Item 23 - Construction Contract for the Portola Splash Pad Project

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Construction Contract for the Portola Splash Pad Project January 20, 2026 Page 2 into high -impact community amenities that enhance public health and recreational opportunities. The addition of a splash pad supports the City's broader parks and recreation goals by activating underutilized park space, improving park functionality, and enhancing quality -of -life amenities for residents. The project location was identified and approved by City Council as a priority project on October 15, 2024, following prior planning efforts to expand equitable recreational opportunities citywide. This project represents the first splash pad to be constructed under the City's long-range park improvement initiatives and is intended to serve as a prototype for future similar facilities. Construction is scheduled to begin in February 2026, with the goal of opening the facility for public use by summer 2026. Upon completion, the park will feature upgraded ADA-compliant restroom facilities and a fully operational splash pad with ongoing maintenance incorporated into existing PWA operations. The project advances the City's adopted Parks Master Plan by improving park infrastructure, enhancing public safety and accessibility, and providing heat -relief amenities during warmer months, in support of the City's long-term vision for inclusive, resilient, and well -activated public spaces. Proiect Advertisement and Contractor Procurement To provide an opportunity for local vendors to submit bids, the City notified a total of 2,545 regional vendors via PlanetBids, many of which are Santa Ana based. Furthermore, staff specifically reached out to Santa Ana vendors to encourage their participation in bids. A total of four bids were received. Zero bids were received from Santa Ana contractors. As legally required, a Notice Inviting Bids was advertised in the Orange County Register newspaper on November 26, 2025 and December 3, 2025. The project was also advertised in PlanetBids from November 26, 2025 to December 18, 2025. Bids were received electronically via PlanetBids on December 18, 2025. No bid protest was submitted by any of the bidders during the bid protest period. A copy of construction plans, contracts, specifications, and all related reference materials (such as The Greenbook) are available for public review at the City's Public Works Agency, Central Files office located in City Hall. Bid Results Summary RANK BIDDER'S NAME LOCATION BASE BID 1 Golden Gate Steel, Inc. Norwalk, CA $1,974,000 2 USA Construction Los Angeles, CA $1,980,680 3 VSI Technologies San Diego, CA $2,099,999 4 YMC Irvine, CA $2,444,000 A total of four bids were received and all four were deemed responsive. Golden Gate Steel, Inc. submitted the lowest responsive bid in the amount of $1,974,000 (Exhibit 2).