Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 4.B
Meeting Date: September 16, 2026
From: Jesus Gutierrez, Junior Engineer
Title: Construction Contract Award to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. for the Cathedral Canyon Drive and Canyon Shores Drive Traffic Signal Project RECOMMENDATION:
To award a construction contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. in the amount of $367,614.00 for the Cathedral Canyon Drive and Canyon Shores Drive Traffic Signal Project (C06517); and, approve a twenty percent (20%) contingency in the amount of $73,522.80 for unforeseeable construction costs, thereby bringing the total construction budget to the amount of $441,136.80; and, authorize the City Manager to execute the required contract documents; and, authorize the City Engineer to request bonds and insurance for the project, and issue the notice to proceed.
BACKGROUND:
City staff have been working with the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) staff to incorporate a protected pedestrian/bicycle crossing at the Cathedral Canyon Drive and CV Link/Canyon Shores Drive intersection.
In 2024, CVAG completed the acquisition of the right-of-way from adjacent tribal allottee landowners near and adjacent to the Cathedral Canyon Bridge. This allowed CVAG to start the construction of CV Link Phase II within Cathedral City and Palm Springs limits in September 2024.
At the City Council meeting on December 11, 2024, the City Council approved Amendment Number Two to the reimbursement agreement between CVAG and the City of Cathedral City for the Cathedral Canyon Bridge Project, along with a budget adjustment in the amount of $700,000 to design and construct a new traffic signal at the intersection of Cathedral Canyon Drive and CV Link/Canyon Shores Drive.
Amendment Number Two established a 75/25 percent cost-sharing arrangement, with CVAG funding 75 percent of the project costs and the city providing the remaining 25 percent match using local funds. The city was designated as the lead agency responsible for the design and construction of the traffic signal project.
On January 22, 2025, the City Council authorized a task order with Advantec Consulting Engineers, Inc. (Advantec) to provide design engineering services for the project. Advantec completed the preparation of the project’s plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) on August 4, 2026, allowing the city to proceed with construction bidding.
DISCUSSION:
On August 6, 2026, the city advertised an Invitation to Bid for Bid No. B26-126E, seeking qualified contractors to perform the scope of work described in the plans and specifications of the project.
The bid solicitation was made available to contractors for twenty-one (21) calendar days and was advertised in the following locations:
• The Desert Sun - Published on August 6, 2026
• PlanIt Print Works - From August 6, 2026, until August 27, 2026 • City’s Website - From August 6, 2026, until August 27, 2026 On August 27, 2026, the city received seven (7) bid proposals. The following table ranks each qualified bidder by the base bid amount.
Rank Contractor Amount
1 Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. – Chino, CA $ 367,614.00 2 DBX, Inc. – Temecula, CA $ 397,655.00
3 PTM General Engineering Services, Inc. – Riverside, CA $ 399,099.00 4 Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc. – Chino, CA $ 406,682.00 5 Calpromax Engineering, Inc. – Placentia, CA $ 434,806.00 6 California Professional Engineering, Inc. – La Puente, CA $ 446,232.00 7 Alfaro Communications, Construction, Inc. – Compton, CA $ 483,413.23 The bid tabulation prepared by the Engineering Division is attached to this report for reference.
Based on the bids received, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who yields the lowest contract price is Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. from Chino, CA.
Engineering staff is recommending the City Council to award a construction contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. in the amount of $367,614.00 for the Cathedral Canyon Drive and Canyon Shores Drive Traffic Signal Project (C06517); and, approve a twenty percent (20%) contingency in the amount of $73,522.80 for unforeseeable construction costs, thereby bringing the total construction budget to the amount of $441,136.80; and, authorize the City Manager to execute the required contract documents; and, authorize the City Engineer to request bonds and insurance for the project, and issue the notice to proceed.
Environmental Analysis
These projects are categorically excluded under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process for federally funded projects per 24CFR58.35 (a)(1) and Categorically Exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Section 15301 for “Existing Facilities”.
FISCAL IMPACT:
FY 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Biennial Budget The project is included in the FY 2025-2026 CIP with an estimated programmed construction budget of $600,000.00, funded as follows.
CVAG (75%) $ 450,000.00
Transportation Development Impact Fee (25%) $150,000.00 Total Programmed Construction Budget $ 600,000.00
Construction Bid and Budget
The construction bid amount submitted by Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. is in the amount of $367,614.00. Staff recommend a 20% contingency in the amount of $73,522.80, to account for potential unforeseen construction costs, thereby bringing the total construction budget to $441,136.80, as shown below:
Total Bid Cost (Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc.) $ 367,614.00 20% Contingency $ 73,522.80
Total Construction Budget $ 441,136.80
Proposed Funding Sources
Staff are proposing to fund the total construction budget of $441,136.80 through CVAG Funds and Transportation Funds. The following table summarizes the budget allocations for the construction of the projects.
DESCRIPTION GENERAL
LEDGER
ACCOUNT
CODES
PROJECT
CODE
AMOUNT ONE TIME or
ONGOING
2026-
2027 CVAG (75%) 331-100-150-
156-8800-8802 C06517 $ 330,852.60 ONE TIME
2026-
2027
Transportation
Development Impact Fee
(25%)
272-100-150-
156-8800-8802 C06517 $ 110,284.20 ONE TIME
2026-
2027 Total $ 441,136.80
FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN:
Goal-B: Community Investment
Objective: Cathedral City roads, gateways, public spaces, and other city infrastructure are well planned, designed, constructed, and maintained.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Canyon Shores Drive Traffic Signal Project - Vicinity Map
2. Canyon Shores Drive Traffic Signal Project – Bid Tab
3. Canyon Shores Drive Traffic Signal Project – Contract