REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT
AND RECORD OF ACTION
May 5, 2026
FROM
NOEL CASTILLO, Chief Flood Control Engineer, Flood Control District
SUBJECT
Title
Construction Contract for the West Fontana Channel Improvement Project in the Fontana Area
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Acting as the governing body of the San Bernardino County Flood Control District:
1. Approve the following addenda to the bid documents for the West Fontana Channel Improvement Project in the Fontana area:
a. Addendum No. 1, issued on March 17, 2026;
b. Addendum No. 2, issued on March 25, 2026; and
c. Addendum No. 3, issued on April 2, 2026.
2. Consent to the withdrawal of bid by Horizons Construction Company International, Inc., due to a material mathematical calculation mistake in its bid, as allowed under Public Contract Code sections 5101 and 5103.
3. Award Construction Contract to Ames Construction, Inc., in the amount of $19,192,621 for the West Fontana Channel Improvement Project in the Fontana area.
4. Authorize a contingency fund of $1,919,262 for the West Fontana Channel Improvement Project in the Fontana area.
5. Authorize the Chief Flood Control Engineer of the San Bernardino County Flood Control District to approve the expenditure of the contingency fund of $1,919,262 for verified quantity overruns for this unit priced construction contract.
6. Authorize the Chief Flood Control Engineer of the San Bernardino County Flood Control District to order any necessary changes or additions in the work being performed under the contract for a total amount not to exceed $150,000 of the $1,919,262 contingency fund, pursuant to Public Contract Code section 21061(d).
7. Authorize the Chief Flood Control Engineer of the San Bernardino County Flood Control District to accept the work when 100% complete and execute and file the Notice of Completion.
(Presenter: Noel Castillo, Chief Flood Control Engineer, 387-7906)
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