Department of Public Works
Reference: Sable Blvd Intersection Improvements
To: Mayor Gregory Mills and Members of City Council
Through: Michael P. Martinez, City Manager
Prepared By: Greg Labrie, Public Works Director
Date Prepared: May 12, 2026
PURPOSE
Requesting City Council’s approval for the procurement of Sable Blvd Intersection Improvements by awarding a contract to SEMA Construction, deemed the most responsive and responsible bidder of the bids received in response to the published solicitation, and approving the resolution giving the City Manager, or designee, authority to sign the contract. Per City Code Section 3-8-30(b): “All materials, services, and construction contracts, except as otherwise provided in this Article, with an estimated cost greater than five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) shall be awarded through the formal solicitation procedure by the City Council. After due notice inviting bids, purchase orders and contracts shall be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.”
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
The Sable Blvd Intersection Improvements Project includes intersection widening, added turn lanes, and associated transportation safety and mobility enhancements. The project scope includes roadway improvements, traffic operations upgrades, and all work necessary to complete the improvements.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Sufficient appropriation exists for the project.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommendation is to award the bid submitted by SEMA Construction, in the amount of $7,716,512 as this Bid has been deemed the lowest, most responsive, and responsible of those received.
OPTIONS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
• Add to the May 19 Consent Agenda
• Add to the May 19 Council Regular Agenda
• Other Direction by Council
ATTACHMENTS:
• Presentation