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CC:PFA - CONSENT ITEM: (1) Award of a Construction Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc in the Amount of $2,396,080 for the FY2026-27 Residential Pavement Rehabilitation Project, PS-005; (2) Authorization to the Public Works Director to Approve Change Orders to the Onyx Paving Company Contract in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $600,000 to Cover Contingency Costs (25%) and Paving of Additional Streets; (3) Authorization of a Task Order in the Amount of $148,216 with Transtech for Construction Inspection Services for the FY2026-27 Residential Pavement Rehabilitation Project, PS-005, Pursuant to the City’s On-Call Agreement with Transtech; (4) Authorization to the Public Works Director to Approve Amendments to the Transtech Task Order in an Additional Amount Not to Exceed $37,000 to Cover Contingency Costs (25%).
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Meeting Date: September 28, 2026
Contact/Dept.: Diana Szymanski, Associate Engineer/Public Works
Phone Number: (310) 253-5623
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [ ] General Fund: Yes [X] No [ ]
Attachments: Yes [] No [ X ]
Public Notification: E-Mail: GovDelivery - Meetings and Agendas - City Council (09/24/2026)
Dept Approval: Nick Zornes, Acting Public Works Director (09/15/2026)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council (1) award a construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc in the amount of $2,396,080 for the FY2026-27 Residential Pavement Rehabilitation Project, PS-005; (2) authorize the Public Works Director to approve change orders to the Onyx Paving Company contract in an amount not to exceed $600,000 to cover contingency costs (25%) and paving of additional streets; (3) authorize a task order in the amount of $148,216 with Transtech for construction inspection services for the FY2026-27 Residential Pavement Rehabilitation Project, PS-005, pursuant to the City’s on-call agreement with Transtech; (4) authorize the Public Works Director to approve amendments to the Transtech task order in an additional amount not to exceed $37,000 to cover contingency costs (25%).
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Based on the ratings of the Pavement Condition Index in the pavement management system and staff evaluation, the following streets have been selected to be resurfaced:
1. Playa Ct between South End/City Limits to Playa St
2. Corryne Pl between South End/City Limits to Slauson Ave
3. Jordan Way between Jefferson Blvd to Virginia Ave
4. Cattaraugus Ave between Washington Blvd to City Limits
5. Hutchinson Ave between Washington Blvd to City Limits
6. Lindblade Dt between Ince Blvd to Higuera St
7. Vinton Ave between Braddock Dr to Culver Blvd
8. Albright Ave between Washington Blvd to Washington Pl
9. Galvin St between Northgate St to End
10. Berryman Ave between Washington Blvd to Washington Pl
11. Coolidge Ave between Washington Blvd to Washington Pl
12. Coobms Ave between South End to Farragut Dr
13. Globe Ave between South End to Venice Blvd
14. Hargis St between Washington Blvd to City Limits
15. Braddock Dr between Sepulveda Blvd/PCC Concrete Limit to Harter Ave
16. Farragut Dr between Mentone Ave to Jasmine Ave
17. Vicstone Ct between City Limit to Lenawee Ave
18. Lenawee Ave between Stoneview Dr to City Limits
19. Perham Dr between Wrightcrest Dr to Ivy Way
20. Ver Halen Ct from West End to Ivy Wy
21. Keystone Ave from Farragut Dr to Braddock Dr
22. Westwood Blvd from Washington Blvd to Venice Blvd
The scope of work includes removal and replacement of 2 inches of rubberized asphalt concrete pavement including several full depth asphalt removal and replacement, removal and replacement of uplifted concrete curb/gutter and curb ramp, sidewalks, and striping and pavement markers.
Additionally, the project includes additional pavement resurfacing as follows:
• Veteran’s Memorial Parking Lot & Teen Center Parking Lot Resurfacing, PA008Minor Pavement Repair, PZ554: Jacob Street, at McManus Ave, Settlement Repair
• Furthermore, staff requested additive bids for the following alley paving, Alley Improvements, PZ295:Alley north of Elenda Street, between Farragut Drive and Franklin Street
• Alley north of Elenda Street, between Garfield Avenue and Braddock Drive
• Alley north of Washington Boulevard, between Dauphine Avenue and Comey Avenue
On August 10, 2026, the City Council approved the plans and specifications and authorized the publication of the Notice Inviting Bids for the FY2026-27 Residential Pavement Rehabilitation Project, PS-005.
On January 12, 2026, the City Council approved the plans and specifications and authorized the publication of the Notice Inviting Bids for the Veteran’s Memorial Parking Lot & Teen Center Parking Lot Resurfacing Project, PA-008.
Construction Bids
The competitive bid procurement was posted on PlanetBids on August 13, 2026. On September 10, 2026, the City’s Finance Department/Purchasing Division opened the bids, and below is a summary of the bid proposals received:
Contractor Base Bid Amount
Onyx Paving Company, Inc $2,096,000.00
Calmec Engineering, Inc $2,176,676.00
Toro Enterprises, Inc $2,188,413.90
Hardy & Harper, Inc $2,357,000.00
All American Asphalt $2,397,217.00
Hami Construction, Inc $2,697.999.00
PALP dba Excel $2,850,046.00
Contractor Additive Bid Additive Bid
Elenda Alleys Washington Alley
Onyx Paving Company, Inc $300,080 $325,920
Calmec Engineering, Inc $209,627 $198,457
Toro Enterprises, Inc $140,314.80 $145,423.75
Hardy & Harper, Inc $350,000 $300,000
All American Asphalt $286,780 $300,935
Hami Construction, Inc $188,620 $197,500
PALP dba Excel $279,575 $278,197
Staff reviewed the seven sets of contractors bid documents and determined Onyx Paving Company, Inc submitted the lowest responsive and responsible total base bid amount. Staff reviewed the bid proposal and found the bid documents responsive and complete. Its bond and contractor’s license were reviewed and determined to meet City requirements. Onyx Paving Company, Inc is a well-established paving contractor and has completed many similar projects throughout cities in southern California with satisfactory performance and previously in Culver City.
Due to available funding for PZ-295, staff recommends reallocating $75,000 from PS-005 Fund 499 to PZ-295 Fund 499, and awarding the two Elenda Alley Paving projects only.
The alley north of Washington Blvd between Dauphine Avenue and Comey Avenue will be repaved when future funding is available.
The total contract award amount is Base Bid $2,096,000 plus the Additive Bid for two Elenda Alleys $300,080 for a total of $2,396,080.00.
Construction Inspection Services
On July 10, 2023, staff presented City Council the results of the request for qualifications process conducted for on-call traffic engineering, civil engineering, construction management, inspection services, facility maintenance, geotechnical, and hazardous material testing. In response, the City Council approved five-year (2023-2028) professional services agreements with 26 individual firms, including Transtech.
On August 26, 2026, an RFP for Construction Inspection Services was sent to all seven consultants on the 2023-2028 on-call Construction Management and Inspection list. Three responses were received September 10, 2026. Staff reviewed all three proposals and determined Transtech provided the most comprehensive proposal at a reasonable fee, and best met the needs for this project.
Additionally, a material testing service and survey monumentation service was selected from the City’s pre-approved on-call engineering firms.
In accordance with City Council Resolution 2026-R057 and the on-call process detailed in the July 10, 2023 staff report, all expenditures with a particular on-call consultant in excess of $100,000 in a fiscal year must be approved by the City Council. The proposed expenditures with Transtech exceed this threshold and therefore must be approved by the City Council.
Project Schedule
Construction is scheduled to begin in November of 2026 and is expected to be substantially completed by May 2027, pending favorable weather conditions. Typical Monday-Friday workdays are anticipated for this project construction activities, with occasional weekend work as required by local business operations. There is a holiday work moratorium during the week of Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas and New Years
Public Notification
Approximately two weeks prior to construction activity, the adjacent businesses and residences will be provided with written information about the project schedule and contact information for questions and/or concerns regarding the project. The City will also use social media to inform residents and nearby businesses of the work and to provide on-going status reports. Staff will coordinate resurfacing activities with the Parks event calendar and activities.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
The Project FY2026-27 Residential Street Rehabilitation Project (PS005) is funded by the City’s General Fund, Culver City Public Finance Authority (PFA), and Los Angeles County Measure M; the Veteran’s Memorial Park Parking Lot Resurfacing Project (PA-008) is funded by Culver City Public Finance Authority (PFA); the Jacob Street Settlement Repair (PZ554) is funded by General Fund and Gas Tax Fund; and the Alley Reconstruction Project (PZ295) is funded by Culver City Public Finance Authority (PFA), as follows:
Proposed Project Budget
Project Expense Amounts
Onyx Paving Company, Inc $ 2,396,080
25% Contingency $ 600,000
Construction Inspection Services (with 25% Contingency) $ 185,216
Material Testing (Estimated) $ 50,000
Survey Monument Preservation (Estimated) $ 60,000
Total Project Expenses $ 2,866,216
Funding Source Amount
PS-005 Fund 420 Capital Improvement $ 635,146.00
PS-005 Fund 499 Joint Powers Authority $ 2,000,000.00
PS-005 Fund 435 Measure M $ 500,000.00
PA-008 Fund 499 Joint Powers Authority $ 525,200.00
PZ-554 Fund 420 Capital Improvement $ 279,997.53
PZ-554 Fund 418 Gas Tax $ 100,000.00
PZ-295 Fund 499 Joint Powers Authority $ 250,000.00
Total $ 4,290,343.53
Unused funds in PS005 Funds 418 and 420 will be used for upcoming paving projects, including Green Valley Circle, Buckingham Parkway, and Bristol Parkway.
ATTACHMENTS
None.
recommended action
MOTION(S)
That the City Council and Public Finance Authority Board:
1. Award the construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc in the amount of $2,396,080 for the FY2026-27 Residential Pavement Rehabilitation Project, PS-005;
2. Authorize the Public Works Director to approve change orders to the Onyx Paving Company contract in an amount not to exceed $600,000 to cover contingency costs (25%);
3. Authorize a task order in the amount of $148,216 with Transtech for construction inspection services for the FY2026-27 Residential Pavement Rehabilitation Project, PS-005, pursuant to the City’s on-call agreement with Transtech;
4. Authorize the Public Works Director to approve amendments to the Transtech task order in an amount not to exceed $37,000 to cover contingency costs (25%); and
5. Authorize the City Attorney to review/prepare the necessary documents; and
6. Authorize the City Manager to execute such documents on behalf of the City.