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Report regarding two resolutions, one that includes awarding a construction contract to CLW Builders, Inc. of San Francisco, California for the Westborough Preschool Project (Project No. pf2101) in an amount not to exceed $12,721,000 among other actions and one that accepts Community Project Funding grant funds in an amount of $850,000 and approves Budget Amendment Number 26.065 for a total project budget of $16,400,000. (Jacob Gilchrist, Director of Capital Projects)
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RECOMMENDATION
Adopt two resolutions taking necessary steps including construction contract award, amending the budget, and accepting Community Project Funding grant funds to significantly further the Westborough Preschool Project (Project No. pf2101).
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
In August 2025, staff presented the Westborough Preschool conceptual design to the City Council. The project is an all-new five-classroom preschool building and playground, freeing up the existing Alice Bulos Community Center and adjacent playground for other neighborhood needs. The project includes a new ADA-compliant accessible pedestrian route to the tennis courts, and a new two-stall public restroom conveniently located close to the picnic shelter and public playground.
Bid Advertisement and Procurement Process
Staff advertised a notice inviting bids on February 23, 2026. Through outreach and advertising, more than 90 contractors expressed interest. A pre-bid meeting was held on March 4, 2026, with 15 contractors in attendance.
On April 7, 2026, staff received seven bids. The lowest responsive and responsible bidder is CLW Builders, Inc. Staff verified the contractor's license with the California State Licensing Board and found it to be in good standing.
The following is a summary of base bids received:
Contractor Base Bid Amount
CLW Builders $10,816,168.00
Bana Builders $11,082,000.00
DL Faulk $11,912,000.00
Foundry Construction $12,215,000.00
Buhler Construction ...
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