REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Approve the First Amendment to the On-Call Services Agreement With Spencon Construction, Inc. for Concrete Repair Services (F26-322)
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
Approval is requested to amend the on-call services agreement with Spencon Construction, Inc. of San Ramon, increasing the not-to-exceed amount of $250,000 by $500,000 to a new not-to-exceed amount of $750,000 for on-call concrete repair services.
EXISTING POLICY
Pursuant to Sunnyvale Municipal Code Section 2.09.040, City Council approval is required for construction contracts exceeding $250,000.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This project is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c), which applies to the operation, repairs, maintenance, or minor alterations of existing streets, sidewalks, gutters, bicycle and pedestrian trails, and similar facilities, involving negligible or no expansion of the existing or former use thereof.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
The City of Sunnyvale currently has a backlog of about 4,500 locations that need concrete repairs. These include sidewalks, driveway aprons, curbs, and gutters. Most locations were identified through reports from residents, staff observations, and field inspections. Many of these areas present potential tripping hazards that require full repairs to keep sidewalks safe for the public.
To reduce the backlog more quickly, staff have developed a pilot program that uses several repair methods and outside contractors in addition to City crews. Through a competitive process, the City established multiple on-call contracts with qualified contractors. Two contracts focus on replacing damaged sidewalks, curbs, and gutters. A third contract focuses on horizontal sidewalk cutting, which can remove tripping hazards without full replacement. Both methods are effective and allow the City to address different types of sidewalk damage. As of March 2026, the pilot program has fully replac...
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