Summary
The council awarded the $37.6 million construction contract to Ghilotti Construction — about 29% over estimate — because rebidding would miss grant deadlines. A bid protest from the losing bidder was heard.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Apr 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
The contract is about 29% above the engineer's estimate at $37.6 million, funded largely by grants.
Cyclists and pedestrians who will gain a safe crossing of Highway 101.
The losing bidder, Gordon N. Ball, Inc., whose bid was rejected as nonresponsive.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council — April 7, 2026
A 22-year advocate for the Highway 101 bike-ped overcrossing warned the council about a lawsuit from the low bidder and costs that have ballooned since the project was first discussed in the early 2000s.
Planning Commission — February 26, 2026
Speaker after speaker described Highway 101 as a wall cutting Moreland off from jobs, groceries, and services east of the freeway. They're pushing for new pedestrian and bike overcrossings at Bellevue and Robles, and better crossings at Todd Road. Commissioners agreed the connections are needed.
City Council — February 10, 2026
The council awarded the $37.6 million construction contract to Ghilotti Construction — about 29% over estimate — because rebidding would miss grant deadlines. A bid protest from the losing bidder was heard.
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