Item 15 - Award of a Construction Contract for Fire Station 71 Fuel Station

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Public Works Agency www.santa-ana.org/pw Item # 15 City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Staff Report February 17, 2026 TOPIC: Award of a Construction Contract to Construct the Fire Station 71 Fuel Station Replacement Project AGENDA TITLE Award of a Construction Contract to GEMS Environmental Management Services, Inc. to Construct the Fire Station 71 Fuel Station Replacement Project (Project No. 24-6054) (General Fund) RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $935,150 in construction funds for the Fire Station 71 Fuel Station Replacement Project (Project No. 24-6054). 2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $935,150, which includes $748,120 for the construction contract, $112,218 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $74,812 for unanticipated or unforeseen work. 3. Award a construction contract to GEMS Environmental Management Services, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $748,120, subject to change orders, for construction of the Fire Station 71 Fuel Station Replacement Project (Project No. 24-6054), for a term beginning February 17, 2026 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract. 4. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER-2026-15 will be filed for Project No. 24-6054. GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: No DISCUSSION The Public Works Agency (PWA) is responsible for the maintenance and improvement of City facilities, including ten fire stations occupied by the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA). In coordination with OCFA, staff assessed all Santa Ana fire stations and prioritized repairs and improvements.