DATE: February 10, 2026
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Steven E. White, Director
Department of Public Works and Planning
SUBJECT: Award Contract 25-S-01 Central Library Ceiling and Lighting Upgrades
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Adopt plans and specifications for Contract 25-S-01 Central Library Ceiling and Lighting Upgrades, California State Library Building Forward Grant Agreement No. A-24-026/BF-23-015, and award to the lowest bidder, Better Enterprises, Inc., 1148 N Cypress Avenue, Fresno, CA 93727-6871, in the total amount of $4,660,300; and
2. Authorize the Director of Public Works and Planning to execute contract change orders for Contract 25-S-01, not to exceed $210,000 for any one change order pursuant to Public Contract Code 20142, and not to exceed a total change order limit of $245,515, or approximately 5.27% of the total compensation payable under Contract 25-S-01.
REPORT
Approval of the first recommended action will authorize the adoption of the project's plans and specifications of a California State Library (CSL) Building Forward Library Facilities Improvement Program Grant funded renovation project to the lowest responsive bidder. Approval of the second recommended action will authorize the Director of Public Works and Planning (Director) to execute change orders up to $245,515. This item pertains to a location in District 3.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
If the first recommended action is not approved, the project will be delayed or will not be constructed. If the second recommended action is not approved, some portions of construction could be delayed due to the time required to return to the Board for approval of individual change orders.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no increase in Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions. The anticipated construction cost for the project, based on the low bid and Director's allowance for a maximum change order limit of $245,515 is $4,905,815. The maximum permitted per any one change or...
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