City Council

28. CONSIDER AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO EARTHSCAPES LANDSCAPES, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,300,648, PLUS A 15% CONSTRUCTION CONTINGENCY OF $1,395,097.20, FOR A TOTAL NOT- TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $10,695,745.20, FOR THE MEDIAN STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (PROJECT NO. 1801) ALONG PORTIONS OF AVALON BOULEVARD AND CARSON STREET, AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-125 TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE AN ADDITIONAL $3,995,745.20 FROM THE GENERAL FUND BALANCE TO FULLY FUND PROJECT CONSTRUCTION (CITY COUNCIL) RECOMMENDED ACTION — 1. AWARD a construction contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Earthscapes Landscapes, Inc., for Project No. 1801, Median Streetscape Improvements, in an amount not to exceed $9,300,648; and, — 2. AUTHORIZE a 15% construction contingency in the amount of $1,395,097.20 to address unforeseen site conditions, necessary changes, and additional work required to complete the project, for a total construction authorization not to exceed $10,695,745.20; and, — 3. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-125, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND, SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS, ENTERPRISE FUNDS, AND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) FUND,” authorizing an additional appropriation of $3,995,745.20 from the General Fund balance to fully fund the construction contract and contingency; and, — 4. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the construction contract with Earthscapes Landscapes, Inc., following approval as to form by the City Attorney.