Santa Ana
City Council
15. Award of a Construction Contract to GEMS Environmental Management Services, Inc.
to Construct the Fire Station 71 Fuel Station Replacement Project (Project No. 24-
6054) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $935,150 in construction funds
for the Fire Station 71 Fuel Station Replacement Project (Project No. 24-6054).
2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of
$935,150, which includes $748,120 for the construction contract, $112,218 for
contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $74,812 for unanticipated or
unforeseen work.
3. Award a construction contract to GEMS Environmental Management Services, Inc.,
the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of
$748,120, subject to change orders, for construction of the Fire Station 71 Fuel
Station Replacement Project (Project No. 24-6054), for a term beginning February 17,
2026, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
4. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review No. ER-2026-15 will be filed for Project No. 24-6054.