Daly City Council awards $612,955 contract for John Daly Boulevard pedestrian connection

Daly City — The Daly City Council voted to award a $612,955 construction contract to Bay Area Light Works Inc. for the John Daly Boulevard and Skyline Boulevard pedestrian connection project, a Public Works presentation said.

Public Works Director Richard Chiu told the council the project was selected for a San Mateo County Transit Authority pedestrian and bicycle program grant in the full requested amount of $620,800, and the council previously appropriated $155,200 in Measure A funds as the local match. The project scope includes about 1,400 linear feet of curb, gutter and sidewalk on the north side of John Daly Boulevard between Eastgate and Skyline Boulevard, curb ramp construction, installation of eight pedestrian‑scale lights and pavement markings intended to improve access to Thornton State Beach.

Chiu said the project was advertised on Nov. 24, 2025, and received 10 bids on Dec. 10, 2025, with a low bid of $612,955 and a high bid of $1,155,514.10. He told the council that staff reviewed a bid protest and determined Bay Area Light Works met the bid requirements and was the lowest responsible bidder. “Because of [the] number of bids and the close difference between the first and second bidder, we feel very comfortable that the low bid number is a valid number,” Chiu said.

For fiscal impact, Chiu said the total estimated construction cost including contingency, inspection and contract administration is $766,200. Staff recommended approving the design, affirming a CEQA categorical exemption, accepting all bids and authorizing the city manager to execute project documents.

Following brief council questions about the bid spread and schedule, Councilmember Manalo moved to approve the staff recommendation; the motion passed on a roll‑call vote with recorded ayes from Doctor Rod, Vice Mayor Teresa Perano, Councilmember Manalo and Glenn Sylvester.

Votes at a glance

• Approval of minutes (regular 12/08/2025; special 12/09/2025): motion, second, council voted aye to approve the minutes.

• Approval of agenda (Jan. 6 special meeting): motion, second, council voted aye to approve the agenda.

• Consent agenda: motion, second, council voted aye to approve consent items.

What happens next

Chiu told the council staff anticipates construction will begin the month after the council action and complete by November; staff will return as required for contract administration and reporting.