Westminster City Council
SUBJECT
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Award of Contract for the Bolsa Chica Road Improvement Project - Plan No. P-2685.
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From: Jake Ngo, Public Works Director
Requested by: Administration
Prepared by: Cindy Huynh, Civil Engineering Associate
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommendation
A. Approve the award of contract to the lowest and responsible bidder, R.J. Noble Company, in the amount of $2,527,313 and reject all other bids;
B. Authorize a 10% contingency in the amount of $252,731.30 for potential change orders; and
C. Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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BACKGROUND
The Bolsa Chica Road Improvement Project was approved by the Mayor and City Council as part of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The project will rehabilitate Bolsa Chica Road from 625 feet north of Duncannon Road to Rancho Road. The project plans, specifications, and authorization to solicit bids were approved by the Mayor and City Council on August 12, 2026.
The Public Works Department publicly advertised the project and received seven sealed bids. The bids were opened on October 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The following bids were received:
Ranking Bidder Bid Amount
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R.J. Noble Company P.O. Box 620 Orange, CA 92856 Jennifer De Longh jenniferdeiongh@RJNobleCompany.com |
$2,527,313.00 |
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2 |
All American Asphalt 400 E. Sixth St. Corona, CA 92879 Ed Carlson (951) 736-7600 publicworks@allamericanasphalt.com |
$2,597,388.96 |
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3 |
Hardy & Harper, Inc. 32 Rancho Circle Lake Forest, CA 92630 Anika Aragon (949) 273-6125 aaragon@hardyandharper.com |
$2,632,000.00 |
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4 |
Calmex Engineering, Inc. 22750 S. Lilca Ave. Bloomington, CA 92316 Jorden Morgado (909) 546-1311 jordenm@calmex.us |
$2,752,712.00 |
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5 |
Sequel Contractors, Inc. 13546 Imperial Hwy. Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 Justin Pack (562) 802-7227 justin@sequelcontractors.com |
$2,799,344.40 |
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6 |
Onyx Paving Company 22707 La Palma Ave. Yorba Linda, CA 92887 Leslie Rocha (714) 632-6699 bid@onyxpaving.com |
$2,882,000.00 |
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7 |
Excel Paving Company 2230 Lemon Ave. Long Beach, CA 90806 Crissa Phillips (562) 599-5841 estimating@excelpaving.net |
$3,128,834.78 |
A detailed bid summary is provided in Attachment 2.
Scope of Work
The project generally consists of:
• Removal and replacement of damaged curbs & gutters, concrete spandrel, and sidewalks;
• Installation of one (1) concrete bus pad;
• Cold milling and resurfacing of existing AC pavement with new rubberized asphalt;
• Adjusting existing sewer and storm drain manholes and water valves; and
• Replacing traffic control signs and re-establishing traffic striping, pavement markings, and related work.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for the contract with R.J. Noble Company, including the 10% contingency, in the amount of $2,780,044.30 is available in the following CIP accounts:
1. Account No. 55026-262602 - “Bolsa Chica Street Improvements - Rancho Rd to Duncannon (M2)”, in the amount of $317,242.30.
2. Account No. 55036-362602 - “Bolsa Chica Street Improvements - Rancho Rd to Duncannon (RMRA)”, in the amount of $2,462,802.00.
LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney’s Office has reviewed as to form.
CONCLUSION
Awarding the contract to R.J. Noble Company, the lowest and responsible bidder, will allow for the rehabilitation and improvement of Bolsa Chica Road from 625 feet north of Duncannon Road to Rancho Road. R.J. Noble Company has performed satisfactorily for the City of Westminster on multiple previous street improvement projects.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Project Location Map
2. Bid Summary
3. Agreement
4. Contractor’s Proposal
5. Preconstruction Photos
REVIEWED BY
Erin Backs, Finance Director
City Attorney’s Office
Christine Cordon, City Manager