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Adopt a Resolution Awarding Contract for Lodi Police Department Training Facility Phase 1 Project to A.M. Stephens Construction Co., Inc., of Lodi, and Authorizing the Acting City Manager to Execute Change Orders ($768,816.21) (PW)
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MEETING DATE:
October 15, 2025
PREPARED BY:
Public Works Director

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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a Resolution Awarding Contract for the Lodi Police Department Training Facility Phase 1 Project to A.M. Stephens Construction Co., Inc., of Lodi in the amount of $768,816.21, and authorizing the Acting City Manager to execute change orders in an amount not-to-exceed $100,000.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
A dedicated training facility is necessary to provide expanded capability for training and certifying staff in the various skills needed for police service on a long-term basis. These skills include long-range shooting (up to 300 yards), bomb disposal, and high performance driving. Since the existing range is limited to short-range pistol shooting only, the City of Lodi Police Department must utilize other agencies’ facilities to practice these other skills. The proposed location of the training facility is at White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility (WSWPCF). Due to funding constraints, the facility must be constructed in phases.
The first phase of this project includes the work associated with establishing ten - 300 yard shooting positions including the construction of a target berm, protective shielding walls, graded parking area, site fencing and other ancillary grading and drainage improvements. The improvements included in Phase 1 (aside from portions of the perimeter fencing) have been designed to integrate into future phases and will remain part of ultimate facility.
Plans and specifications for this project were approved on August 6, 2025. The City received seven bids for the project on September 25, 2025:
Above/(Below)
Bidder Location Base Bid Estimate
Engineer’s Estimate $750,000
A.M. Stephens Construction Lodi $621,819.01 ($128,180.99)
Grade Tech Inc. Livermore $790,189.73 $40,189.73
Western Engineering
Contractors Inc. Loomis $1,076,777.00 $326,777.00
DSS Company dba Knife
River Construction Stockton $1,143,580.00 $393,580.00
Plummerbuilt Inc. Herald $1,304,805.50 $554,805.50
Diede Construction Inc. Woodbridge $1,537,036.00 $787,036.00
Stimpel Wiebelhaus
Associates Inc. Redding $1,548,807.00 $798,807.00
There were three Bid Alternate items requested as a part of the bid process. Because the low Base Bid is below the Engineer’s estimate the Police Department has included these items in the Contract award:
Bid Alternates |
Item |
Description |
Units |
Quantity |
Unit Price |
Total |
1A |
Berm Fill - 15' Height (Import) 25 Yard to 100 Yard Line |
CY |
6,826 |
$5.30 |
$36,177.80 |
1B |
Berm Foundation Excavation - 25 Yard to 100 Yard Line |
CY |
950 |
$7.62 |
$7,239.00 |
2 |
Complete Perimeter Fence |
LF |
3,245 |
$31.92 |
$103,580.40 |
Bid Alternate Total $146,997.20
Budget Item |
Amount |
AM Stephens Construction Contract |
$768,816.21 |
Other Items |
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Testing & Inspection Services (Terracon) |
$30,000.00 |
Project Administration/CM (City Staff) |
$20,000.00 |
Engineering Support During Construction (GEI) |
$30,000.00 |
Environmental Support/Biologist (Biologist) |
$30,000.00 |
Sub Other Items |
$110,000.00 |
Project Estimate |
$878,816.21 |
10% Contingency |
$87,881.62 |
Total Construction Project Estimate |
$966,697.83 |
The total project cost is estimated to be $967,000 and includes the construction, ancillary services as described above; and Public Works Engineering staff costs, and funding for contingencies.
Staff recommends awarding the Contract for the Lodi Police Department Training Facility Phase 1 Project to A.M. Stephens Construction Co., Inc., of Lodi in the amount of $768,816.21, and authorize the Acting City Manager to execute change orders in an amount not-to-exceed $100,000.
STRATEGIC VISION:
7B. Public Safety: Create an outdoor training facility.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This initial phase will have minimal fiscal impact. There will be some reduced travel time and associated staffing costs for long gun qualifications.
FUNDING AVAILABLE:
General Fund Capital (43199000.77020) GFCP-22007 - $967,000