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Construction Contract Award for MLK Jr. Way Streetscape Improvements

Original title: Subject: MLK Jr. Way Streetscape Improvements Construction Contract Award From: Department Of Transportation Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Award A Construction Contract To McGuire And Hester For The Martin Luther King Jr. Way Streetscape Improvements Project Number 1006954, The Lowest Responsible And Responsive Bidder In Accordance With Project Plans, Specifications, State Requirements, And With Contractor’s Bid In The Amount Of Twenty-Six Million Four Hundred Ninety-Nine Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Nine Dollars And Fifty Cents ($26,499,339.50); And Adopting Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings

Record date · June 16, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The Oakland City Council has approved a $26.5 million contract with McGuire and Hester to perform streetscape improvements along Martin Luther King Jr. Way. This project, identified as Project Number 1006954, includes environmental findings required by state law.

Why it matters

The city is committing $26,499,339.50 in public funds to a major street improvement project, which will result in construction activity along Martin Luther King Jr. Way.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

McGuire and Hester

The company is awarded the construction contract and assumes responsibility for the project.

Directly affected

Oakland residents

Residents living or traveling along Martin Luther King Jr. Way will be subject to construction activity associated with the streetscape improvements.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is performing the construction work?

McGuire and Hester was selected as the contractor for the project.

How much will the project cost?

The contract is valued at $26,499,339.50.

What is the purpose of this resolution?

The resolution authorizes the City Administrator to finalize the contract with the winning bidder and adopts necessary environmental findings.

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Large-scale infrastructure investment

The city is committing a substantial sum ($26.5M) to a single streetscape project, indicating a significant capital investment in the MLK Jr. Way corridor.

McGuire and Hester Oakland City Council

Connected Entities

Oakland City Council, 1006954, McGuire and Hester and 1 more

OrganizationOakland City Council“The governing body that passed the resolution.”Map →

other1006954“The project identification number for the MLK Jr. Way Streetscape Improvements.”Map →

OrganizationMcGuire and Hester“The construction company awarded the contract for the streetscape improvements.”Map →

OrganizationDepartment Of Transportation“The department that recommended the contract award.”Map →

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