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CC: CONSENT ITEM – (1) Award of a Construction Contract to Southland Roofing, Inc. as the Lowest Responsive and Responsible Bidder, in the Amount of $800,000 for the Transportation Department Facility Roof Rejuvenation Project; and (2) Authorization to the Chief Transportation Officer to Approve Change Orders to the Contract in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $180,000 to Cover Contingency Costs.
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Meeting Date: November 16, 2026
Contact Person/Dept.: Allison Cohen/Transportation Department
Phone Number: (310) 253-6543
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Attachments: Yes [] No [X]
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (xx/xx/2026)
Department Approval Name, Title Date: Nick Zornes, Chief Transportation Officer(10/26/2026) _____________________________________________________________________
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council: (1) award a construction contract with Southland Roofing, Inc., as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, in the amount of $800,000.00 for the Transportation Facility Roof Rejuvenation Project, CIP No. (Project); and (2) authorize the Chief Transportation Officer to approve up to $180,000 in contingencies to cover any change orders.
BACKGROUND
Since its construction in 1997, the Transportation Facility’s roofing system has served as the primary shield for the site’s critical infrastructure. However, after nearly three decades of exposure to the elements, the original installation has reached the end of its projected lifecycle and is now exhibiting systemic signs of failure. These vulnerabilities not only threaten the structural integrity of the building but also present an operational risk to the essential services housed within. By initiating this rejuvenation project, the facility has a strategic opportunity to modernize the structure while addressing contemporary environmental mandates. Beyond simple leak prevention, the ne...
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