To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
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ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2508-053, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING A CONTRACT TO DASH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $611,977 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE AVIATION BOULEVARD AT ARTESIA BOULEVARD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS (NORTHBOUND RIGHT TURN LANE) PROJECT, JOB NO. 40780
APPROVE THE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHSTAR ENGINEERING & CONSULTING, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE AVIATION BOULEVARD AT ARTESIA BOULEVARD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS (NORTHBOUND RIGHT TURN LANE) PROJECT, JOB NO. 40780, FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $272,626 FOR THE TERM AUGUST 6, 2025 - AUGUST 5, 2026.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Aviation Boulevard at Artesia Boulevard Intersection Improvements (Northbound Right Turn Lane) Project, Job No. 40780 (Project), funded by Metro Measure R Highway Program Funds and recommended by South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG), is designed to improve the operation of the intersection at Aviation Boulevard and Artesia Boulevard by widening the south leg of the intersection to add a northbound right turn lane.
On February 4, 2025, the City Council approved the project plans and specifications and authorized the City Clerk to advertise the project for competitive bids. On June 26, 2025, seven bids were received and publicly opened in the City Clerk’s Office. After reviewing the bids, DASH Construction Company, Inc. (DASH) with a bid amount of $611,976.50 was found to be the lowest responsible bidder. Construction is expected to begin in September 2025 and take 120 working days to complete.
Also recommended is approval of an agreement with Southstar Engineering & Consulting, Inc.’s (Southstar) to perform construction management, daily inspection, and construction reporting services for the Project. These services will help ensure all requirements of the Project plans and specifications are met and that the Project is completed in a timely, safe and professional manner. In June 2025, the City solicited proposals to identify an engineering firm to perform these services for the Project. Southstar responded and provided the proposal that offered the best combination of price, experience, and expertise. Funding for Southstar’s services is included in the Measure R Project budget.
BACKGROUND
Aviation Boulevard is a regionally significant arterial that supports the movement of commuters and goods in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County. The Project intersection is a major north-south corridor from the residential areas in the southern part of the South Bay and to the employment centers to the north.
The Project will install an additional right turn lane on northbound Aviation Boulevard to Eastbound Artesia Boulevard. Additionally, the proposed improvements include removing and constructing a new sidewalk in the acquired right-of-way, along with curbs, gutters, and driveways, relocating the traffic signal pole on the southeast corner of the intersection, signing and striping improvements, and pavement resurfacing. This Project supports the City’s Strategic Plan goal to “Invest in the City’s Infrastructure.”
The Project is designed to relieve intersection backup and improve congested traffic conditions, especially in the northbound direction. This intersection is heavily congested during rush hours due to the high volume of north bound through and right turning vehicles that currently share a single lane. There is also a significant occurrence of vehicles that use the gas station property (at the southeast corner) to cut around the intersection to reach eastbound Artesia Blvd. likely prompted by the existing congestion.
On February 4, 2025, City Council approved plans and specifications for the Project and authorized competitive bidding.
On June 26, 2025, seven bids were received and publicly opened. After reviewing the bids, DASH’s bid of $611,976.50 was found to be the responsible bidder with the lowest responsive bid.
If awarded as recommended, Project construction is expected to begin in September 2025 and be completed within 120 working days. The Project also requires construction management and inspection support services that are beyond the capacity of the Public Works’ Engineering Services Division at this time.
In order to provide construction management, daily inspection, and construction reporting services for upcoming construction projects, staff solicited proposals from qualified engineering firms in June 2025 for the Project. The consultant selection process included evaluating proposals received and completing reference checks. Southstar was found to have the best combination of experience, price, and applicable references for the scope of work desired by the City.
This contract with Southstar will help ensure that the Project is completed according to the City’s specifications, on time, and in a safe and professional manner. The total not-to-exceed amount of the construction management and inspection contract with Southstar is $272,626 for the term August 6, 2025 through August 5, 2026, with the option to extend the Agreement for one additional year with prior written authorization from the City. The cost for all elements of the Project are fully covered by Measure R Grant funding.
COORDINATION
The City Attorney’s Office approved the Resolution and Agreement as to form.
FISCAL IMPACT
One hundred percent of the funding for this project is provided through the Measure R Regional Highway Program, which is administered by the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transit Authority. Measure R funds will be distributed to the City from Metro on a reimbursement basis according to the table below.
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Funding Expenditures Measure R Grant #40780 $ 1,134,603 DASH $ 611,976.50 Contingency estimate per APP 14.1 $ 125,000.00 Southstar Construction Management and Inspection $ 272,626.00 City Project Management $ 125,000.50 Total $ 1,134,603 Total $ 1,134,603 |
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APPROVED BY:
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
• Reso - Awarding a Contract to DASH Construction Company, Inc.
• Bid Transmittal - Aviation Boulevard at Artesia Boulevard Intersection Improvements (Northbound Right Turn Lane) Project, Job No. 40780, June 26, 2025
• Agmt - Southstar Engineering & Consulting, Inc.
• Insurance - Southstar Engineering & Consulting, Inc.