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Council awards $527,000 public‑works contract and approves $579,700 appropriation for new modular animal‑care kennel site work
Summary
The council approved a public-works contract with Abood Diamond Construction for $527,000 to prepare site improvements for a modular kennel and approved additional appropriations of $579,700 (including $100,000 in donations and $479,700 from the general fund reserve).
The City Council approved a public works construction contract with Abood Diamond Construction, Inc. in the amount of $527,000 for on-site improvements preparing for a modular kennel building for Redlands’ animal services. Facilities staff said the city purchased the modular kennel last year; the structure includes 24 climate-controlled kennels with indoor and outdoor spaces. The contract covers site preparation and related work with an anticipated completion timeline by the end of the year (approximately 120 calendar days).
The council also approved an additional appropriation of $579,700 to fund the project: $100,000 in donations and $479,700 from the general fund reserve. Staff reported Abood Diamond Construction was the lowest responsive and responsible bidder among three bids received.
Public commenter Steve Rogers raised concerns about the scope of engineering oversight and said the low bid compared with others was a red flag; he recommended more robust engineering review and updated contract language. Staff and councilmembers responded that project administration is overseen by Facilities and Community Services and that staff will manage the project; councilmembers expressed support for the local contractor.
The motion to approve the contract and appropriations passed unanimously with affirmative votes from Councilmember Barich, Councilmember Tejeda, Councilmember Davis, Mayor Pro Tem Shaw and Mayor Sacedo.
