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Council approves Walnut Avenue change order and reassigns vehicle purchase after nonresponsive bidder
Summary
Greenfield approved change order #3 to the Walnut Avenue pedestrian/bikeway improvements (increase $143,903) to meet Caltrans safety standards; a $100,000 TAMC grant reduced net new city funds. Council also terminated an award to a nonresponsive vendor (1 Nation Distribution LLC) and re-awarded the purchase of two Ford Rangers to Cypress Coast Ford Lincoln with a $2,145.90 supplemental appropriation from the water fund.
Council approved two procurement-related items affecting public works and fleet replacement.
Walnut Avenue change order: Staff described field conditions discovered during construction—Caltrans required modifications to guardrail/barrier rail on a steep slope discovered during preconstruction. The change order totals $143,903; staff said a $100,000 TAMC mid-cycle grant covers most of the gap and the remainder will be absorbed by the project—s contingency and previously approved funds. Council approved the contract change order by voice vote.
Vehicle procurement: Staff explained that the lowest responsible bidder for two replacement Ford Ranger crew cabs, 1 Nation Distribution LLC (awarded by resolution in January 2026), failed to respond to purchase-order execution and later refused to honor the bid. Council terminated the award to 1 Nation Distribution LLC and re-awarded the purchase to the next lowest responsible bidder, Cypress Coast Ford Lincoln, for $77,145.90. Because that amount exceeded the CIP project balance by $2,145.90, council approved a supplemental appropriation from the water fund to cover the deficiency and authorized the purchase.
Both items passed by council voice vote; staff said the city wants the vehicles in service before the end of the fiscal year and will proceed with contract administration and execution.
