HESPERIA (SANBERNARDINO COUNTY)local legislationPublic Hearing

Highway 395 Waterline Project: Rejecting Bids and Funding Material Upgrades

Original title: Reject all Bids and Appropriate Funding for Waterline Material Betterment for the Highway 395 Waterline Relocation Project, Construction Order No. 8096

April 7, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This decision delays the current construction timeline for the Highway 395 waterline project while increasing the project's budget to accommodate upgraded materials.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Local residents and businesses near Highway 395

The timeline for the waterline relocation project may change due to the rejection of current bids.

Construction contractors

Contractors who submitted bids for the project will have their bids rejected and will need to re-apply if the project is re-bid.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 7, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The City Council is considering a resolution to reject all current bids for the Highway 395 Waterline Relocation Project and to authorize additional funding for higher-quality waterline materials.

Key Facts

The City Council is moving to reject all existing bids for the Highway 395 Waterline Relocation Project.
The resolution authorizes additional funding specifically for 'waterline material betterment' (upgrades).
The project is identified under Construction Order No. 8096.
The file number for this legislative action is 22-287.
The resolution was introduced on November 24, 2025.
The item is scheduled for a public hearing.

Why It Matters

This decision delays the current construction timeline for the Highway 395 waterline project while increasing the project's budget to accommodate upgraded materials.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are the current bids being rejected?

The document indicates the city is seeking to authorize funding for material upgrades, which necessitates rejecting the current bids based on the original specifications.

Will this affect the construction schedule?

While the document does not provide a new timeline, rejecting all bids typically requires a new solicitation process, which may impact the project start date.

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Discoveries

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Material Quality Upgrade

The city is explicitly choosing to increase project costs to secure higher-quality materials, suggesting a shift toward long-term infrastructure durability.

Highway 395 Waterline Relocation Project