To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
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ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2601-002, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING A PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT TO AMERICAN ASPHALT SOUTH, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $597,931.97 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITYWIDE SLURRY SEAL PROJECT, PHASES 5-7, JOB NO. 41140
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The scope of this project is to apply slurry seal to various City streets as identified in the most recent Pavement Management Report and during previous discussions with the City Council. The project plans have been approved by the City Council and advertised for competitive bids. Approval of the resolution to award the construction contract to American Asphalt South, Inc. (American Asphalt South) in the amount of $597,931.97 would allow the project to move forward to the construction phase. Construction of the project is expected to begin in Summer 2026 and be completed within 45 working days from the start. Funding for the Citywide Slurry Seal Project is included in the adopted Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget.
BACKGROUND
The City has programmed an ongoing slurry seal project in the CIP for the last several years in an effort to prolong the life of asphalt pavement by completing appropriate improvements when it is the least expensive time to do so. Slurry application is about 10% of the cost to grind and overlay asphalt pavement on a per square foot basis. Slurry seal provides a new wear surface to structurally sound asphalt and extends the lifespan of existing street pavement by reducing water incursion into the roadway section. Slurry is applied to asphalt pavement with a higher pavement condition index (PCI) in an attempt to “keep good streets in good condition.” This strategy increases the life of higher quality pavement and allows limited transportation restricted funds to go further in maintaining the City’s overall PCI for its streets.
As part of the 2023 Pavement Management Program Implementation Report (PMR), the City Council approved street segments for Phases 5 to 7 of the Citywide Slurry Program. Phases 5 to 7 include the work (see the attached map) for all three years of the three-year workplan proposed in the 2023 PMR. Staff is including slurry for all three years in this project scope in an effort to accelerate street improvement delivery, using available funds, and to capitalize on favorable market pricing.
On October 7, 2025, the City Council approved the project plans and specifications and authorized the City Clerk to advertise the project for competitive bids. The project was advertised on October 23, 2025, and 5 bids were received and publicly opened on December 4, 2025. After reviewing the bids, American Asphalt South, with a bid of $597,931.97, was found to be the lowest responsible bidder.
Staff reviewed the bids, checked references, and verified qualifications of the apparent lowest bidder, American Asphalt South. All licenses held by the firm are active and valid, and they possess adequate references. As such, City staff members have confirmed American Asphalt South as a responsible bidder with the lowest responsive bid for this project.
It is recommended the City Council approve a resolution to award American Asphalt South a contract in the amount of $597,931.97 for the Citywide Slurry Seal Project, Phases 5-7, Job No. 41140. Construction of the project is expected to be completed within 45 working days from the time of mobilization.
COORDINATION
The project was coordinated between the Public Works Engineering and Maintenance Divisions. The City Attorney’s Office approved the Resolution as to form.
FISCAL IMPACT
The estimated cost to complete the Citywide Slurry Seal Project, Phases 5-7, including construction management, inspection services, and contingency funding is available in the adopted FY 2025-26 CIP Budget.
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Funding: |
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Expenditures: |
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Measure R |
$ 172,489.52 |
Construction Contract |
$ 597,931.97 |
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Contingency |
$ 125,000.00 |
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Capital Funds |
$ 640,442.45 |
CM & Inspection |
$ 90,000.00 |
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Total |
$ 812,931.97 |
Total |
$ 812,931.97 |
APPROVED BY:
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
• Reso - No. CC-2601-002 to Award a Public Works Contract to American Asphalt South
• Bid Results
• Location Map - Citywide Slurry Seal Project Cycle 2, Phase 5-7, Job No. 41140