AGENDA
ITEM
9 AGENDA
CALEXICO California ITEM
WHLRE CALITORNIA AND MEXICO MEET
9 CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE: January 21, 2026
TO: Mayor and City Council
APPROVED BY: Benjamin A. Martinez, City Manager
REVIEWED BY: Karla Chaparro, Finance Director Le
PREPARED BY: Jesus Villegas, Public Works Director/City Engineer P SUBJECT: Authorize City Manager to Issue Purchase Order to Red One Electric, Inc. in the Amount of $62,276.00 for Electrical Services in Order to Connect Three (3) Mobile Clarifiers During the Rehabilitation of Clarifier "B" and "C" Project at Water Treatment Plant.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council of the City of Calexico approve the following:
1. Authorize City Manager to issue Purchase Order to Red One Electric, Inc. in the amount of $62,276.00 for Electrical Services in order to connect three (3) mobile clarifiers during the rehabilitation of Clarifier "B" and "C" Project at Water Treatment Plant.
Background:
On June 4, 2025, the City Council of the City of Calexico authorized the Interim City Manager to sign Master Services Agreement with Utility Services Co., Inc. for the Rehabilitation of Clarifier "B" and "C" at the Water Treatment Plant.
Clarifiers are integral to both drinking water treatment facilities and wastewater treatment plants.
Clarifiers play a vital role in maintaining public health by effectively removing pathogens and pollutants from raw water sources. Clarifiers suspend solids and turbidity, clarifiers facilitate the action of downstream treatment processes such as filtration and disinfection, ensuring compliance with stringent water quality regulations.
"The City of Calexico Water Treatment Plant currently has two (2) clarifiers:
• Clarifier "B"
• 4.2 Million Gallons per Day (MGD)
• 55-foot diameter clarifier
• Built in 1968
• Clarifier "C"
• 10.0 Million Gallon per Day (MGD)
• 80-foot diameter clarifier.
• Built in 1998 and rebuild in 2010 due to April 4, 2010 earthquake On September 3, 2025, the City Council of the City of Calexico authorized the City Manager to issue purchase order to Veolia WTS Services USA, Inc. in the amount of $603,235.00 for the rental of three (3) mobile clarifiers during the Rehabilitation of Clarifier "B" and "C" Project at Water Treatment Plant.
Discussion and Analysis:
On December 4, 2025, Utility Services Co., Inc. began rehabilitating Clarifier "B. " It is estimated that Clarifier "B" will be in service by January 30, 2026. In order for Utility Services Co., Inc. to begin working on Clarifier "C" the City needs to install three (3) mobile clarifiers. The mobile clarifiers will assist the City in maintaining water capacity and meet State requirements. The mobile clarifiers require specialized electrical wiring, connection and disconnection.
Due to the limited time frame of installation, Public Works staff requested price quotes from local vendors for electrical services. The Public Works Department received two (2) proposals from the following vendors:
Vendor Amount
Premier Electrical Solutions, Inc. $52,400.00
Red One Electric, Inc. $62,276.00
After carefully reviewing the proposals, Public Works staff is recommending that the City Council of the City of Calexico authorize the City Manager to issue purchase order to Red One Electric, Inc. in the amount of $62,276.00 for electrical services because Premier Electrical Solutions, Inc. missed to include an important component which is the connection from trailer to disconnect breaker inside the building.
Fiscal Impact:
Budgeted Item for FY 2025-2026
Fund No. 516-91-942-56003-000 $62,276.00
Total $62,276.00
Coordinated With:
City Manager's Office.
Finance Department.
2 Public Works Department.
Attachments):
1. Red One Electric, Inc. Proposal.
2. Premier Electrical Solutions, Inc. Proposal.
ATTACHMENT NO. 1
ESTIMATE
Red One Electric Inc [email protected]
F. 1. ACANTE
219A E Aurora Dr +1 (760) 604-7295 red OnE
El Centro, CA 92243-9626 ELECTRIC
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City Of Calexico 2
Bill to Ship to
City Of Calexico City Of Calexico 2
WATER PLANT
Temporaty Trailers
Estimate details
Estimate no.: P-25-254
Estimate date: 12/22/2025
# Date Product or service Description Qty Rate Amount
1. 02 Site Work We propose to furnish labor and 1 $54,116.00 $54,116.00 material for the following scope of work:
1.Remove existing 200Amp electrical
Inclusions:
Labor Prevailing wage rates $20,000
Material $32,616
Equipment rental (scissor lift) $1,500.00
Exclusions:
City permits
Weekend work
overtime
2. 02 Site Work ***OPTION 1*** 1 $8,160.00 $8,160.00
.Install SO core extention from new AC
disconnect to each traller. (above
ground)
2. Electrical terminations.
Total $62,276.00
Accepted date Accepted by
ATTACHMENT NO. 2
1196 JR Villa Ct.
Calexico, CA 92231
PREMIER Email: [email protected]
ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS, INC Phone: (760) 604-6537
Contractor License # 1043349
Project: Calexico Water Plant 12/29/25
Project Quote: $52,400
Deliverables:
l. Materials
a.
II. Services and Details
a. Remove existing disconnects
b. Install three new 400A disconnects
c. Pull 2/0 Wire for new 400A service
d. Use existing 400A breaker
e. All work is to be performed during normal working hours. f. Sales tax, and freight included.
g. Prevailing Wage included
III. Exclusions
a. Permits, Bonds and Fees.
b. SOW cord and connection of trailers.
IV.
a. This quote is good for 30 days.
b. Warranties against defects in craftsmanship and materials for one year and begins when the product is delivered.
c. Procurement will begin upon approval of the equipment submittals. d. Premier Electrical Solutions Inc. will not be held responsible for storage of any piece of equipment.
Jose L Miranda
Project Manager
Premier Electrical Solutions Inc.