Agenda Item Wording:
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Award a construction contract for the fiscal year 2025-26 Cape Seal Project - Authorize the City Manager to award a contract to VSS International in the amount $1,573,325 for the construction of the fiscal year 2025-26 cape seal project.
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Agenda Date: 04/06/2026
Prepared by:
Danny Galindo, Public Works Manager, danny.galindo@visalia.gov , 713-4186
Nick Bartsch, Public Works Director, nick.bartsch@visalia.gov ,713-4052
Department Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to award a contract to VSS International, Inc. in the amount $1,573,325 for the construction of the fiscal year 2025-26 cape seal project (CIP 1410-72000/CP0247-999).
Summary:
RFB 25-26-33 for the fiscal year 2025-26 Cape Seal Project (CIP 1410-72000/CP0247-999) was advertised in the newspaper on January 23, 2026, posted on Bidnet, and notifications were sent to contractors who provide this service. On February 26, 2026, City staff opened (5) bids that were submitted for the project. The results are summarized below and are listed in the order from lowest to highest bid.
No. Contractor Location Bid
1 VSS International, Inc. West Sacramento, Ca $1,573,325
2 American Pavement Systems Modesto, Ca $1,690,556.34
3 Dryco Construction Freemont, Ca $1,726,726
4 Pavement Co. Sacramento, Ca $1,790,303.41
5 Dolittle Construction Snoquaimie, Wa $1,866,999.99
VSS International submitted the lowest bid. Through review of their submitted bid documents, it was determined they were the most responsive and responsible bidder. VSS International completed Visalia's FY 23-24 and FY 24-25 Cape Seal Projects successfully, and on time. Public Works staff and the Public Works Inspector commented that VSS Inter...
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