REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
January 27, 2026
FROM
NOEL CASTILLO, Director, Department of Public Works - Transportation
SUBJECT
Title
Contract with Granite Construction Company for the Needles Highway Segment 1C Project in the Needles area
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Approve Addendum No. 1, issued on September 16, 2025, Addendum No. 2, issued on October 15, 2025, Addendum No. 3, issued on November 3, 2025, Addendum No. 4, issued on November 5, 2025, and Addendum No. 5, issued on November 13, 2025, to the bid documents for the Needles Highway Segment 1C Project in the Needles area.
2. Award a construction contract to Granite Construction Company in the amount of $7,679,732 for the Needles Highway Segment 1C project in the Needles area.
3. Authorize a contingency fund of $767,973 for the Needles Highway Segment 1C Project in the Needles area.
4. Authorize the Director of the Department of Public Works to approve the expenditure of the contingency fund of $767,973 for verified quantity overruns for this unit priced construction contract.
5. Authorize the Director of the Department of Public Works to order any necessary changes or additions in the work being performed under the contract for a total amount not to exceed $210,000 of the $767,973 contingency fund, pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 20142.
6. Authorize the Director of the Department of Public Works to accept the work when 100% complete and execute and file the Notice of Completion.
7. Authorize the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector to post budget adjustments in the amount of $8,447,705, as detailed in the Financial Impact Section, for the Needles Highway Segment 1C Project in the Needles area (Four votes required).
(Presenter: Noel Castillo, Director, 387-7906)
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