TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager
FROM: Christopher Cash, Public Works Director
1. SUBJECT
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Award of Contract to Calpromax Engineering, Inc. for Traffic Signal Installation and Fiber Optic Communication for Walnut Avenue and Orange Street
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2. SUMMARY
Bids for Traffic Signal Installation and Fiber Optic Communication for Walnut Avenue and Orange Street were received and opened on October 15, 2026, Bid No. 26-27.09. Six bidders responded to the notice inviting bids. The apparent low bidder is Calpromax Engineering, Inc. of Placentia, California in the amount of $587,975.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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Approve the contract with Calpromax Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $646,772, representing an original bid amount of $587,975 plus a 10% contingency of $58,797, for Traffic Signal Installation and Fiber Optic Communication for Walnut Avenue and Orange Street; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
The expense for this contract is $646,772 and will be funded through Reimbursable Capital Projects (550):
550-5703-87101-255075 Walnut Avenue and Orange Street Traffic Signal Installation
Under the Traffic Signal Payment Agreement approved November 12, 2024, Chapman University will reimburse the City for actual eligible project costs, including construction and authorized change orders. Following completion and acceptance, the City will be responsible for ongoing operation, maintenance, repair, and replacement costs.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 5: Improve Infrastructure, Mobility, and Technology
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
In Fall 2023, Chapman University (Chapman) proposed a new traffic signal at the Walnut Avenue and Orange Street intersection along with a proposal to fund its design and construction. To determine the appropriateness of a traffic signal at this location and ensure it would be operationally compatible with...
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