Bids for the Santa Cruz Avenue sidewalks project were opened Oct. 12 with two contractors submitting proposals. JJR Construction from San Mateo was the lowest responsive bidder at $3.34 million, which was $1.12 million less than the engineer’s estimate of $4.46 million. The contract is currently being processed and the expected construction start date is mid-November. Early project work items include preconstruction surveys, utility locating, public notification and traffic control plans. Following signature of the contract, additional information regarding sequence of work, traffic and construction impacts will be posted on the Santa Cruz Avenue sidewalks project page of the City website.