pursuant to Municipal Code Section 2.50.100. The project was advertised for the third time on October 1, 2021, and the bid opening occurred on November 23, 2021, at 11:00 a.m.  

Five (5) bids were received by the City Clerk's office.  The lowest  bidder, Cedro Construction, was disqualified as nonresponsive due to incomplete document submittal. More specifically, they did not include a Letter of Assent with their bid documents for compliance with the Community Workforce Agreement (CWA). Also the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise  commitment and Good Faith Effort forms were incomplete or improperly completed by the contractor as necessary to comply with federal requirements.  As a result, the lowest qualified bidder is Vasilj Inc., with a total bid amount of $ 3,197,655. While the bid exceeds the Engineer’s Estimate it is within the project budget.  Vasilj Inc. licenses, references, and all other documentation have been reviewed and verified by staff, and found to be in order. 

There is no impact to the General Fund.  This improvement is included in the 2021-2022 Capital Improvement Budget, and it is funded by Community Development Block Grant funds, gas tax, drainage fees, and Water Capital funds. 

It is recommended that the City Council:

• Award a Contract to Vasilj Inc, in the amount of $3,197,655, for Project No. CP-1007000, Acacia-Josephine Storm Drain Improvements;  and

• Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement, and make minor modifications as appropriate thereto on behalf of the City.

By: Mike Santos, P.E., Associate Engineer