CORNING
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
FOR CONSTRUCTION ON
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WATER LINE INFILL PROJECT
THE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND PLANS CONTAINED HEREIN HAVE BEEN PREPARED BY OR UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE FOLLOWING REGISTERED CIVIL ENGINEER.
SIGNED:
Licensed Civil Engineer
DATE:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION 5 - CONTROL OF WORK.
SECTION 6 - CONTROL OF MATERIALS
I| - GENERAL CONSTRUCTION
SECTION 10 - GENERAL
SECTION 12 - TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL
SECTION 13 - WATER POLLUTION CONTROL...
I|I - EARTHWORK AND LANDSCAPE
SECTION 17 - CLEARING AND GRUBBING..
IV - SUBBASES AND BASES
SECTION 26 - AGGREGATE BASE
V- SURFACINGS AND PAVEMENTS
SECTION 39- ASPHALT CONCRETE......
VIII - MISCELLANEOUS CONSTRUCTION
Section 79 - Water Main Pipe and Appurtenances. . 18
Revised Standard Specifications applicable to the 2024 Edition of the Standard Specifications (1350 pages) from Caltrans website:
https://dot.ca.gov/programs/design/october-2024-ccs-standard-plans-and-standard-specifications PAGE 2 OF 24
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I - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION 5 - CONTROL OF WORK
The bidder's attention is directed to the provisions in Section 5 "Control of Work" of the 2024 Standard Specifications and these Technical Specifications.
Replace "Department's website" in the ninth paragraph of section 5-1.01 with:
State of California Department of Transportation Web site Replace items 1.1 through 1.7 of paragraph 2 of section 5-1.02 with:
1.1. Technical Specifications
1.2. Project plans
1.3. City of Corning Land Division and Engineering Design Standards
1.4. American Water Works Association Standards
1.5. State of California Department of Transportation revised standard specifications
1.6. State of California Department of Transportation standard specifications
1.7. State of California Department of Transportation revised standard plans
1.8. State of California Department of Transportation standard plans
1.9. Supplemental project information
Delete the second paragraph of section 5-1.09A.
Add to section 5-1.20:
Contractor is to coordinate with utility companies for the relocation of existing, and construction of new utility facilities, if applicable.
Replace section 5-1.20B(3) with the following:
Confirm with the Engineer which after-award PLACs are obtained by the Department and which are obtained by the Contractor. Unless otherwise specified by the Engineer in writing, all after-award PLAC are to be obtained by the Contractor.
To make a change to an after-award PLAC obtained by the Department, submit the proposed change.
The Department sends the proposed change to the appropriate authority for consideration.
Obtain those PLACs to be issued to you and pay fees and costs associated with obtaining them. Submit copies of Contractor-obtained after-award PLACs for review.
Permits from the City will be of no-charge to the Contractor.
Add to section 5-1.20G
Construction Water
The Contractor can obtain water for construction use at no cost from nearby City services. The contractor will have to obtain a hydrant meter from City of Corning City Hall. The Contractor will be charged a deposit that will be reimbursed when the meter is returned at end of project undamaged. The Contrator will not be charged for construction water used.
Delete item 2 from the list following the third paragraph of section 5-1.23A.
Add to section 5-1.24:
Contractor shall provide the City with a set of As-Built drawings at the end of the project. As-Built drawings shall be maintained and updated throughout construction, at the end of the project. As-Built drawings shall identify at a minimum all installations of typical and non-typical materials.
Replace section 5-1.26 with the following:
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The Contractor must provide stakes if they deem necessary for completing scope of work. Full compensation for staking will be considered as included in the contract price paid for the various items of work and no additional compensation will be allowed therefore.
Replace "State representatives" in the first, second and third paragraphs of section 5-1.27C:
City of Corning authorized representatives
Replace section 5-1.27E with the following:
Maintain separate records for change order works costs. Change order bills shall be submitted hard copy and shall adhere to Section 5-1.23 "Submittals" of the Standard Specifications.
Delete the second, third, fourth (including items 1 and 2) and fifth paragraph of section 5-1.27E.
Add to section 5-1.27E:
Submit change order bills as part of progress payments as described in section 9-1.16.
Add to section 5-1.29:
Construction Limits
The Contractor shall confine his operations to designated property, road rights-of-way, existing easements, or as identified and designated on the Plans. Any encroachment onto lands outside of these aforementioned areas will require the contractor to supply, in writing, an agreement which shows a right- of-entry, temporary construction easement, proof of ownership or other form of right to use such land(s) PRIOR to the encroachment or use of such lands. Contractor shall also acknowledge, understand and comply with the limitations of activities relating to the approved CEQA and NEPA environmental documents which may limit scope of impacts. Failure to comply with the provisions for construction limits shall result in the immediate suspension of all work until the provisions have been met.
Add to section 5-1.31:
The Contractor is responsible for the protection of the entire jobsite, including protecting the fresh concrete and asphalt against vandalism and damage. Any damaged concrete or asphalt will be repaired or replaced as determined by the Engineer. Any additional security measures required to protect against vandalism will be included in the respective individual items and no additional compensation will be allowed.
Full compensation for vandalism control will be considered as included in the contract price paid for the various items of work and no additional compensation will be allowed therefore.
Add to section 5-1.36D:
No valves or other controls on existing utility systems shall be operated for any purpose by the Contractor without prior approval of the Engineer and/or the utility company.
Replace section 5-1.46 with the following:
When you complete the work, request the Engineer's final inspection. The Engineer will promptly inspect the project work.
If the Engineer determines that the work is complete, the Engineer recommends Contract acceptance.
Immediately after Contract acceptance, you are relieved from:
1. Maintenance and protection duties
2. Responsibility for injury to persons or property or damage to the work occurring after Contract acceptance except as specified in section 6-3.06 of the Standard Specifications. it the Engineer determines that the work is not complete, the Engineer will develop a final punch list, anc the Contractor will be notified in writing of any defects or deficiencies to be remedied. When notified that this project work has been completed, the Engineer will again inspect the project work and when satisfied that all project work has been done in accordance with the contract drawings and these Technical Specifications, the Engineer will recommend to the City Council that they formally accept the contract as complete. The completion date, for purposes of computing "Time for Completion" and liquidated PAGE 4 OF 24
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damages, if any, will be considered to be the date of Contractor's first written completion notice, provided that, in the Engineer's judgment, the project work is substantially complete and operational at that time.
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SECTION 6 - CONTROL OF MATERIALS
The bidder's attention is directed to the provisions in Section "6 Control of Materials" of the 2024 Standard Specifications and these Technical Specifications.
Add to section 6-1.01:
The Department adopts Caltrans's maintained Pre-Qualified Products List (Authorized Materials List) for various construction materials, and can be found at:
http://www.dot.ca.gov/hg/esc/approved products list/
Materials may be used or specified to be on this maintained list. The Engineer shall not be precluded from sampling and testing products on the Pre-Qualified Products List.
The manufacturer of products on the list of Prequalified and Tested Signing and Delineation Materials shall furnish the Engineer a Certificate of Compliance in conformance with the provisions in Section 6-
3.05E, "Certificates of Compliance," of the Standard Specifications for each type of material supplied that applies to this list.
For those categories of materials included on the Pre-Qualified Products List, only those products shown within the listing may be used in the work. Other categories of products, not included on the list of Prequalified and Tested Signing and Delineation Materials, may be used in the work provided they conform to the requirements of the Standard Specifications.
Materials and products may be added to the Pre-Qualified Products List if the manufacturer submits a New Product Information Form to the New Product Coordinator at the Transportation Laboratory. Upon a Departmental request for samples, sufficient samples shall be submitted to permit performance of required tests. Approval of materials or products will depend upon compliance with the specifications and tests the Department may elect to perform.
Replace section 6-1.04C with the following:
Steel and iron materials must be melted and manufactured in the United States except:
1. Foreign pig iron and processed, pelletized, and reduced iron ore may be used in the domestic production of the steel and iron materials
2. If the total combined cost of the materials does not exceed the greater of 0.1 percent of the total bid or $2,500, materials produced outside the United States may be used if authorized Production includes:
1. Processing steel and iron materials, including smelting or other processes that alter the physical form or shape (such as rolling, extruding, machining, bending, grinding, and drilling) or chemical composition;
2. Coating application, including epoxy coating, galvanizing, and painting, that protects or enhances the value of steel and iron materials.
Furnish steel and iron materials to be incorporated into the work with certificates of compliance and certified mill test reports. Mill test reports must indicate where the steel and iron were melted and manufactured
All melting and manufacturing processes for these materials, including an application of a coating, must occur in the United States. Coating includes all processes that protect or enhance the value of the material to which the coating is applied.
A Certificate of Compliance, conforming to the provisions in Section 6-2.03C, Certificates of Compliance, of the Standard Specifications, shall be furnished for steel and iron materials subject to Buy America provisions in Section 6-1.04C.
Replace the seventh paragraph of section 6-2.01A "General" with the following:
For a material to comply with a property show in the following table, the Department tests under the corresponding test methods shown:
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Table 1: Typical Test Methods
PROPERTY TEST METHOD
Relative Compaction ASTM D2922 and D3017
Sand Equivalent CT 217
Resistance (R-Value) CT 301
Grading (sieve analysis) СТ 202
Durability Index СТ 229
The Agency uses a Quality Assurance Program (QAP) to ensure a material is produced to comply with the Contract. The Quality Assurance Program is formally incorporated to this contract. A copy of the QAP You may examine the records and reports of tests the Agency performs if they are available at the job Schedule project work to allow time for QAP.
Replace "deducts" in the seventh paragraph of section 6-2.03A with:
may deduct
Add to section 6-2.03A:
In these Technical Specifications, the City of Corning Public Works Department will list which source inspection expenses it will deduct from the contract.
Add to section 6-2.03B:
City inspections shall be conducted on working days from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. Any inspections outside of these hours shall be requested at least three (3) days prior to the work, must be approved by the Engineer, and all costs associated with the inspections may be paid by the Contractor.
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|I - GENERAL CONSTRUCTION
SECTION 10 - GENERAL
The bidder's attention is directed to Section 10 "General" of the 2024 Standard Specifications, and these Technical Specifications.
Replace section 10-1.02B with the following:
Before starting the operational test of a traffic management system that directly impacts traffic, the system must be ready for operation, and all signs, pavement delineation, and pavement markings must be in place at the system's location.
If maintaining existing traffic management system elements during construction is shown on the Bid Item List, a list of the systems shown within the project limits and their operational status is included in the operational status check of the discovered elements is change order work.
If maintaining existing traffic management system elements during construction is not shown on the Bid Item List and an existing system element is discovered during the work, notify the Engineer. The Engineer orders a pre- and post-construction operational status check of the discovered elements. The status check of the discovered elements is change order work.
Conduct the status check with the Engineer and an electrical representative from the traffic operations office of the district in which the work is located. The Department provides you a list of the preconstruction operational status-check results, including:
1. Existing traffic management system elements and their locations within the project limits
2. Fully functioning elements
3. Nonoperational elements
Before Contract acceptance, conduct a postconstruction operational status check of all elements shown on the list with the Engineer and an electrical representative from the traffic operations office of the district in which the work is located.
Add to section 10-1.05:
Coordinate work activities such that will garbage pick-up will not disrupt access to garbage bins. Do not place seals or paving during days of garbage pick-up. Refer to Section 10-1.06 "Advanced Notification".
Before obliterating any traffic stripes, pavement markings, and pavement markers to be replaced at the same location, reference the stripes, markings, and markers. Include limits and transitions with control points to reestablish the new stripes, markings, and markers.
Construction of the new structural section adjacent to the existing traveled way must be performed in successive and once all operations are under way concurrent operations of excavating, preparing subgrade, placing base materials, and paving. Excavation within 8 feet of the existing traveled way must not precede the paving operation by more than 2 working days unless:
i. Authorized
Material is placed and compacted against the vertical cuts within 8 feet of the existing traveled way.
During excavation operations, native material may be used for this purpose except once the placing of the structural section starts, structural material must be used. Place the material up to the top of the existing pavement and taper at a slope of 4:1 (horizontal: vertical) or flatter to the bottom of the excavation. Do not use treated base for the taper.
At the end of each working day if a difference in excess of 8 feet exists between the elevation of the existing pavement and the elevation of an excavation within 8 feet of the traveled way, place and compact material against the vertical cut adjacent to the traveled way. During the excavation operation, you may use native material for this purpose except once the placing of the structural section starts, structural PAGE 8 OF 24
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material must be used. Place the material up to the top of the existing pavement and taper at a slope of 4:1 (horizontal: vertical) or flatter to the bottom of the excavation. Do not use treated base for the taper.
Before any paving operation that may cover existing utility or monument, reference and record the location of all utility covers and monument.
Add to section 10-1.06:
Advanced Notification
Add to section 10-1.06A:
Advanced Notification of Agencies
Contractor shall have available at all times during Contractor's working hours, a public relations person to deal with public and business concerns and shall report to the Engineering Division, Department of Public The Contractor shall notify all agencies which may be affected by the construction. Notification shall be in writing and at least 72 hours prior to construction. The notice shall include the project limits, starting date, scheduled date of completion, Contractor contact person and Contractor telephone number.
The agencies shall include, but not be limited to:
AGENCY PHONE No: AGENCY PHONE No:
Tehama County ity of Cornin
Landfill/Recycling (530) 528-1102 ire Departmen (530) 527-1126 Corning U.S. Postal Service
Irrigation District (530) 527-4300 Ext. 2 (Corning Post Office) (530) 527-1455 Corning Union
Elementary School Corning Union High
District (530) 824-7700 School District (530) 824-8000
Tehama Rural Area Corning Police
Express (530) 385-2877 Department (530) 527-3131
The Contractor shall keep current and notify the local Police and Fire Departments of Contractor's construction operation and traffic control changes three (3) days before project work is to begin or traffic changes are made. The Contractor shall cooperate with local authorities relative to handling traffic through the area and shall make Contractor's own arrangements in keeping the project work area clear of parked vehicles
Failure to comply with the provisions for notification shall result in the suspension of all project work until the provisions have been met.
Add to section 10-1.06B:
Advanced Notification to Residents
The Contractor shall notify all residents, businesses, and tenants that may be affected by or are in the immediate vicinity of the construction at least 72 hours prior to construction. Notification shall be in writing and include a brief description of the project work, starting date, planned date of completion, Contractor contact person and Contractor phone number. Notice shall be hand carried by Contractor Representative Should
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hours of the originally scheduled starting date.
Contractor shall have at the job site, at all times during Contractor's working hours, a full-time public relations person to deal with public and business concerns and shall report to the City Engineer.
When the construction requires prohibiting parking, "No Parking" signs shall be posted along the construction routes. The signs shall include the dates and times that no parking periods will be in effect. "No Parking" signs shall be mounted on Class I barricades and placed in the gutter pan not more than PAGE 9 OF 24
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500 feet apart. Signs shall be posted a minimum of 24 hours in advance of construction and immediately Failure to comply with the provisions for notification shall result in the suspension of all project work until
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SECTION 12 - TeMPORARY Traffic ConTroL
The bidder's attention is directed to Section 12 "Temporary Traffic Control of the 2024 Standard Specifications and these Technical Specifications.
Add to section 12-1.01:
Temporary Traffic Control Plan
Prepare and submit to the Engineer a Temporary Traffic Control Plan for approval. The Temporary Traffic Control Plan must adhere to the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Refer to Section 5-1.23B of the Standard Specifications and as amended in these Technical Specifications for submittal requirements.
the ran cord a stile runs or me not coming ragine he Contestore top no prod work until traffic control is in compliance with the approved Temporary Traffic Control Plan.
Replace section 12-1.03 with the following:
All flagging costs shall be included in the lump sum cost to perform Temporary Traffic Control.
Add to section 12-4.01 General:
Construction Area Traffic Control:
If components in the traffic control system are displaced or cease to operate or function as specified, from any cause, during the progress of the work, the Contractor shall immediately repair the components to the original condition or replace the components and shall restore the components to the original location.
Work Zone Safety and Mobility
A. POLICY: To provide a smooth and efficient flow of traffic, while retaining safety through the roadway work zone.
B. TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN:
City roads, in addition to motorists, service the needs of bicyclists and pedestrians. Since their usage is rare and random, they will be accommodated through the construction zone alongside vehicular traffic throughout the duration of the project.
C. TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN: Construction area traffic control will be developed and maintained per the guidelines in the California Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD) 2014 Revision 9 Part 6, "Temporary Traffic Control".
The primary function of temporary traffic control (TTC) is to provide for the reasonably safe and efficient movement of road users through or around TTC zones while reasonably protecting workers, responders to traffic incidents, and equipment. It is the responsibility of the contractor to install and maintain devices PAGE 11 OF 24
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which are necessary to provide passage for the traveling public, through the work, as well as safety of workers.
For the work location, submit a traffic control plan for the road closure and detour required for the Englection, for review by the City Engineer prior to starting work. Detour route to be provided by the City At the end of each work day the Contractor shall place temporary pavement delineation in accordance with Section 12-6 of the 2024 Standard Specifications.
Add to section 12-4.01A:
Emergency vehicles shall be permitted to pass through project work area without delay at all times.
Add to the end of section 12-4.02C(1):
eep the full width of the traveled way open to traffic when no active construction activities are occurring in the traveled way or within 6 feet of the traveled way and on
1. Friday after 3:00 p.m.
2. Saturday
3. Sunday
4. Designated holidays
5. Special days
Delete the entirety of section 12-4.02C(2)
Add to section 12-4.02C(3)(a):
Maintain all-weather access to all residences and businesses at all times. If a parcel has two driveways, a minimum of one driveway must be open at all times. Contractor shall coordinate with property owners, residents, and business operators as necessary should a driveway closure be required. All businesses are to stay open and operating during the construction.
Add to the end of section 12-4.02C(3)(a):
If you use an impact attenuator vehicle as a shadow vehicle, you are not required to close the adjacent traffic lane for the following activities:
1. Grinding
2. Grooving
3. Saw cutting of concrete slabs
4. Installing loop detectors
5. Structure Excavation and Backfill
Keep a minimum of 1 paved traffic lane at least 10 feet wide open for traffic.
Add to the end of section 12-4.02C(7)(a):
Do not use an impact attenuator vehicle to place, remove, or place and remove components of a stationary traffic control system on a 2-lane, two-way highway where the useable shoulder width is less than 10 feet unless otherwise authorized.
Except where prohibited, use an impact attenuator vehicle:
1. To follow behind equipment and workers who are placing and removing components of a closure.
Operate the flashing arrow sign in the arrow or caution mode during this activity, whichever applies.
Follow at a distance that prevents intrusion into the work space from passing traffic.
2. As a shadow vehicle in a moving lane closure.
After placing components of a stationary traffic control system, you may place the impact attenuator vehicle in advance of the work area or at another authorized location to protect traffic and workers.
Add to the end of section 12-4.02C(7)(b):
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Except for one-way-reversing traffic-control lane closures, the maximum length of the work area inside a closure is 2 miles.
Not more than 2 stationary closures are allowed in each direction of travel at one time.
Concurrent stationary closures in the same direction of travel must be spaced no closer than 1 miles apart. Closures in the same direction of travel on alternating inside lanes and outside lanes must be spaced by an additional 1 mile, unless otherwise authorized.
Closure spacing is the distance between the last cone of the upstream closure and the temporary sign W20-1 of the downstream closure. The number of lanes open in the upstream closures must be less than or equal to the number of lanes open in the downstream closures. For multiple closures in each direction of travel, pick up the downstream closures first.
For a stationary one-way-reversing traffic-control lane closure, you may stop traffic in 1 direction for periods not to exceed 10 minutes. After each stoppage, all accumulated traffic for that direction must pass through the work zone before another stoppage is made.
The maximum length of a single stationary one-way-reversing traffic-control lane closure is 1 miles between flaggers.
Transport bicyclists through the one-way-reversing traffic-control work zone.
For traffic under one-way-reversing traffic control on unpaved areas, the cones shown along the You may use a pilot car to control traffic. If a pilot car is used to control traffic, the cones shown along the centerline are not required. Pilot cars must have cellular or radio contact with other pilot cars and personnel in the work zone. The maximum speed of the pilot cars convoying or controlling traffic through the traffic control zone is 25 mph. Pilot cars must only use traffic lanes open to traffic.
Replace section 12-6.04 with the following:
Full compensation for Temporary Pavement Delineation shall be considered as included in other Temporary Traffic Control prices paid and no separate payment will be made.
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SECTION 13 - WATER POLLUTION CONTROL
The bidder's attention is directed to Section 13 "Water Pollution Control" of the 2024 Standard Specifications and these Technical Specifications.
This project is greater than 1 acre in size; therefore, a California General Permit for Stormwater Discharges will be needed. The Contractor shall be responsible for preparing an Erosion Control Plan and implementing the associated BMPs.
Add to section 13-1.01A:
This project qualifies for a Low-Erosivity Waiver because the soil disturbance area is anticipated to be between 1 and 5 acres and the R-factor is less than 5 if construction activities are performed in climatically drier time. The Erosivity Waiver and R-factor are described in the NPDES General Permit for Storm Water Discharges Associated with Construction and Land Disturbance Activities (Order No. 2009-0009-DWQ, NDES No. CAS000002, as amended by 2010-0014-DWQ).
Discharges of storm water from the project must comply with most current NDES General Permit for "Storm Water Discharges Associated with Construction and Land Disturbance Activities" (Order No. 2009- 009-DWQ, NPDES No. CAS000002, as amended by 2010-0014-DWQ).
Add to section 13-1.01B:
Active and Inactive areas: (1) Active areas have soil disturbing work activities occurring at least once within 14 days, and (2) Inactive areas are areas that have not been disturbed for at least 15 days. 3MPs: Best Management Practices are water pollution control practices.
Construction Phase: Construction phases are (1) Highway Construction including work activities foi building roads and structures, (2) Plant Establishment including maintenance on vegetation installed for final stabilization, and (3) Suspension where work activities are suspended and areas are inactive.
CSMP: Construction Site Monitoring Program.
NAL: Numeric Action Level
NEL: Numeric Effluent Limit
NDES: National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
NOI: Notice of Intent
normal working hours: The hours you normally work on this project Preparation Manual: The Department's "Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan and Water Pollution Control Program Preparation Manual."
QSD: Qualified SWPPP Developer
QSP: Qualified SWPPP Practitioner
REAP: Rain Event Action Plan.
RWQCB: Regional Water Quality Control Board.
SAP: Sampling and Analysis Plan
SSC: Suspended Sediment Concentration
SWRCB: State Water Resources Control Board
SWPPP: Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
WDID: Waste Discharge Identification Number
WPC: Water Pollution Control
WPC Manager: Water Pollution Control Manager. The WPC Manager implements water pollution control work described in the Erosion Control Plan and oversees revisions and amendments to the Erosion Control Plan.
Add to section 13-2.03:
No condition of the erosion control plan shall release the contractor from any responsibilities or requirements under other environmental statutes and regulations.
The Contractor shall maintain the BMP measures throughout the project. It is the Contractors responsibility to continue BMP maintenance during any project delays if any shall occur.
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It is the Contractor's responsibility to perform daily visual inspections of all stormwater pollution control devices. Summaries noting the daily inspections shall be submitted monthly to the contracting agency along with payment requests. The contractor shall maintain all storm water pollution control devices on the project in proper working order, including cleaning and/or repair during the duration of the project.
Replace section 13-2.04 with:
The cost of installing, maintaining, conducting daily inspections and removal of, when completed, the
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III - EARTHWORK AND LANDSCAPE
SECTION 17 - CLEARING AND GRUBBING
The bidder's attention is directed to Section 17-2, "Clearing and Grubbing" of the 2024 Standard Specifications and these Technical Specifications.
Add to section 17-2.01:
In addition, the following existing facilities, as described below and as shown on the contract plans, shall be removed and disposed of by the Contractor:
Remove any additional items encountered by the Contractor that are associated with the completion of this project as determined necessary by the City of Corning ii. Remove all excess construction materials and equipment at the end of the project Do not sell or give away materials from improvements to the general public at the job site. You may sell materials to duly licensed contractors and material vendors provided that you remove the materials from the job site.
Clearing and grubbing shall be paid for on a lump sum basis. The contract price paid for clearing and grubbing shall include full compensation for furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment and incidentals and for doing all the work involved in clearing and grubbing including the placement of temporary construction fencing, sawcutting and the removal of all listed items above, as shown on the plans, as specified in the 2024 Standard Specifications and these Technical Specifications, and as directed by the Engineer.
IV - SUBBASES AND BASES
SECTION 26 - AGGREGATE BASE
The bidder's attention is directed to Section 26, "Aggregate Base" of the 2024 Standard Specifications and these Technical Specifications.
Add to section 26-1.02A:
Class 2 Aggregate Base shall be used as trench backfill except in the pipe zone. Controlled Low Strength Material may be used as an alternative to Class 2 Aggregate Base backfill. mported pipe zone bedding material to be applied around all mains and laterals within the pipe zone shall e a grade of sand known as PG&E sand (washed sand and screened to 4" or smaller Remove section 26-1.02C.
Replace 26-1.04 with:
Payment for Aggregate base and bedding material shall be included in the cost of piping per linear foot (LF) in Section 79.
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V - SURFACINGS AND PAVEMENTS
SECTION 39 - ASPHALT CONCRETE
The bidder's attention is directed to Section 39, "Asphalt Concrete" of the 2024 Standard Specifications and these Technical Specifications.
Place Hot Mix Asphalt as shown.
Rs-ace SP-2 at each occurrence in section 39 with:
Add between the 3rd and 4th paragraphs of section 39-2.01A(1):
For HMA that uses asphalt binder containing crumb rubber modifier, submit a Crumb Rubber Usage Report form monthly and at the end of the project.
Add to section 39-2.01A(1):
Asphalt Institute MS-2 7th edition (2015)
Replace the 2nd sentence in the 3rd paragraph of section 39-2.01A(4)(b) with:
Submit 3 parts and keep 1 part.
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VIII - MISCELLANEOUS CONSTRUCTION
Replace Section 79 - Reserved with the following:
Section 79 - Water Main Pipe and Appurtenances
79-1.01 GENERAL
All pipe, fittings, valves, devices, and appurtenances shall be lead free in accordance with the requirements of Section 116875 of the California Health and Safety Code. 79-1.02 MATERIALS
79-1.02A WATER MAIN PIPE
Water main pipes shall be 6 and 8 inches in diameter, unless otherwise shown, and shall be C900 polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
79-1.02A(1) POLYVINYL CHLORIDE PIPE (PVC)
PVC Pipe shall be manufactured of Cell Class 12454 material conforming to ASTM D1784. Pipe shall be provided in Standard 20-foot lengths continuously marked in accordance with ASTM D1785 or AWWA C900.
PVC pipe 6- inch and 8-inch shall be Pressure Class 235, SDR 18; or Pressure Class 305, SDR 14, conforming to AWWA C900 with cast iron (CI) outside diameter. Pipe joints shall be rubber ring.
PVC pipe shall not be stored or handled in a manner that will permit exposure to sunlight or high temperatures for an extended period
79-1.02A(2) HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE PIPE (HDPE)
All service laterals with pipe of 1 and 2-inch diameters shall be high density polyethylene pipe (HDPE).
HDPE connections shall be threaded. Joining HDPE pipe with threaded connections is not allowed unless specifically approved by the Engineer.
All service piping shall be SDR-9, 200 PSI, copper tube size (CTS) polyethylene with stainless steel sleeves. No copper or galvanized pipe will be allowed
79-1.02A(3) FITTINGS
All fittings for 6 and 8 inch PVC pipe shall be ductile iron with cement mortar lining and bituminous coating per ANSI A21.4 (AWWA C104) and ANSI A21.6 or ANSI A21.51. Flanged fittings shall conform to ANSI A21.10 (AWWA C110) Mechanical and push-on joint fittings shall conform to AWWA C153. Buried fittings shall be wrapped in polyethylene film conforming to AWWA C105.
Where steel, ductile iron, or cast iron pipe and fittings are buried, the pipe and fittings shall be encased with polyethylene film conforming to AWWA C105. Fittings with cement-paste coated bolts shall be separately wrapped and sealed in addition to receiving the polyethylene film encasement.
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79-1.02A(3)a FLANGE BOLTS
Flange bolts for steel flanges shall be alloy steel, high strength ASTM A193 Grade B7 bolts with ASTM A194 Grade 2H heavy hex nuts. Buried nuts, bolts, and fittings shall be wrapped with polyethylene.
Flange bolts for ductile iron or cast iron shall be low-carbon steel, ASTM A307 Grade B bolts with ASTM A563A heavy hex nuts.
ASTM A193 Grade B8 (Type 304) stainless steel bolts and nuts shall be used in underground vaults, and similar wet exposures.
All stainless steel nuts and bolts shall be installed with anti-seize lubricant.
Use flat washers conforming to ASTM F436 on all nut and bolt connections where the Pipe is fusion bonded epoxy coated. Washers shall be coated the same as the nut and bolt. 79-1.02A(3)b PIPE RESTRAINED JOINTS
Restrained joints called for on the Plans shall consist of the following types of restraining devices rated for 250 PSI minimum:
79-1.02A(3)c DUCTILE IRON MECHANICAL JOINT FITTINGS
Mechanical joint glands with a plurality of individually activated gripping wedges, EBAA Iron Megalug, Romac RomaGrip, or equal.
79-1.02A(3)d DUCTILE IRON PUSH-ON JOINT FITTINGS
U.S. Pipe Field Lok gaskets with stainless steel locking segments vulcanized into the pipe gasket, EBAA Iron Bell Harness Series 1700 Megalug, or equal.
79-1.02A(3)e PVC PIPE BELL HARNESS
For C900 PVC pipe, EBAA Iron Series 1500, Romac 600 Series, or equal. 79-1.02A(3)f DUCTILE IRON JOINT RETAINER GLAND (GRIPPER RING) When required on the Plans or in the specifications, shall provide a positive holding method of restraining the joint. The retainer gland shall be U.S. PIPE TR Flex, ROMAC Grip Ring or approved equal. 79-1.02A(3)g FLANGED COUPLING ADAPTERS (FCA) AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS (FC) FCAs and FCs shall be suitable for the piping to which they are attached. Flanged coupling adapters for 12-inch and smaller diameter pipe shall be cast or ductile iron. All couplings (FCA and FC) shall be lined and coated with NSF61 certified fusion bonded epoxy and shall comply with AWWA C213 (8 mil minimun dry film thickness). All couplings shall be furnished with high strength, low alloy steel bolts and heav nuts, except in damp or submerged locations such as valve vaults, wet wells, water holding basins, in which case all bolts and nuts, including flange bolts shall be type 304 stainless steel, national coarse threads. FCAs and FCs shall be manufactured by Smith Blair, Romac or equal.
FCAs and FCs shall be furnished with thrust protection suitable for the piping test pressure unless the joints are restrained with concrete thrust blocks. Thrust protection for welded steel pipe shall be joint harnesses fabricated pursuant to AWWA Manual M-11. Harness tie bolts and nuts shall be high strength ASTM A193 Grade B7, with ASTM A 194 Grade 2H nuts or equal.
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79-1.02A(3)h TWO BOLT COUPLINGS
Two bolt couplings shall be suitable for the piping to which they are attached. Coupling's center and end rings shall be cast or ductile iron meeting or exceeding ASTM A 536, Grade 65-45-12. Gaskets shall be Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) suitable for both water and sewer service. Coupling shall be fusion epoxy lined and coated in accordance with AWWA C213 and be NSF 61 certified. Couplings shall be umished with Type 304 stainless steel, national coarse thread hardware. Couplings shall be rated fo 260 PSI working pressures. Coupling shall be Romac Macro or equa 79-1.02B PIPE LOCATION MEASURES
79-1.02B(1) PIPE FINDER TAPE
A mylar encased aluminum foil bearing the words, "CAUTION: BURIED WATERLINE BELOW." Printing shall be under the mylar (reverse printed) so as to be readable through the clear mylar. Surface printing on the tape is not acceptable. Blue in color, 2 inches wide, Allen Systems, Inc. Detecto-Tape, or equal. 79-1.02B(2) TRACER WIRE
Wire shall be 10 AWG solid copper conductor with a 30-mil-thick high-density polyethylene (HDPE) insulation rated for 30 volts. Insulation color shall meet the APWA color code standard for identification of buried utilities. Locator wire shall be a continuous strand, placed on top of the pipe and secured with tape at 10-foot (maximum) intervals. Locator wire shall be brought to the surface at all valve risers.
After all trench backfill operations are complete, the Owner will conduct the locatability test to confirm that the wire is continuous. The Contractor shall be responsible for all costs to confirm, locate and repair any breaks in the location wire identified in the locatability test. In addition, the Contractor shall reimburse the Owner for all costs to retest repaired sections of the wire. The Contractor is advised to use care in the installation and backfilling operations to prevent damage to the wire. 79-1.02C SERVICE SADDLES
Service Saddles shall have epoxy or nylon coated ductile iron bodies with two Type 304 stainless steel straps. Service saddles shall be designed for use on the specified pipe type as required, and be furnished with stainless steel bolts, nuts, washers, and Buna-N gaskets. Contractor shall coordinate outlet thread type and size per the plans. Service saddles shall be ROMAC 202NS, FORD, or approved equal.
79-1.02D GATE VALVES
Gate valves 6 and 8 inches : 125-pound, totally encapsulated disk, solid wedge resilient seat, non-rising stem, and open to left NRS valves with O-ring seals. Exposed valves shall have hand wheel operators Buried valves shall have 2-inch square operating nuts. Valve ends as shown on the Plans. All internal and external ferrous surfaces of the valve body and bonnet shall have a fusion-bonded epoxy coating complying with AWWA C550. Mueller, Waterous, or equal, and conform to AWWA C509 or AWWA C515. Buried valves shall be wrapped in polyethylene film pursuant to AWWA C105.
Where shown on the plans or where required to provide the required cover or clearance, gate valve with right angle operators shall be used. 6 and 8-inch valves shall use an enclosed miter gear configuration.
Waterous, or equal, and conform to AWWA C509 or AWWA C515.
Provide for all buried valves set deeper than 3 feet to the operating nut. Extension stems shall be a minimum of 1½ inches in diameter Schedule 40 steel pipe, with a welded plate box at the bottom which fits over the valve operating nut, have a centering ring, a 2-inch operating nut welded to the top of the PAGE 20 OF 24
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stem, and extend to within 6 inches of the ground surface. Extension stems shall be epoxy coated or equal.
79-1.02E VALVE BOXES AND METER BOXES
79-1.02E(1) VALVE BOX
Provide for all vaives placed underground. Boxes shall be traffic rated with cast iron ring and cover and concrete main body, Brooks Products, Inc., No. 1-RT, Christy G-5, Cook Concrete Products No. 10T12, WATER. Boxes shall be furished with 8-inch PVC pipe extension sleeves. The lid shall be marked All valve boxes between stations 3+00 and 25+00 shall not be raised to grade after paving, raising of these valve boxes shall be addressed in a following project 79-1.02E(2) WATER METER BOXES
Water boxes for 1-inch meters shall be Christy B-16 Lids shall be solid concrete lid with bolt down marked "WATER" and touch meter reading compatible. Water boxes for 2-inch meters shall be Christy B-
40. Lids shall be solid concrete lid with bolt down marked "WATER'" and touch meter reading compatible. 79-1.02F CORPORATION STOPS
Corporation stops shall be brass or bronze, ANSI/NSF 61 certified, full port, ball type, sized per service line Mueller, Ford, Jones, or equal. When a corporation stop is connecting a metallic main pipe and a metallic service, a nylon compression fitting shall be included in the corporation stop similar and equal to a Mueller 300, and the service shall be wrapped with Polyken #932 tape for three feet from the main along the service. Tape wrap shall be pursuant to manufacturer's directions. 79-1.02G ANGLE METER STOPS
Angle meter stops shall be bronze, ball type, as manufactured by Ford, Jones, Mueller, or equal, complete with padlock wings, compression end suitable for copper tubing, bullet lock compatible, and meter coupling nut.
79-1.02H FIRE HYDRANTS
Waterous or Mueller equipped with chained nozzle caps. 5¼-inch minimum main valve, two 2½-inch hose nozzles, and one 4½-inch pumper nozzle. The operating nut shall be a 1½-inch pentagon nut. The hose and pumper nozzles, operating nut, and direction of opening shall be per National Standard Specifications. The hydrant shall have a 42-inch bury to the bottom of the connecting pipe. Fire hydrants shall be the dry barrel type conforming to AWWA C-502.
A 6-inch diameter lateral and gate valve conforming to these Specifications shall be provided from the main water line to each hydrant as shown on the Plans.
79-2.01 CONSTRUCTION
All work shall conform to Plan details and the manufacturer's recommendations.
Handle all materials in a manner that will not damage the material or its coating. Before installation, each article shall be inspected, and any damaged material discarded. Any damaged coating shall be repaired.
The interior and ends of the pipe and appurtenances shall be clean. When it is necessary to cut pipe, such cuts shall be neatly made.
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Install pipe and fittings in strict conformance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Maximum pipeline joint deflections and minimum curve radii shall conform with published tables prepared by the manufacturers. Fittings shall be placed at the vertical/horizontal angle points as shown on the Plans unless otherwise approved by the Engineer. The Contractor shall install additional vertical angle fittings where required to maintain conformance with the manufacturer's published tables on maximum pipeline joint deflections and minimum curve radii. The Contractor may, at his option, install up to one additional coupling per 20-foot length of PVC pipe in lieu of an additional vertical fitting, provided that the installation is in compliance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
Pipes shall be laid with the bell end ready to receive the next pipe. Bell holes shall be dug and the trench bottom graded such that the pipe is supported along the barrel and not the bell.
In addition to exercising extreme care to keep the inside of the pipe clear of dirt and debris during installation, the Contractor shall insert or place temporary plugs over all ends of the pipe except during periods of continuous observation such as during pipeline installation. 79-2.01A PIPE CUTTING
The Contractor shall perform all work of cutting pipe and fittings or special castings necessary to the proper and accurate assembly, erection, and completion of the work. All pipe shall be cut to fit accurately without damaging the pipe or lining and so as to leave a smooth end at right angles to the axis of the pipe.
79-2.01B PIPE THREADS
Pipe ends shall be reamed to the full bore of the pipe. Threads shall conform to ASNI B2.1. In making up threaded joints, an accepted thread lubricant shall be applied to the male threads only. 79-2.01C PIPE JOINTING
Pipe jointing for cast iron pipe shall conform to SS 306-8.2 and the pipe manufacturer's recommendations. Pipe jointing for PVC pipe shall conform to SS 306-8.5 and the pipe manufacturer's recommendations. Pipe joining for HDPE pressure pipe shall conform to SS 306-8.6. 79-2.01D METALLIC PIPE COVERINGS
All buried ductile iron pipe, fittings, and valves shall be wrapped with polyethylene film per AWWA C105.
All buried galvanized iron pipe shall be tape wrapped pursuant to the description under Materials in this section.
79-2.01E FLANGED JOINTS
Make up square and water tight with even pressure on the gaskets. 79-2.01B WATER SYSTEM TESTING
79-2.01B(1) PRESSURE TESTING
presence of the Engineer, pressure test all parts of the system. Each section of water main between line • greater, and maintain that pressure for a minimum of one hour. At the end of the test period, the te:
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Leakage shall not be in excess of 2 gallons per inch of diameter per 1,000 feet of pipe per 24 hours.
Leakage shall be determined by pumping water into the closed system from a barrel and maintaining the required pressure or by other means approved by the Engineer. Where leakage is in excess of the specified rate, the amount of leakage shall be reduced by the Contractor to a quantity within the specified rate before the installation is accepted. In addition, the Contractor shall repair all visible leaks.
The Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, and equipment required to perform the pipe pressure test.
Where interconnections are made between existing and the new system at other than existing isolation valves the interconnection piping between the existing system and the first new isolation valve will not have to be pressure tested. However, when these interconnections are made and pressurized, any noticeable leaks shall be corrected.
Where the new system interconnects to an existing system at an existing isolation valve it will be the Contractor's option to either test against the existing isolation valve or to install a temporary thrust protected blind flange, cap or plug within 15 feet of the existing valve to test against.
If the Contractor elects to test against the existing valve, he shall bear the full responsibility for leakage that may occur through the valve; and no additional allowance will be given for such potential leaks.
If the second option is used the final connection to the existing valve after the pressure test is completed will not have to be tested but any noticeable leaks shall be corrected. 79-2.01B(2) STERILIZATION FOR COMPLETED WATERLINES
Per AWWA C651, Section 4.4.3, Continuous Feed Method. Once the water system has been successfully hydrostatically tested, it shall be flushed of all dirt and debris. Following adequate flushing, the entire system shall be chlorinated by one of the following methods: sodium hypochlorite or calcium hypochlorite and water mixture. Chlorinating agent shall be applied at the beginning of the section adjacent to the feeder connection and shall be injected through a corporation cock, hydrant, or other connection ensuring treatment of the entire line. Water shall be fed slowly into a new line with chlorine applied in amounts to produce a residual of not less than ten parts per million in all parts of the line for a period of not less than 24 hours. During the chlorination process, all valves and accessories shall be operated. At the end of the 24-hour period, the treated water in all portions of the water main shall have a residual of not less than 10 mg/l.
The Contractor may elect to use the tablet method of applying the chlorine as specified in AWWA C651 for PVC pipe installation. If this method does not provide adequate disinfection, the Contractor shall apply chlorine by one of the above-described methods until acceptable bacteriological tests are obtained.
After chlorination, the water shall remain in the pipeline or be diluted until the chlorine residual has dropped to below two parts per million before it is flushed from the extremities of the system.
Furthermore, it may be necessary to land apply the chlorinated water or otherwise dechlorinate the water in order to discharge it to any storm drain, drainage channel, or surface water where damage could occur to fish or other aquatic life or in violation of any governmental laws or regulations. All of the pipeline shall then be flushed and remain full with a bacteriologically acceptable water supply. Before the new main is connected to the distribution system, let it sit for a minimum of 16 hours without any water use. Then, without flushing, collect two sets of acceptable samples taken at least 15 minutes apart while the sample taps are left running. A minimum of four test samples for coliform bacteria shall be taken by the Engineer from selected points in the pipeline. At least one set of samples taken every 1200 feet (if trench water has entered the pipe during construction, sample at 200-foot intervals). If such tests indicate contamination, the pipeline shall be disinfected again until no contamination exists, all at no extra cost to At connections to the existing system where some sections of piping cannot be reasonably disinfected in the normal procedure, all new pipe, fittings, etc. shall be sprayed or swabbed inside and out with a strong PAGE 23 OF 24
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(one to five percent) chlorine solution prior to installation and installed in a sanitary manner so as not to contaminate the system. If the Contractor fails to take the proper precautions during connections to existing systems and allows dirt or dirty water to enter the existing piping, he shall flush and disinfect the existing water system as required by the Engineer.
79-3.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
Payment for water mains shall be based on the unit price bid per lineal foot of water main and shall include full compensation for trench excavation, bedding, backfill and surface restoration, furnishing, installing, testing, and sterilizing the pipe, complete together with appurtenances not otherwise listed in the Proposal. Measurement of pipe length for payment shall be the lineal distance along the centerline of the pipe including valves and fittings. Where short lengths of piping are needed for interconnections, anc the pipe size is not indicated in the Bid Schedule, it shall be included within the pay category for the next larger size pipe.
Payment for gate valves 6 and 8 inches in size, will be based on the number of each size installed and shall include furnishing and installing the gate valve, valve box, extension sleeve, and extension stem (if required), and valve box concrete anchorage.
Payment for single water services will be based on the number of each installed and shall include furnishing and installing the service saddle, corporation stop, meter box, meter angle stop, and appurtenances, complete.
Payment for service lines shall be based on the lineal foot of service line and shall include full compensation for trench excavation, bedding, and backfill; furnishing, installing, testing and sterilizing the pipe, complete together with appurtenances not otherwise listed in the Bid Schedule. Measurement of pipe length for payment shall be the lineal distance along the centerline of the pipe including valves, and Payment for fire hydrants will be based on the number installed and shall include the furnishing and installing of the hydrant and thrust block. Payment for the isolation valves shall be paid for under Gate Valves. Payment of hydrant run piping shall be on the basis of the unit price bid for water main. Run distance for payment shall begin at the centerline of the isolation gate valves and terminate at the centerline of the hydrant.
Unless otherwise shown above, payment for the above items shall be based on the lump-sum and unit prices set forth in the Proposal for each item.
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ITEM NO: J-5
AWARD AND AUTHORIZE CITY
MANAGER TO SIGN A 3-YEAR
JANITORIAL CONTRACT FOR
JANITORIAL SERVICES WITH AGUILAR
CLEANING SERVICES
July 22, 2025
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS
FROM: BRANT MESKER, CITY MANAGER
ELIJAH STANLEY, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
SUMMARY:
The City's current janitorial services contract with Ochoa for Janitorial Services is set to expire on July 31, 2025. In anticipation of the contract's expiration Staff issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Janitorial Services.
The RFP solicited proposals for a three-year contract, with the possibility of two one-year extensions, for a total potential contract term of five years. The City received a total of seven (7) proposals from various janitorial service providers.
Staff recommends that the City Council award the Janitorial Services Agreement to Aguilar Cleaning Services and authorize the City Manager to execute a three-year agreement, with the option to extend the agreement for up to two additional one-year periods.
DISCUSSION:
Upon review of the seven submitted proposals, three (3) were determined to be responsive and met all minimum requirements outlined in the RFP. Staff conducted a comprehensive evaluation of the responsive proposals based on criteria including cost, experience, scope compliance, and overall service approach.
Following the evaluation process, Aguilar Cleaning Services received the highest overall score and was determined to offer the best value to the City. Aguilar Cleaning Services demonstrated strong qualifications, competitive pricing, and a clear understanding of the City's janitorial needs.
FUNDING:
As part of the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 budgeting process janitorial services have been budgeted through various budget uits.
RECOMMENDATION:
MAYOR AND COUNCIL:
• AWARD AND AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A 3-YEAR JANITORIAL
CONTRACT FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES WITH AGUILAR CLEANIN
SERVICES AT $4,966 PER MONTH
CORNING
3-Year Janitorial Service
Proposal Form
Proposals will be accepted at 794 Third Street, Corning, CA 96021 until 2:00 p.m. on July 11, 2025. All proposals must be clearly marked JANITORIAL SERVICES RFP. All proposals submitted will be opened and read promptly following the 2:00 pm proposal closing.
Monthly Fee Proposals (based on Proposal Specifications):
• City Buildings Services $_3,696.°°
• Park Restroom Services $ 1,040.00
• Seasonal Park Restrooms $_ 230. 00
The prices quoted herein will be used for the first 3-years of the contract and are not subject to change.
It is understood that this proposal shall remain open and shall not be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days from the date prescribed for the opening of the Proposals.
It is agreed that the service to be provided under this proposal will be for a three-year contract period, with an option to extend two (2), one-year periods for a total of five (5) years.
The City of Corning reserves the right to reject any and all proposals submitted or to waive any irregularity. In the event of identical proposals, the City of Corning will be the sole judge of the Company to receive the proposal.
Uly 1, 2025
Signature of Company Representative Date
Alejandra Aguilar Aqular Cleaning Services
Printed Name of Representative Company Name
Phone
Corning (o. 9602)
Address
Aguilar Cleaning Services
Cleaning Services Proposal - City of Corning
To:
City of Corning
794 Third Street
Corning, CA 96021
GUILAR
Dear Selection Committee,
Aguilar Cleaning Services is pleased to formally submit this proposal to provide janitorial and facility cleaning services for the City of Corning.
We bring over a decade of experience in maintaining commercial spaces, public buildings, and short-term rental properties. For more than seven years, we have proudly served Northern California Child Development, Inc. (NCCDI) across multiple sites in Tehama County, as well as the City of Corning, where we have provided consistent and professional cleaning services for administrative offices and public areas.
As the owner, 1, Alejandra Aguilar, personally oversee and perform cleaning services at the Corning Police Department. This hands-on approach provides an additional level of security and trust, especially in sensitive environments.
Our team is small, reliable, and highly trained. Each team member is carefully selected and works under close supervision to ensure all tasks are performed professionally and in full compliance with the City's standards.
As part of our regular service-beyond contractual obligations—we include deep cleaning of public park restrooms on a weekly basis. This value-added service demonstrates our ongoing commitment to the health and safety of the community.
We are fully prepared to meet all service requirements, including:
• Daily closing and cleaning of park restrooms (Monday through Friday) • Opening and closing of park restrooms on weekends
• Twice-weekly cleaning at the Police Department
• General janitorial services for municipal buildings
Proposed Monthly Rates:
• City Hall: $577.00
• Corning Police Department: $1,156.00
• Library: $577.00
• Transportation Center: $373
• Corporation Yard: $433.00
Rodgers Theater: $580.00
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City Buildings Services Total: $ 3,696.00
• City Park Bathrooms: $1,040.00
Park Restroom Services Total: $ 1,040.00
• Clark Park: $230.00
Seasonal Park Restrooms Total: $ 230.00
Total $4,966.00
We appreciate the opportunity to be considered in this process. At Aguilar Cleaning Services, we are honored to continue our work with the City of Corning and remain committed to delivering the same high standards of responsibility, consistency, and quality that have defined our service for over ten years.
Sincerely,
Alejandra Aguilar
Owner, Aguilar Cleaning Services
[email protected]
CORNING
ADDENDUM NO. 1
CITY OF CORNING
Janitorial Services Contract
Dated: July 2, 2025
The purpose of this Addendum No. 1 is to modify the Contract Documents for the above project. This Addendum shall be attached to and become a part of said Contract Documents. THIS ADDENDUM
SHALL BE SIGNED BY THE BIDDER, DATED, AND SUBMITTED WITH THE BID PROPOSAL FOR THE PROJECT.
Addendum No. 1; Item No. 1:
1. QUESTION: Can bids be submitted electronically through PublicPurchase.com, or is it required to submit them to City Hall?
ANSWER: This addendum serves to clarify and amend the bid submission requirements for the above-reterenced project.
Bidders are hereby notified that all bids must be submitted in person or by mail to:
City Hall
794 Third Street
Corning, CA
96021
Deadline for Submission: No later than 2:00 PM on July 11, 2025.
Important Notice: Submissions via Public Purchase will not be accepted.
All other terms and conditions of the bid documents remain unchanged. Bidders are responsible for acknowledging this addendum in their bid submission.
2. QUESTION: How much is currently being paid a month and who is the contractor? ANSWER: The current janitorial services are provided by Ochoa Cleaning, with a monthly compensation of $4,370.00. Please note that the scope of work outlined in this RFP differs from that of the previous janitorial contract.
QUESTION: Is this walkthrough required? Could you please direct me to the scope of work? What is the prevailing wage rate?
ANSWER: A pre-bid walk-through is not required; however, upon award of the contract, City staff will conduct a site walk with the selected contractor
The Scope of Work is outlined in the RFP packet included with this posting.
Based on available information, the applicable prevailing wage rate is $19.74. However, respondents are responsible for verifying the current rate with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) prior to submitting their proposals.
4. QUESTION: What months are the seasonal months for the park restrooms? ANSWER: The seasonal months for the seasonal park restrooms are March through October.
5. QUESTION: Are there any bonds associated with this contract? ANSWER: There are no bonds associated with this contract.
6. QUESTION: Are all sites open and available to walk on our own time? Is there a current contract in place? If so, what is the current value of the contract? ANSWER: Not all sites are accessible for walk-throughs. If you wish to schedule a site visit, please coordinate in advance with the Public Works Director by emailing [email protected].
There is an existing contract in place with a current monthly rate of $4.370.
7. QUESTION: How many more facilities (rough estimate) are being cleaned in this upcoming contract than in the current janitorial contract?
ANSWER: The only additional facilities are the seasonal restroom cleaning at Clark Park and two additional restrooms at the Transportation Center.
8. QUESTION: There are items required for a 1-day service, but could you provide which buildings/ public restrooms are open 5 or 7 days a week, and is the service as needed on those days or required on the open days.
ANSWER: All buildings are open 5-7 days a week. However, cleaning is needed 1-day a week with the exception of the police department, which is twice a week. The park restrooms listed in the scope of work are required to be closed at dusk 7-days a week and opened on weekends at 7 AM.
They are to be cleaned on a as needed basis.
9. QUESTION: How many bathrooms are there in each parkand what is the sq ft of each restrooms? ANSWER:
Park Square Footage Number of Restrooms
160 SF 2
Martini Plaza
Woodson Park 324 SF 2
Northside Park 154 SF 2
Lennox Field 234 SF 2
Skate Park 176 SF 2
Clark Park 414 SF 2
10. QUESTION: What is the sq ft of the carpeted areas for each City buildings? ANSWER: Codgers -roughe - 20ughy 2,000 SF
11. QUESTION: What is the frequency, day, and time cleaning schedule for this project? ANSWER: There is no set cleaning schedule for this project: all additional information can be found in the project documents.
All other terms and conditions of the bid documents remain unchanged. Bidders are responsible for acknowledging this addendum in their bid submission.
This Addendum consists of a total of 3-pages.
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ITEM NO.: J-6
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH
THE TEHAMA COUNTY SOLID
WASTE MANAGEMENT AGENCY
FOR TEMPORARY USE OF CITY
PROPERTY FOR MONTHLY
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
COLLECTION EVENTS
July 22, 2025
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: BRANT MESKER, CITY MANAGER A
BACKGROUND:
The Tehama County Solid Waste Management Agency is responsible for managing and promoting safe and environmentally responsible disposal and diversion of waste, including household hazardous waste. As part of its program, the Agency is seeking to host one Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection event per month within the Corning area to better serve local residents and ensure proper disposal of hazardous materials.
The City of Corning owns a parcel of land, commonly referred to as the "Park and Ride" lot, located across the street from City Hall. The site has been identified as a suitable temporary location for these monthly events.
SUMMARY:
Under the proposed Agreement, the City agrees to allow the agency to use the Park and Ride lot once per month for HHW collection events beginning July 1, 2025, and continuing through December 31, 2025. This temporary arrangement is intended to remain in place until the Agency secures a permanent HHW collection facility in the southern part of the county
Key terms of the Agreement include:
• The Agency will be solely responsible for the setup, operation, staffing, and cleanup of each event.
• The City will notify the Agency of any observed spills so appropriate response measures can be taken.
• The Agency will ensure all applicable state and federal safety regulations are met and that a certified operator is on-site during collection. • The Agency will bear all costs associated with the events, including hazardous waste transport and disposal.
• Either party may terminate the Agreement with 30 days written notice.
The Agreement includes standard indemnification, and jurisdiction provisions, as well as a clause clarifying that this arrangement does not grant the Agency exclusive rights to conduct HHW collections within the city.
RECOMMENDATION:
MAYOR AND COUNCIL:
• Approve the Agreement between the City of Corning and the Tehama County Solid Waste Management Agency (Agency) for the temporary use of City- owned property-commonly known as the "Park and Ride" lot on Third Street-for monthly Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Events; and
• Authorize the City Manager to sign and execute the Agreement ITEM NO: J-7
APPROVE CONTRACT WITH
LECHOWICZ & TSENG MUNICIPAL
CONSULTANTS TO CONDUCT A
WATER AND SEWER RATE STUDY IN
THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$50,000
July 22, 2025
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: BRANT MESKER, CITY MANAGER
SUMMARY:
As indicated in the 2025/2026 Fiscal Year Budget Presentation the Water and Sewer funds were of concern. This has been an ongoing trend over the last two years and appears to have been an ongoing issue through previous years as well. Previously water and sewer rates have been increased based on presented needs in budget review. Most recently, in July of 2024 City Council approved a 10% water and 5% sewer increase for fiscal years 2024/2025 and 2025/2026. This approach does not take into consideration near future operational needs nor does it take into consideration infrastructure upgrades or needs.
A professional consultant will better be able to provide accurate water and sewer rates based on the needs of the City now and into the future while considering operational and infrastructure needs. Not only will the consultant assist in determining the water and sewer rates as part of the study but the consultant will assist in the implementation of the fees and navigating the required Prop 218 process. The prop 218 process requires the City to notify water and sewer customers which plays a large role in the transparency of any proposed fee increases.
The consultant comes recommended from a near by municipality, has conducted a number of water and sewer rate studies and has years of experience.
FINANCIAL:
A Water and Sewer Rate Study has been included within the fiscal year 2025/2026 budget. This will allow the City to determine an appropriate rate increase, address the water and sewer fund concerns, and make necessary infrastructure upgrades.
RECOMMENDATION:
MAYOR AND COUNCIL APPROVE THE:
• AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH LECHOWICZ & TSENG MUNICIPAL CONSULTANTS TO CONDUCT A WATER AND
SEWER RATE STUDY IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORNING
AND LECHOWICZ & TSENG MUNICIPAL CONSULTANTS
1. IDENTIFICATION:
This Professional Services Agreement ("Agreement"), made and entered into this 22ND day of July, 2025, is by and between the City of Corning, a California Municipal Corporation and Lechowicz & Tseng Municipal Consultants,
RECITALS:
2.1. The CITY has determined that it requires the following professional services from a Consultant to conduct a water and sewer rate study as outlined in the proposal letter attached as Exhibit A.
2.2. Consultant represents that it is fully qualified to perform such professional services by virtue of its experience and the training, education, and expertise of its principals and employees. Consultant further represents that it is willing to accept responsibility for performing such services in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
2.3. Consultant represents that it has no known relationships with third parties, City Council members, or employees of the city which would (1) present a conflict of interest with the rendering of services under this Agreement under Government Code Section 1090, the Political Reform Act (Government Code Section 81000 et seq.), or other applicable law; (2) prevent Consultant from performing the terms of this Agreement; or (3) present a significant opportunity for the disclosure of confidential information.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions herein contained, City and Consultant agree as follows:
3. DEFINITIONS:
3.1. "Scope of Services". Such professional services as are set forth in Section 2.1 of this Agreement.
3.2. "Agreement Administrator". The Agreement Administrator for this project is Brant Mesker, City Manager.
contact at the City for this project. All services under this Agreement shall be performed at the request of the Agreement Administrator. The Agreement Administrator will establish the timetable for completion of services and any interim milestones. The City reserves the right to change this designation upon written notice to the Consultant.
3.3. Compensation. Consultant will provide the foregoing services at rate set forth in the rate and fee schedule of the proposal letter attached as Exhibit A.
4. TERM:
4.1. The Agreement "Commencement Date" is on July 22, 2025 and shall expire upon completion of the of the study and implementation of water and sewer rates, unless extended by written agreement of the parties or terminated earlier under Section 18 ("Termination") below.
5. CONSULTANT'S DUTIES:
5.1. Services. Consultant shall perform the services identified in the proposal to conduct a water and sewer rate study as attached as Exhibit A. The City shall have the right to request, in writing, changes in the Scope of Services. Any such changes mutually agreed upon by the parties, and any corresponding increase or decrease in compensation, shall be incorporated by written amendment to this Agreement.
5.2. Coordination with the City. In performing services under this Agreement, Consultant shall coordinate all contact with the City through its Agreement Administrator.
5.3. Professional Standards. Consultant shall perform all work to the highest standards of Consultant's profession and in a manner reasonably satisfactorily to City. Consultant shall keep itself fully informed of and in compliance with all local, State, and Federal laws rules, and regulations in any manner affecting the performance of this Agreement, including all Cal/OSHA requirements, the conflict-of-interest provisions of Government Codes §1090 and the Political Reform Act (Government Code § 81000 et seq.).
5.4. Avoid Conflicts. During the term of this Agreement, Consultant shall not perform any work for another person or entity for whom Consultant was not working at the Commencement Date if such work would present a conflict interfering with performance under this Agreement. However, the City may consent in writing to the Consultant's performance of such work.
5.5. Appropriate Personnel. Consultant has, or will secure at its own expense, all personnel required to perform the services identified in the Scope of Services. All such services shall be performed by Consultant or under its supervision, and all personnel engaged in the work shall be qualified to perform such services.
5.6. Substitution of Personnel. Any persons named in the proposal or Scope of Services constitutes a promise to the City that those persons will perform and coordinate their respective services under this Agreement. Should one or more of such personnel become unavailable, Consultant may substitute other personnel of at least equal competence upon written approval of City. If City and Consultant cannot agree as to the substitution of key personnel, City may terminate this Agreement for cause, respective services under this Agreement.
5.7. Permits and Approvals. Consultant shall obtain, at its sole cost and expense, all permits, and regulatory approvals necessary for Consultant's performance of this Agreement. This includes, but shall not be limited to, professional licenses, encroachment permits, and building and safety permits and inspections.
5.8. Notification of Organizational Changes. Consultant shall notify the Agreement Administrator, in writing, of any change in name, ownership or control of Consultant's firm or any subcontractor. Change of ownership or control of Consultant's firm may require an amendment to this Agreement.
5.9. Records. Consultant shall maintain any and all ledgers, books of account, invoices, vouchers, canceled checks, and other records or documents evidencing or relating to charges for services or expenditures and disbursements charged to City under this Agreement for a minimum of three (3) years, or for any longer period required by law, from the date of final payment to Consultant under this Agreement. All such documents shall be made available for inspection, audit, and/or copying at any time during regular business hours, upon oral or written request of City. In addition, pursuant to Government Code Section 8546.7, if the amount of public funds expended under this Agreement exceeds ten thousand dollars, all such documents and this Agreement shall be subject to the examination and audit of the State Auditor, at the request of City or as part of any audit of City, for a period of three (3) years after final payment under this Agreement.
6. SUBCONTRACTING:
6.1. General Prohibition. This Agreement covers professional services of a specific and unique nature. Except as otherwise provided herein, Consultant shall not assign or transfer its interest in this Agreement or subcontract any services to be performed without amending this Agreement.
6.2. Consultant Responsible. Consultant shall be responsible to City for all services to be performed under this Agreement.
6.3. Identification in Fee Schedule. All subcontractors shall be specifically listed, and their billing rates identified in the Approved Fee Schedule, Exhibit A. Any charges must be approved by the Agreement Administrator in writing as an amendment to this Agreement.
7. COMPENSATION:
7.1. General. City agrees to compensate Consultant for the services provided under this Agreement, and Consultant agrees to accept payment in accordance with the Fee Schedule in full satisfaction for such services. Compensation shall not exceed the Maximum Amount of the total project budget as identified in the proposal letter as attached in Exhibit A. . Consultant shall not be reimbursed for any expenses unless provided for in this Agreement or authorized in writing by City in advance.
7.2. Invoices. Consultant shall submit to City an invoice, on a monthly basis or as otherwise agreed to by the Agreement Administrator, for services performed pursuant to this Agreement. Each invoice shall identify the services rendered during the billing period, the amount due for the invoice, and the total amount previously invoiced. All labor charges shall be itemized by employee name and classification or position with the firm, the corresponding hourly rate, the hours worked, a description of each labor charge, and the total amount due for labor charges.
7.3. Taxes. City shall not withhold applicable taxes or other payroll deductions from payments made to Consultant except as otherwise required by law. Consultant shall be solely responsible for calculating, withholding, and paying all taxes.
7.4. Disputes. The parties agree to meet and confer at mutually agreeable times to resolve any disputed amounts contained in an invoice submitted by Consultant.
7.5. Additional Work. Consultant shall not be reimbursed for any expenses incurred for work performed outside the Scope of Services unless prior written approval is given by the City through a fully executed written amendment. Consultant shall not undertake any such work without prior written approval of the City.
7.6. City Satisfaction as Precondition to Payment. Notwithstanding any other terms of this Agreement, no payments shall be made to Consultant until City is satisfied that the services are satisfactory.
7.7. Right to Withhold Payments. If Consultant fails to provide a deposit or promptly satisfy an indemnity obligation described in Section 11, City shall have the right to withhold payment under this Agreement to offset that amount.
8. PREVAILING WAGES. Consultant is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Section 1720, et seq., and 1770, et seq., as well as California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 160, et seq., ("Prevailing Wage Laws"), which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on certain "public works" and "maintenance" projects including the design and preconstruction phases of a covered public works project.
Consultant shall defend, indemnify, and hold the City, its elected officials, officers, employees, and agents free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure of Consultant to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws.
9. OWNERSHIP OF WRITTEN PRODUCTS. All reports, documents or other written material, and all electronic files, including computer-aided design files, developed by Consultant in the performance of this Agreement (such written material and electronic files are collectively known as "written products") shall be and remain the property of Consultant without restriction or limitation upon its use or dissemination by Consultant except as provided by law.
10. RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES:
10.1. General. Consultant is, and shall at all times remain as to City, a wholly independent contractor.
10.2. No Agent Authority. Consultant shall have no power to incur any debt, obligation, or liability on behalf of City or otherwise to act on behalf of City as an agent. Neither City nor any of its agents shall have control over the conduct of Consultant or any of Consultant's employees, except as set forth in this Agreement. Consultant shall not represent that it is, or that any of its agents or employees are, in any manner employees of City.
10.3. Independent Contractor Status. Under no circumstances shall Consultant or its employees look to the City as an employer. Consultant shall not be entitled to any benefits. City makes no representation as to the effect of this independent contractor relationship on Consultant's previously earned California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS") retirement benefits, if any, and Consultant specifically assumes the responsibility for making such a determination. Consultant shall be responsible for all reports and obligations including, but not limited to, social security taxes, income tax and withholding, unemployment insurance, disability insurance, and workers' compensation, and other applicable Federal and State taxes.
10.4. Indemnification of CaPERS Determination. In the event that Consultant or any employee, agent, or subcontractor of Consultant providing services under this Agreement claims or is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or CaPERS to be eligible for enrolment in CaPERS as an employee of the City, Consultant shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City for the payment of any employee and/or employer contributions for CaPERS benefits on behalf of Consultant or its employees, agents, or subcontractors, as well as for the payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions, which would otherwise be the responsibility of City.
11. INDEMNIFICATION:
11.1. Definitions. For purposes of this Section 11, "Consultant" shall include Consultant, its officers, employees, servants, agents, or subcontractors, or anyone directly or indirectly employed by either Consultant or its subcontractors, in the performance of this Agreement. "City shall include City, its officials, officers, agents, employees, and volunteers.
11.2. Consultant to Indemnify City. Consultant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless, the City, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers from any and all claims, demands, costs or liability that actually or allegedly arise out of, or pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of Consultant and its agents in the performance of services under this contract, but this indemnity does not apply to liability for damages for bodily injury, property damage or other loss, arising from the sole negligence, active negligence, or willful misconduct by the City, its officers, official employees, and volunteers. If it is finally adjudicated that liability is caused by the comparative active negligence or willful misconduct of the City, then Consultant's indemnification and defense obligations shall be reduced in proportion to the established comparative liability of the City and shall not exceed the Consultant's proportionate percentage of fault.
As respects all acts or omissions which do not arise directly out of the performance of professional services, including but not limited to those acts or omissions normally covered by general and automobile liability insurance, and to the full extent permitted by law, Consultant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City, its officers, officials, agents, employees, and volunteers from and against any claims, demands, liability of any kind or nature (including liability for claims, suits, actions, arbitration proceedings, administrative proceedings, regulatory proceedings, losses, expenses or costs of any kind, whether actual, alleged or threatened, including attorney's fees and costs, court costs, interest, defense costs, and expert witness fees) where the same arise out of, are in connection with, are a consequence of, or are in amu was attributable to, in whole or in part, the performance of this Agreement by Consultant or by any individual or entity for which Consultant is legally liable, including but not limited to officers, agents, employees, or sub-contractors of Consultant, excepting those which arise out of the active negligence, sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers.
11.3 Scope of Indemnity. Personal injury shall include injury or damage due to death or injury to any person, whether physical, emotional, consequential, or otherwise. Property damage shall include injury to any personal or real property. Consultant shall not be required to indemnify City for such loss or damage as is caused by the sole active negligence or willful misconduct of the City. If it is finally adjudicated that liability is caused by the comparative negligence or willful misconduct of an indemnified party, then Consultant's indemnification obligation shall be reduced in proportion to the established comparative liability.
11.4 Attorneys Fees. Such costs and expenses shall include reasonable attorneys' fees for counsel of City's choice, expert fees and all other costs and fees of litigation. Consultant shall not be entitled to any refund of attorneys' fees, defense costs or expenses in the event that it is adjudicated to have been non-negligent.
11.5 Defense Deposit. The City may request a deposit for defense costs form Consultant with respect to a claim. If the City requests a defense deposit, Consultant shall provide it within 15 days of the request.
11.6 Waiver of Statutory Immunity. The obligations of Consultant under this Section 11 are not limited by the provisions of any workers' compensation act or similar act.
Consultant expressly waives its statutory immunity under such statues or laws as to City.
11.7 Indemnification by Subcontractors. Consultant agrees to obtain executed indemnity agreements with provisions identical to those set forth here in this Section 11 from each and every subcontractor or any other person or entity involved in the performance of this Agreement on Consultant's behalf.
11.8 Insurance Not a Substitute. City does not waive any indemnity rights by accepting any insurance policy or certificate required pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant's indemnification obligations apply regardless of whether or not any insurance policies are determined to be applicable to the claim, demand, liability, loss, cost, or expense.
12. INSURANCE:
12.1. Insurance Required. Consultant shall maintain insurance as described in this section and shall require all of its subcontractors, consultants, and other agents to do the same Ipproval of the insurance by the City shall not relieve or decrease any liability o Consultant. Any requirement for insurance to be maintained after completion of the work shall survive this Agreement.
12.2. Documentation of Insurance. City will not execute this Agreement until it has received a complete set of all required documentation of insurance coverage. However, failure to obtain the required documents prior to the work beginning shall not waive the Consultant's obligation to provide them. Consultant shall file with City:
• Certificate of Insurance, indicating companies acceptable to City, with a Best's Rating of no less than A:Il showing.
• Documentation of Best's Rating acceptable to the City. • Original endorsements effecting coverage for all policies required by this Agreement. • Complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements affecting the coverage.
12.3. Coverage Amounts. Insurance coverage shall be at least in the following minimum amounts:
• Professional Liability Insurance: $1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate. • General Liability:
• General Aggregate: $2,000,000; Products Comp/Op Aggregate: $1,000,000 • Each Occurrence $1,000,000
• Medical Expense (any 1 person) $5,000
• Workers' Compensation Statutory Limits
• Automobile Liability
• Any vehicle, combined single limit $1,000,000.
Any available insurance proceeds broader than or in excess of the specified minimum insurance coverage requirements or limits shall be available to the /city as additional insured. Furthermore, the requirements for coverage and limits shall be the greater of (1) the minimum coverage and limits specified in this Agreement, or (2) the broader coverage and maximum limits of coverage of any insurance policy or proceeds available to the named insured.
12.4. General Liability Insurance. Commercial General Liability Insurance shall be no less broad than ISO form CG 00 01. Coverage must be on a standard Occurrence form.
Claims-Made, modified, limited, or restricted Occurrence forms are not acceptable.
12.5. Worker's Compensation Insurance. Consultant is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which requires every employer to carry Worker's Compensation (or to undertake equivalent self-insurance), and Consultant will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this Agreement. If such insurance is underwritten by any agency other than the State Compensation Fund, such agency shall be a company authorized to do business in the State of California.
12.6. Automobile Liability Insurance. Covered vehicles shall include owned if any, non- owned, and hired automobiles and trucks.
12.7. Professional Liability Insurance or Errors & Omissions Coverage. The deductible or self-insured retention may not exceed $50,000. If the insurance is on a Claims-Made basis, the retroactive date shall be no later than the commencement of the work.
Coverage shall be continued for two years after the completion of the work by one of the following: (1) renewal of the existing policy; (2) an extended reporting period endorsement; or (3) replacement insurance with a retroactive date no later than the commencement of the work under this Agreement.
12.8. Claims-Made Policies. If any of the required policies provide coverage on a claims made basis the Retroactive Date must be shown and must be before the date of the contract or the beginning of contract work. Claims-Made Insurance must be maintained, and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least five (5) years after completion of the contract of work. If coverage is canceled or non-renewed, and not placed with another claims-made police form with a Retroactive Date prior to the contract effective date, the Consultant must purchase "extended reporting" coverage for a minimum of five (5) years after completion of contract work.
12.9. Additional Insured Endorsements. The City, its City Council, Commissions, officers, and employees of City of Corning must be endorsed as an additional insured for each policy required herein, other than Professional Errors and Omissions, for liability arising out of ongoing and completed operations by or on behalf of the Consultant. Consultant's insurance policies shall be primary as respects any claims related to or as the result of the Consultant's work. Any insurance, pooled coverage, or self-insurance maintained by the City, its elected or appointed officials, directors, officers, agents, employees, volunteers, or consultants shall be non-contributory. All endorsements shall be signed by a person authorized by the insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. General liability coverage can be provided using an endorsement to the Consultant's insurance at least as broad as ISO Form CG 20 11 85 or both CG 20 10 and CG 20 37.
12.10. Failure to Maintain Coverage. In the event any policy is canceled prior to the completion of the project and the Consultant does not furnish a new certificate of insurance prior to cancellation, City has the right, but not the duty, to obtain the required insurance and deduct the premiums) from any amounts due the Consultant under this Agreement. Failure of the Consultant to maintain the insurance required by this Agreement, or to comply with any of the requirements of this section, shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement.
12.11. Notices. Contractor shall provide immediate written notice if (1) any of the required insurance policies is terminated; (2) the limits of any of the required policies are reduced; (3) or the deductible or self-insured retention is increased. Consultant shall provide no less than 30 days' notice of any cancellation or material change to policies required by this Agreement. Consultant shall provide proof that cancelled or expired policies of insurance have been renewed or replaced with other policies providing at least the same coverage. Such proof will be furnished at least two weeks prior to the expiration of the coverages. The name and address for Additional Insured Endorsements, Certificates of Insurance, and Notices of cancellation is: City of Corning, ATTN: City Manager, 794 Third Street, Corning, CA 96021.
12.12. Consultant's Insurance Primary. The insurance provided by Consultant, including all endorsements, shall be primary to any coverage available to City. Any insurance or self- insurance maintained by City and/or its officers, employees, agents, or volunteers, shall be in excess of Consultant's insurance and shall not contribute with it.
12.13. Waiver of Subrogation. Consultant hereby waives all rights of subrogation against the City. Consultant shall additionally waive such rights either by endorsement to each policy or provide proof of such waiver in the policy itself.
12.14. Report of Claims to City. Consultant shall report to the City, in addition to the Consultant's insurer, any and all insurance claims submitted to Consultant's insurer in connection with the services under this Agreement.
12.15. Premium Payments and Deductibles. Consultant must disclose all deductibles and self-insured retention amounts to the City. The City may require the Consultant to provide proof of ability to pay losses and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses within retention amounts. Ultimately, City must approve all such amounts prior to execution of this Agreement. City has no obligation to pay any premiums, assessments, or deductibles under any policy required in this Agreement.
Consultant shall be responsible for all premiums and deductibles in all of Consultant's insurance policies. The amount of deductibles for insurance coverage required herein are subject to City's approval.
12.16. Duty to Defend and Indemnify. Consultant's duties to defend and indemnify City under this Agreement shall not be limited by the foregoing insurance requirements and shall survive the expiration of this Agreement.
13. MUTUAL COOPERATION:
13.1. City Cooperation in Performance. City shall provide Consultant with all pertinent data, documents, and other requested information as is reasonably available for the proper performance of Consultant's services under this Agreement.
13.2. Consultant Cooperation in Defense of Claims. If any claim or action is brought against City relating to Consultant's performance in connection with this Agreement, Consultant shall render any reasonable assistance that City may require in the defense of that claim or action.
14. NOTICES:
Any noticers, bills, invoices, or reports required by this Agreement shall be deemed received on:
(i) the day of delivery if delivered by hand, facsimile, or overnight courier service during Consultant's and City's regular business hours; or (i) on the third business day following deposi in the United States mail if delivered by mail, postage prepaid, to the address listed below (or to such other addresses as the parties may, from time to time, designate in writing).
If to City: If to Consultant:
City of Corning Lechowicz & Tseng Municipal Consultants Attn: City Manager Attn: Alison Lechowicz
794 Third Street 909 Marina Village Parkway #135
Corning, CA 96021 Alameda, CA 94501
15. SURVIVING COVENANTS: The parties agree that the covenants contained in paragraph 5.1 (Records), paragraph 10.4 (Indemnification of CaPERS Determination), Section 11 (Indemnity), paragraph 12.8 (Claims-Made Policies), paragraph 13.2 (Consultant Cooperation in Defense of Claims) and paragraph 18.1 (Confidentiality) of this Agreement shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement, subject to the provisions and limitations of this Agreement and all otherwise applicable statues of limitations and repose.
16. TERMINATIONS:
16.1 City Termination. City may terminate this Agreement for any reason on ten calendar days' written notice to Consultant. Consultant agrees to cease all work under this Agreement on or before the effective date of any notice of termination. All City data, documents, objects, materials, or other tangible things shall be returned to City upon the termination or expiration of this Agreement.
16.2 Consultant Termination. Consultant may terminate this Agreement for a material breach of this Agreement upon 30 days' notice.
16.3 Compensation Following Termination. Upon termination, Consultant shall be paid based on the work satisfactorily performed at the time of termination. In no event shall Consultant be entitled to receive more than the amount that would be paid to Consultant for the full performance of the services required by this Agreement. The City shall have the benefit of such work as may have been completed up to the time of such termination.
16.4 Remedies. City retains any and all available legal and equitable remedies for Consultant's breach of this Agreement.
17. INTERPRETATION OF AGREEMENT:
17.1. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California.
17.2. Integration of Exhibits. All documents referenced as exhibits in this Agreement are hereby incorporated into this Agreement. In the event of any material discrepancy between the express provisions of this Agreement and the provisions of any document incorporated herein by reference, the provisions of this Agreement shall prevail. This instrument contains the entire Agreement between City and Consultant with respect to the transactions contemplated herein. No other prior oral or written agreements are binding upon the parties. Amendments hereto or deviations herefrom shall be effective and binding only if made in writing and executed on by City and Consultant.
17.3. Headings. The headings and captions appearing at the commencement of the sections hereof, and in any paragraph thereof, are descriptive only and for convenience in reference to this Agreement. Should there be any conflict between such heading, and the section or paragraph thereof at the head of which it appears, the language of the section or paragraph shall control and govern in the construction of this Agreement.
17.4. Pronouns. Masculine or feminine pronouns shall be substituted for the neuter form and vice versa, and the plural shall be substituted for the singular form and vise versa, in any place or places herein in which the context requires such substitution(s).
17.5. Severability. If any term or provision of this agreement or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall, to any extent, be invalid or unenforceable, then such term or provision shall be amended to, and solely to the extent necessary to, cure such invalidity or unenforceability, and shall be enforceable in its amended form. In such event, the remainder of this Agreement, or the application of such term or provision to persons or circumstances other than those as to which it is held invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected, and each term and provision of this Agreement shall be valid and be enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law.
17.6. No Presumption Against Drafter. Each party had an opportunity to consult with an attorney in reviewing and drafting the Agreement. Any uncertainty or ambiguity shall not be construed for or against any party based on attribution of drafting to any party.
18. GENERAL PROVISIONS:
18.1. Confidentiality. All data, documents, discussion, or other information developed or received by Consultant for performance of this Agreement are deemed confidential and Consultant shall not disclose it without prior written consent by City. City shall grant such consent if disclosure is legally required. All City data shall be returned to City upon the termination or expiration of this Agreement.
18.2. Conflict of Interest. Consultant maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, Consultant warrants that it has not paid, nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. Consultant further agrees to file, or shall cause its employees or subcontractor to file, a Statement of Economic Interest with the City's Filing Officer if required under State law in the performance of the services. For breach or violation of this warranty, City shall have the right to rescind this Agreement without liability. For the term of this Agreement, no member, officer, or employee of City, during the term of his or her service with the City, shall have any direct interest in this Agreement, or obtain any present or anticipated material benefit arising therefrom.
18.3. Non-assignment. Consultant shall not delegate, transfer, subcontract or assign its duties or rights hereunder, either in whole or in part, without City's prior written consent, and any attempt to do so shall be void and of no effect. City shall not be obligated or liable under this Agreement to any party other than Consultant.
18.4. Binding on Successors. This Agreement shall be binding on the successors and assigns of the parties.
18.5. No Third-Party Beneficiaries. Except as expressly stated herein, there is no intended third-party beneficiary of any right or obligation assumed by the parties.
18.6. Time of the Essence. Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement.
18.7. Non-Discrimination. Consultant shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), creed, national origin, color, disability as defined by law, disabled veteran status, Vietnam veteran status, religion, age (40 and above), medical condition (cancer-related), marital status, ancestry, or sexual orientation. Employment actions to which this provision applies shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer, recruitment, or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation, or in terms, conditions or privileges of employment, and selection for training. Consultant agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause.
18.8. Waiver. No provision, covenant, or condition of this Agreement shall be deemed to have been waived by City of Consultant unless in writing signed by one authorized to bind the party asserted to have consented to the waiver. The waiver by City or Consultant of any breach of any provision, covenant, or condition of this Agreement shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other provision, covenant, or condition.
18.9. Excused Failure to Perform. Consultant shall not be liable for any failure to perform if Consultant presents acceptable evidence, in City's sole judgement, that such failure was due to causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of Consultant.
18.10. Remedies Non-Exclusive. Each right, power, and remedy provided for herein or now or hereafter existing at law, in equity, by statute, or otherwise shall be cumulative and shall be in addition to every other right, power, or remedy provided for herein or now or hereafter existing at law, in equity, by statute, or otherwise. The exercise the commencement of the exercise, or the forbearance from the exercise by any party of any one or more of such rights, powers, or remedies, shall not preclude the simultaneous or later exercise by such party of any or all of such other rights, powers, or remedies.
18.11. Attorney's Fees. If legal action shall be necessary to enforce any term, covenant, or condition contained in this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to an award of reasonable attorneys' fees and costs expended in the action.
18.12. Venue. The venue for any litigation shall be Tehama County, California and Consultant hereby consents to jurisdiction in Tehama County for purposes of resolving any dispute or enforcing any obligation arising under this Agreement.
TO EFFECTUATE THIS AGREEMENT, the parties have caused their duly authorized representatives to execute this Agreement on the dates set forth below.
CITY: CONSULTANT:
Brant Mesker, City Manager Lechowicz & Tseng Municipal
Consultants
City of Corning Alison Lechowicz
794 Third Street 909 Marina Village Parkway #135
Corning, CA 96021 Alameda. CA 94501
CITY OF CORNING: CONSULTANT:
Brant Mesker, City Manager Alison Lechowicz, Principal
ATTEST:
Rubi Ordaz, City Clerk
"Exhibit A"
909 Marina Village Parkway #135
LECHOWICZ+TSENG Alameda, CA 94501
MUNICIPAL CONSULTANTS (510) 545-3182
LTmuniconsultants.com
June 20, 2025
Brant Mesker, City Manager
City of Corning
[email protected]
(530) 824-7033
RE: Proposal to Conduct a Water and Sewer Rate Study
Dear Mr. Mesker,
Lechowicz & Tseng Municipal Consultants (L&T) is pleased to submit a proposal to conduct a Water and Sewer Rate Study for the City of Corning (City). L&T is a women-owned firm located in the Bay Area that focuses on financial planning, utility rate and fee studies, and management consulting for California pub- lic agencies. Both principals have over 18 years of consulting experience and we have completed over 100 studies compliant with Propositions 218 and 26. We primarily work with public agencies serving populations of 30,000 or fewer. For example, we completed water rate studies for the City of Anderson in 2021 and 2024 and are currently finishing a sewer rate study for the City. L&T also completed a water rate study for the City of Live Oak in May 2025. L&T understands the administrative burden that rate studies can cause for smaller cities. We will be your partner through each step and take the lead in data gathering, managing meetings, developing the rate and fee analysis, and conducting Proposition 218 outreach.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Provided below is L&T's proposed scope of services for the Water and Sewer Rate Study. We can add or remove tasks to meet the City's needs and adjust our budget accordingly.
1. Project Kickoff & Data Gathering: Assemble the necessary data to complete the study. We will gather readily available information from the City's website and submit a data needs list for remaining items such as up to date customer billing information, latest budget, audit, and cash balance as well as capital improvement needs prior to a virtual kickoff meeting. The virtual kickoff meeting with the project team will be to review available information and resolve questions.
2. Financial Plan: With staff input, we will estimate future operating costs and capital funding options to determine annual revenue needs. L&T will evaluate and recommend targets for emergency reserves, rate stability, long term capital reserves, or other categories as appropriate. L&T will also conduct detailed reviews of debt obligations and debt capacity, reviewing outstanding bonds and proving debt service coverage calculations. We will develop up to three draft cash flows illustrating the impacts of various funding options on rates over the next five years.
3. Cost Allocation & Rate Design: Review existing rate structures and provide alternatives as appropriate. We will evaluate water use, wastewater flow, pollutant loading, and customer billing information. L&T will functionalize expenses by major operating activities for the City and allocate the cost of service to customers. Potential sewer categories include customer service, flow, and pollutant strength. Potential water categories include meter capacity, average day demand, peak demand, and others as appropriate. We will review large commercial and industrial customers (such as the olive processing plant and car washes). L&T will review rate options and propose a 5-year plan of rate changes. This task will also include a survey comparing the proposed rates to the rates of other local agencies. The survey will include, at minimum, the cities of Anderson, Orland, Red Bluff, and Williams.
4. Draft & Final Reports: Prepare a draft report explaining the alternatives, documenting costs, and calculating updated water and sewer rates. Drafts will be revised as directed and resubmitted as the final report. All staff comments and input from elected officials will be incorporated and recommendations will be updated accordingly. The report will serve as the City's Proposition 218 administrative record. Under this task, L&T will also draft the Proposition 218 notice of public hearing and translate the notice to Spanish. We will coordinate with the City's legal counsel for review.
5. Meetings & Presentations: As needed throughout the study, L&T proposes to conduct virtual meetings with the project team to review progress, answer questions, and revise the calculations. In addition to these progress meetings, we propose to conduct up to four (4) in- person meetings consisting of 1) an initial presentation of rate recommendations to the City Council, 2) presentation of the final report to City Council, 3) a customer outreach meeting, and 4) attendance at the Proposition 218 hearing. L&T will prepare PowerPoint files and accompanying documents in advance for project team review and inclusion with meeting materials.
STAFF ASSIGNMENT
Alison Lechowicz will be the principal-in-charge and lead financial analyst on this assignment. She will be assisted by Calvin Weinstock, Financial Analyst I. Principal Catherine Tseng act as a substitute for Ms.
Lechowicz if needed.
AVAILABILITY AND FEES
1. We understand the City wishes to undertake the study beginning July 2025. L&T commits to completing the Water and Sewer Rate Study such that new rates can be implemented July 2026.
2. All work will be performed by Lechowicz & Tseng Municipal Consultants. Alison Lechowicz will be placed in charge of the work and will devote time and effort to the project as needed.
3. The billing rate for firm Principals Alison Lechowicz and Catherine Tseng is $230/hr and the billing rate for Financial Analyst | Calvin Weinstock is $120/hr. Expenses are billed at cost without markup.
4. L&T's total not-to-exceed cost to complete this assignment is $49,920 including expenses for four (4) in-person meetings as shown in the table below. Fee and expenses are payable monthly in accord- ance with the Billing Rate Schedule 2025/26. Additional in-person meetings can be added at a cost of $1,500 per meeting. Our proposed fee does not include the printing and mailing of Proposition 218 notices. This service can be included at an additional cost.
HOURS
Lechowicz Weinstock
PROJECT TASKS BUDGET
Project Mgr Financial Analyst | Total
$230/hour $120/hour
1. Kickoff & Data Gathering 8 14 $2,340
2. Financial Plan 28 20 48 $8,840
3. Cost Allocation & Rate Design 44 44 88 $15,400
4. Draft & Final Reports 30 40 70 $11,700
5. Meetings & Presentations 36 18 54 $10,440
Subtotal 144 130 274 $48,720
Travel expenses and miscellaneous (4 in-person meetings) $1,200 TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET 144 130 274 $49,920
BILLING RATE SCHEDULE 2025/26
Lechowicz & Tseng's hourly rates are $230 for Principals, $140/hr for Financial Analyst II, and $120/hr for Financial Analyst I. Principal Alison Lechowicz will serve as project manager and be the primary consultant for the assignment. No subconsultants are needed for this assignment. The professional time rate includes all overhead and indirect costs. Direct expenses incurred on behalf of the client will be billed at cost. Direct expenses include, but are not limited to:
Travel, meals, lodging Automobile mileage
Printing and mailing Courier services and mailing costs Special legal services Translation
L&T's hourly rate schedule is part of the quote for use in invoicing for progress payments and for any work that is requested by the City in addition to this scope of services.
SCHEDULE
Provided below is Lechowicz & Tseng's draft schedule for the rate study with the Proposition 218 hearing held in March to allow the City to include updated revenue projections in its budgeting process.
New rates are proposed to go into effect July 1, 2026. We are flexible to adjust the schedule as needed.
PROJECT TASK JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR
1. Kickoff & Data Gathering
2. Financial Plan
3. Cost Allocation & Rate Design
4. Draft & Final Reports D F
5. Meetings & Presentations V V V V V 2 PROP 218 3 4
V - virtual meeting; 4 - in-person meetings; D - draft report sumbitted; F - final report sumbitted
MEETINGS
Provided below is a sample meeting schedule that will be updated with input from the project team. In addition to four (4) in-person meetings, our proposal includes virtual meetings for progress meetings with staff. Additional progress meetings can be scheduled as needed throughout the project.
Meeting #1V (Virtual) Kickoff meeting with Project Team Meeting #2V (Virtual) Review preliminary findings with Project Team Meeting #3V (Virtual) Review revised recommendations with Project Team Meeting #4V (Virtual) Review draft report with Project Team (if needed) Meeting #1 In-Person Present draft recommendations to City Council Meeting #5V (Virtual) Review final recommendations with Project Team (if needed) Meeting #2 In-Person Present final report to City Council; initiate Proposition 218 process Meeting #3 In-Person Community Outreach Meeting
Meeting #4 In-Person Proposition 218 Public Hearing to adopt rates Lechowicz & Tseng would very much like to work for the City on this assignment and hope that this proposal will constitute a suitable basis for our selection. We remain flexible to revise our scope and fee to meet your needs.
Sincerely,
LECHOWICZ & TSENG MUNICIPAL CONSULTANTS
Absortedory
Alison Lechowicz, Principal
909 Marina Village Parkway #135
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 545-3182
[email protected]
ATTACHMENTS:
Alison Lechowicz's resume
L&T's recent comparable project list
REPRESENTATIVE ASSIGNMENTS
Alison Lechowicz Below is a small sample of recently completed projects. A more detailed resume with full history
of all projects can be provided upon request.
[email protected] City of Live Oak (Sutter County): Completed a water contentious water rate study for the City. The City
had not increased rates in 15 years and was facing
(510) 545-3182
significant financial hardship. Conducted outreach to
the community, recorded a social media video, and
909 Marina Village Parkway #135 had the Proposition 218 notice translated into two Alameda, CA 94501 languages.
EXPERIENCE
Town of Discovery Bay CSD (Contra Costa County):
• 18 years of rate consulting experience: 8
Long-serving financial consultant for the Town,
years Co-founder and Principal at L&T
having conducted multiple water and sewer rate
Municipal Consultants, 7 years as Principal
studies and capacity fee studies. Met with
and Financial Analyst at Bartle Wells
developers at their offices to answer questions and
Associates, 3 years as Financial Analyst at
address concerns. Assisted the Town in fee updates
Carollo Engineers
to accommodate new regulatory requirements.
• Testified as an expert witness at the
CA Public Utilities Commission in electric
rate cases of Pacific Gas & Electric, City of Kerman (Fresno County): Completed a water Southern California Edison, and San Diego and sewer rate study for the City. Updated winter Gas & Electric water use estimates for single family residential sewer rates. Phased-out discounts for multifamily
EDUCATION sewer customers.
• Columbia University
Master of Public Administration Root Creek Water District (Madera County):
Financial plan for the District's groundwater basin
• University of California, Berkeley and agricultural water service. Water, sewer, and Bachelor of Science
storm drain rates and development fees for
Conservation & Resource Studies municipal service.
City of Waterford (Stanislaus County): Completed
sewer rate studies in 2019 and 2024. Reviewed
alternative rate structures such as volume/flow-
based billing. Ultimately, assigned fixed rates to
customers based on class average flows and
pollutant loading.
RECENT EXPERIENCE
Provided below is a selection of L&T's recent projects. We specialize in helping agencies serving populations of 30,000 or fewer.
ACCOUNTS
CLIENT OR PARCELS PROJECT
Little Valley Community Services 44
District (Lassen County) Water Rate Study (2025)
Butte City Community Services District 51 Water Rate Study (ongoing) Biggs West-Gridley Water District 670 Standby Fee Study and Balloting (2024) McMullin Area GSA 1,150 Groundwater Fee Study (2018 & 2023) Kelseyville Waterworks District 1,200 Water and Sewer Rate Study (2024) Maywood Mutual Water Co. 1,200 Water Rate Study (2022)
South Fork Kings GSA 1,200 Proposition 218 Assessment Balloting (2023) City of Rio Dell 1,300 Water and Sewer Rate Study (2022) City of Williams 1,600 Industrial Sewer Permit Fee Study 2024) City of Brisbane 2,000 Water and Sewer Rate Study (2023) City of Gonzales 2,000 Water and Sewer Rate Study 2023) Calaveras Public Utility District 2,100 Water Rate Study (2023) City of Live Oak 2.500 Water Rate Study (2025)
City of Waterford 2,600 Sewer Rate Study (2019 & 2024)
Water and Sewer Rate Study (2018)
Templeton CSD 2,800
Fire Impact Fee Study (2023)
Water and Sewer Connection Fee Study (2020)
City of Tehachapi 3,000
Parks and Civic Connection Fee Study (2021)
Water and Sewer Rate Study 2018)
City of Kerman 3,900
Water, Sewer, and Storm Drain Rate Study (2024)
City of Kingsburg 4,000 Solid Waste Rate Study (2022)
Water Rate Study (2025)
Water Rate Study (2021 & 2024)
City of Anderson 4,000
Sewer Rate Study (ongoing)
Northwest Regional
4,000 Sewer Rate Study (2024)
(Lake County)
Butte Water District 4,800 Water Rate Study (2025)
CSD - Community Services District; GSA - Groundwater Sustainability Agency ITEM NO: J-8
APPROVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF CORNING AND CORNING UNION
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER SERVICES
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2028.
July 22, 2025
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS
FROM: BRANT MESKER, CITY MANAGER
RUBI ORDAZ, CITY CLERK
CRAIG BASSETT, POLICE CHIEF
BACKGROUND:
The Corning Union Elementary School District (CUESD) has expressed their desire to have a Corning Police Department School Resource Officer (SRO) on district campuses in Corning.
Corning Police Department currently provides one SRO for the Corning Union High School District. The majority of the SRO time is split between Corning High School and Centennial High School. The proposed Agreement between the City of Corning and the Corning Elementary School District allows funding, via a Memorandum of Understanding funding agreement to promote one of the Police Department's Community Service Officers to a School Resource Officer. The Community Service Officer has completed the necessary training including PC 832 Arrest, PC 832 Firearms, and School Resource Officer Courses. This would constitute a new contract for the assignment of a School Resource Officer (SRO) shared between Corning Elementary District school campuses at the discretion of the School District Superintendent. If approved, this Contract will begin effective the start of the 2025/2026 school year for three total years.
The mission of the SRO Partnership is to provide for and maintain a safe, healthy, and productive learning environment while acting as a positive role model for students. This will be accomplished by working in a cooperative, proactive, problem- solving partnership between the Police Department and the CUESD. The following also sets forth guidelines to ensure that the Corning Police Department and CUESD have a shared understanding of the roles and responsibilities of each party in maintaining safe schools, improving school climate, and supporting educational opportunities for all students.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The contract as written would assign the SRO at the district school site campuses for the regular scheduled school year for the upcoming school year and the following two school years.
The compensation would cover the salary and benefits of the SRO as follows:
1) Year One: $88,852.79
2) Year Two: $92,721.32
3) Year Three: $96,806.10
RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVE THE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER JOB DESCRIPTION
APPROVE THE AMENDED POSITION ALLOCATION LIST BY ADDING ONE NEW
FULL TIME SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER ALLOCATION
APPROVE THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CORNING POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE CORNING UNION ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR A SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER (SRO) AND FUNDING FOR THREE YEARS, THROUGH THE END OF THE 2027/2028 SCHOOL YEAR.
RECOGNIZE THE REVENUE AND MAKE THE REQUIRED BUDGET
APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE ADDITION OF THE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER SRO Job Description,
Position Allocation List/Salary Schedule
SRO Agreement
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER
POSITION SUMMARY:
The School Resource Officer (SRO) is assigned full-time to their assigned school district during regularly scheduled school days. Under the supervision of the Chief of Police, the SRO serves as a liaison between the school district and the Corning Police Department to enhance campus safety, foster a safe learning environment, enforce laws, prevent juvenile delinquency, and foster positive relationships between law enforcement, school admin and staff, parents, and youth.
The mission of the SRO Partnership is to provide for and maintain a safe, healthy, and productive learning environment while acting as a positive role model for students. This will be accomplished by working in a cooperative, proactive, problem-solving partnership between the Police Department and the Corning Union Elementary School District. The following also sets forth guidelines to ensure that the Corning Police Department anc Corning Union Elementary School District have a shared understanding of the roles anc responsibilities of each Party in maintaining safe schools, improving school climate, and supporting educational opportunities for all students.
This position may require the officer to serve in a dual-capacity role. While assigned as the School Resource Officer during the academic year and regular school hours, the officer may also be responsible for fulfilling the duties of a Community Service Officer (CSO) during periods when school is not in session (e.g., summer break, school holidays, or after school hours as directed).
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The School Resource Officer (SRO) serves as a highly visible and approachable presence on campus to promote a safe and secure learning environment. Responsibilities include enforcing local, state, and federal laws; investigating incidents involving crime, truancy, gangs, or drugs; and coordinating prevention efforts with school staff. The SRO provides safety education to students, staff, and parents, engages in outreach and mentorship, and supports emergency preparedness efforts. Additionally, the SRO collaborates with school personnel to address student behavior concerns and submits quarterly reports summarizing activities and outcomes, all while maintaining professional conduct and building positive relationships within the school community.
This position may require the officer to serve in a dual-capacity role. While assigned as the School Resource Officer during the academic year and regular school hours, the officer may also be responsible for fulfilling the duties of a Community Service Officer (CSO) during periods when school is not in session (e.g., summer break, school holidays, or after school hours as directed). The Community Service Officer duties may include but are not limited to parking enforcement, animal control, evidence and property room, training, report writing, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicant Must:
• Possess a valid California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States • Be 21 years old at time of appointment
• Spanish speaking ability is desirable, but not required Must be physically able to stand /or sit for long periods of time; reach for and lift file boxes; stoop, bend and squat, etc.; stretch to retrieve various resources/items EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent; a degree in criminal justice, education or related field preferred.
• Completion of PC 832 Arrest and PC 832 Firearms courses • Completion of a School Resource Officer training course (preferred or must be obtained within 12 months of assignment).
• Must be able to assume rotating shifts assignments, to include weekends and holidays as needed
• Ability to complete DOJ-certified CLETS training
• Meet background investigation, medical and psychological standards KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws applicable to juveniles and school operations.
• Knowledge of best practices in school safety, gang prevention, and drug awareness education.
• Ability to build trust and rapport with students, staff, and parents. • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. • Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality. • Ability to assess situations quickly and objectively and respond appropriately. • Skilled in conflict resolution, crisis intervention, and de-escalation techniques. • Ability to collaborate effectively with school personnel, public agencies, and law • Have appropriate communication skills, ability to solve problems, ability to learn, ability to make judgments under pressure, observational skills, a willingness to confront problems, interest in people, interpersonal sensitivity, a desire for self- improvement, appropriate grooming standards, dependability, integrity, physical ability, ability to operate a motor vehicle in emergency and nonemergency situations, and credibility as a witness in court
• Meet other background investigation, medical and psychological standards Strong interest in working with youth and within an educational environment. • Ability to work with and collaboratively interact with a diverse population.
Salary Range Monthly A B D E
School Resource Officer 29.37 30.84 32.38 33.99 35.69
CITY OF CORNING
Position Allocation
FY 2025/2026
Administration #Allocated #Funded
Accounting Assistant 1 1
Accounting Manager
Accounting Technician 2 2
Administrative Services Manager/City Clerk 1 1
Assistant Finance Director 1 1
Building Official 1
City Manager 1
Hearing Officer- Part time 1
Planner | / Recreation Coordinator I
Planner I| / Recreation Coordinator Il 1 1
Recreation Coordinator 1 1
Recreation Instructor-Part time
Planning Director 8---
Senior Accounting Technician
City Treasurer
Fire Department
Fire Chief
Fire Dispatch
Fire Dispatch- Part time
Police Department
Administrative Secretary - PD
Community Service Officer -NOT
Community Service Officer - Part time
Police Chief
Police Communications Supervisor 1 1
Police Detective 1
Police Dispatcher
7 *--
School Resource Officer
Public Works
Administrative Secretary - PW
Assistant Pool Manager
Assistant Public Works Director
Equipment Mechanic
Equipment Operator 2
Landscape Maintenance Worker - Part time 1
Lifeguard I 9
Lifeguard Il 4
Maintenance Worker |
Pool Manager 1
Public Works Director
Water Meter Reader / Maintenance Worker
Approved 07-22-2025
CITY OF CORNING
HOURLY SALARY SCHEDULE
Effective: December 23, 2024
ALL CLASSIFICATIONS STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D STEP E
MANAGEMENT UNIT
POLICE CHIEF 53.45 56.27 59.23 62.35 65.63
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR 53.00 55.79 58.73 61.82 65.07
FIRE CHIEF 49.63 52.24 54.99 57.89 60.93
PLANNING DIRECTOR 45.78 48.19 50.72 53.39 56.20
BUILDING OFFICIAL 41.35 43.52 45.81 48.23 50.76
ASST. FINANCE DIRECTOR 40.85 42.90 45.04 47.29 49.66
ASST. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR 36.09 37.99 39.99 42.10 44.31 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES MANAGER/CITY CLERK 33.27 34.91 36.64 38.47 40.38 ACCOUNTING MANAGER 33.96 35.75 37.63 39.61 41.70
POLICE UNIT
POLICE SERGEANT 41.07 43.23 45.51 47.90 50.42
POLICE DETECTIVE 38.99 41.04 43.20 45.47 47.87
POLICE OFFICER 36.33 38.25 40.26 42.38 44.61
DISPATCH UNIT
POLICE COMMUNICATIONS SUPRV. 32.30 34.00 35.79 37.67 39.66 FIRE DISPATCH 25.32 26.65 28.06 29.53 31.09
POLICE DISPATCH 25.32 26.65 28.06 29.53 31.09
MISCELLANEOUS UNIT
RECREATION SUPERVISOR 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
PLANNER I/ RECREATION COORDINATOR I 23.83 25.09 26.41 27.80 29.26 PLANNER II / RECREATION COORDINATOR II 28.20 29.69 31.25 32.90 34.63 EQUIPMENT MECHANIC 28.05 29.53 31.09 32.72 34.44
SENIOR ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN 29.94 31.51 33.17 34.92 36.75 ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN 27.20 28.63 30.14 31.73 33.40
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 27.08 28.51 30.01 31.59 33.25
MAINTENANCE WORKER I 24.24 25.52 26.86 28.27 29.76
WATER METER READER/MAINT. WORKER 24.24 25.52 26.86 28.27 29.76 ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY / POL CHIEF 24.28 25.56 26.91 28.32 29.81 ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY/ PUB WORKS 24.28 25.56 26.91 28.32 29.81 COMMUNITY SERV OFFICER 22.78 23.98 25.25 26.58 27.97
ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT 22.25 23.42 24.65 25.95 27.32
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER 29.37 30.84 32.38 33.99 35.69
UNREPRESENTED CLASSIFICATIONS
POLICE TRAINEE 2904
PART-TIME CLASSIFICATIONS * HOURLY RATES FOR PART TIME * OFFICE ASSISTANT II - PT 10.85 11.42 12.02 12.65 13.32
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE WORKER - PT 19.01
RECREATION COORDINATOR P/T
COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER P/T 17.87 18.81 19.80 20.84 21.94 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR 17.33 18.19 19.10 20.06 21.06
CITY TREASURER *MONTHLY STIPEND N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
SUMMER 2023
POOL MANAGER 19.50 20.48 21.50 22.57 23.70
ASSISTANCE POOL MANAGER 18.50 19.43 20.40 21.42 22.49
LIFEGUARD II 17.33 18.19 19.10 20.06 21.06
LIFEGUARD I 16.50 17.33 18.19 19.10 20.06
Updated: July 22, 2025
CITY OF CORNING
MONTHLY SALARY SCHEDULE
Effective: December 23, 2024
ALL CLASSIFICATIONS STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D STEP E
MANAGEMENT UNIT
POLICE CHIEF 9265 9753 10266 10807 11375
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR 9187 9670 10179 10715 11279
FIRE CHIEF 8603 9056 9532 10034 10562
PLANNING DIRECTOR 7935 8353 8792 9255 9742
BUILDING OFFICIAL 7167 7544 7941 8359 8799
ASST. FINANCE DIRECTOR 7081 7435 7807 8197 8607
ASST. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR 6256 6585 6932 7297 7681
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES MANAGER/CITY CLERK 5766 6051 6351 6667 7000 ACCOUNTING MANAGER 5887 6197 6523 6866 7227
POLICE UNIT
POLICE SERGEANT 7119 7493 7888 8303 8740
POLICE DETECTIVE 6758 7114 7488 7882 8297
POLICE OFFICER 6298 6629 6978 7345 7732
DISPATCH UNIT
POLICE COMMUNICATIONS SUPRV. 5599 8689 6204 6530 6874
FIRE DISPATCH 4389 4620 4863 5119 5388
POLICE DISPATCH 4389 4620 4863 5119 5388
MISCELLANEOUS UNIT
RECREATION COORDINATOR 4131 4348 4577 4818 5072
PLANNER I / RECREATION COORDINATOR I 4131 4577 4818 5072 PLANNER II / RECREATION COORDINATOR II 4889 5146 5417 5702 6002 EQUIPMENT MECHANIC 4863 5119 5388 5672 5970
SENIOR ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN 5189 5462 5749 6052 6371
ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN 4715 4963 5224 5499 5789
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 4694 4941 5201 5475 5763
MAINTENANCE WORKER I 4202 4423 4656 4901 5159
WATER METER READER/MAINT. WORKER 4202 4423 4656 4901 5159 ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY / POL CHIEF 4209 4430 4664 4909 5167 ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY/ PUB WORKS 4209 4430 4664 4909 5167 COMMUNITY SERV OFFICER 3949 4157 4376 4606 4849
ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT 3857 4060 4273 4498 4735
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER 5091 5346 5613 5892 6186
UNREPRESENTED CLASSIFICATIONS
POLICE TRAINEE 2904
PART-TIME CLASSIFICATIONS * HOURLY RATES FOR PART TIME * HEARING OFFICER 25.50
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE WORKER - PT 19.01
DISPATCHERS PT <--- Equivalent to top step full time Dispatcher COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER P/T 17.87 18.81 19.80 20.84 21.94 RECREATION INSTRUCTOR 17.33 18.19 19.10 20.06 21.06
CITY TREASURER *MONTHLY STIPEND 50 N/A N/A N/A N/A
SUMMER 2023
POOL MANAGER 19.50 20.48 21.50 22.57 23.70
ASSISTANCE POOL MANAGER 18.50 19.43 20.40 21.42 22.49
LIFEGUARD II 17.33 18.19 19.10 20.06 21.06
LIFEGUARD I 16.50 17.33 18.19 19.10 20.06
Updated: July 22, 2025
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Between
CORNING POLICE DEPARTMENT &
CORNING UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT
THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU), dated as hereinafter set forth, is made by and between the City of Corning, a municipal city of the State of California (hereinafter referred to as the 'City," "Police Department," "Corning Police Department," or "CPD") and Corning Union Elementary School District (hereinafter referred to as the "School District" or "CUESD" or collectively as "Parties" in this memorandum).
THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
1. PURPOSE:
The purpose of this MOU is to provide clarity regarding the School Resource Officer (SRO) role and to delineate the responsibilities and partnership between the Corning Police Department and CUESD with respect to the SRO position.
This MOU will describe the services, responsibilities, and expectations of both parties.
Keeping students safe is crucial to their development and success in school. Partnership between CPD and CUESD in the SRO program is intended to improve the safety and welfare of the CUESD students and to help maintain an environment conducive for learning.
2. TERM
This MOU shall be effective for three (3) school years unless it is terminated earlier as provided herein. The initial term of this MOU begins at the start of the 2025-2026 school year and runs through the end of the 2027-2028 school year.
Any extension of this MOU is subject to annual appropriation of funds by both the City and CUESD. Any option to extend the term of the MOU is effective only after the City agrees to extend the term, which can be extended by the City Manager. The cost to extend the term each school year will be mutually agreed to by the Parties in writing.
3. COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT BY SCHOOL DISTRICT:
a. Salary and Benefits
While the City will pay the SRO's salary and employment benefits in accordance with the City's applicable salary schedules and employment practices, the CUESD agrees to compensate the City as follows:
1) Year One: $88,852.79
2) Year Two: $92,721.32
1 3) Year Three: $96,806.10
b. Overtime
The City shall pay additional compensation when the SRO works overtime hours.
Should the CUESD desire the services of the SRO for special events occurring outside of their regular workday, it may request such services from the Police Chief, who will have sole discretion to authorize or deny the requested overtime services of the SRO.
c. Fund Availability
The Police Department and the CUESD acknowledge that neither party by this MOU irrevocably pledges present cash reserves for payments in future fiscal years, and this MOU is not intended to create a multiple-fiscal year direct or indirect debt or financial obligation of either party. The Parties understand and agree that any expenditure of the Corning Police Department shall extend only to funds appropriated by the Corning City Council for the purpose of this MOU, encumbered for the purpose of the MOU.
d. Invoices
City will bill the CUESD Quarterly (October, January, April and July), in arrears, beginning October 1, 2025 and CUESD shall remit payment within thirty (30) days.
4. CPD's OBLIGATIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
a. Subject to annual appropriation by the City and the availability of appropriated funds, the City will pay the remaining funds in excess of the funds paid by the CUESD for SRO services to pay for a School Resource Officer to support the SRO Partnership. The Corning Police Department will also furnish any equipment and training required for the operation of the SRO Partnership. This does not preclude the CUESD from covering training costs for specialized training the school desires to provide.
b. CPD agrees to assign one SRO as the minimum staffing level under this agreement.
c. Officers supporting the SRO Partnership will be City employees recruited and employed by the Corning Police Department. The SROs' salaries, payroll taxes, payroll-based expenses, including workers' compensation insurance, and benefits are the responsibility of, and will be paid exclusively by the City. d. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, all scheduling, deployment and supervision of the SROs supporting the SRO Partnership will be the responsibility of the command staff at the Corning Police Department. e. The Corning Police Department and CUESD are jointly responsible for the decision to select the school or schools that are part of the SRO Partnership. f. The Corning Police Department reserves the right to remove or reassign any SRO if prior adequate notification has been given to CUESD. Except for 2 reasons requiring immediate removal, adequate notice means 30 days or more.
g. The Corning Police Department is not obligated to substitute SRO when any regularly scheduled SRO is not available to support the SRO Partnership as a result of a short-term absence. The City may choose to assign a temporary officer to fill in or may utilize patrol officers to respond to calls for service at CUESD schools if the assigned SRO is unavailable.
h. In the event of a long-term absence of the SRO, the Corning Police Department may provide, at its discretion, a replacement SRO/ Officer, or the Parties may mutually agree in writing to reduce the amount of financial compensation that CUESD is required by this agreement to pay the City. If the Parties are unable to reach an agreed upon reduction in the amount paid, this MOU may be terminated by either Party with a written 30-day notice. For the purposes of this MOU a "long- term" absence is defined as a period of more than ten (10) consecutive workdays.
The reason for a long-term absence may include, but is not limited to: vacation time, department sponsored trainings, administrative leave, illness, medical related issues, critical incidents, emergencies or disasters.
5. CUESD's OBLIGATIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
a. CUESD reserves the right to request the removal/ re-assignment of any SRO for reasonable cause provided in writing to the Corning Police Department after other attempts to correct any issues / problems have been explored. The Corning Police Department's Chief shall consider CUESD's input when determining the removal or reassignment of any SRO. The CPD Chief of Police will have the final decision concerning the removal or reassignment of any SRO after receiving input from CUESD representatives and the CPD Operations Commander.
b. CUESD will provide the SRO or CPD representatives with an advanced schedule of school-related activities and planned events at which the SROs presence is desired during times outside regular school hours, such as but not limited to: school dances, sporting events, school graduation and rallies. Upon the review of such a schedule, the Corning Police Department's Police Chief may adjust the assigned SROs schedule to accommodate the events or activities that fall outside the normal school day schedule. Alternatively, overtime hours may be approved by CPD.
6. MUTUAL OBLIGATIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
a. The Corning Police Department and CUESD understand the importance of ensuring that each SRO embraces and works collaboratively with school administration and understands the school culture they are a part of. Therefore, selection of SROs assigned to the SRO Partnership shall follow CPD policy and procedures set in place for special assignments and will be made through a collaborative process involving the Corning Police Department and CUESD school administration. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Police Chief from the Corning Police Department shall have the final decision as to the placement of each SRO in the SRO Partnership.
3 b. School Resource Officer. The mission of the SRO Partnership is to provide for and maintain a safe, healthy, and productive learning environment while acting as a positive role model for students. This will be accomplished by working in a cooperative, proactive, problem- solving partnership between the Police Department and the CUESD. The following also sets forth guidelines to ensure that the Corning Police Department and CUESD have a shared understanding of the roles and responsibilities of each Party in maintaining safe schools, improving school climate, and supporting educational opportunities for all students. c. The SRO will:
1) Differentiate between school disciplinary issues and crime problems and shall respond appropriately.
2) De-escalate school-based incidents whenever possible. 3) Enhance school safety on the school campuses as well as the grounds around the school to help foster a safe and secure learning environment. 4) As partners with CUESD, when appropriate and to the extent that SROs are familiar with various City agencies or community organization/resources, SROs may assist school staff and students with locating such City agencies or community organizations resources.
5) As partners with CUESD, when appropriate, SROs may assist with resolving law enforcement issues that affect the CUESD and the broader community. 6) Provide a positive liaison between the Corning Police Department, the students, parents, and the school administration.
7) Attend and participate in all school or CUESD Safety Committee meetings. The SRO should also participate in meetings with school administration when requested by school administration during the SROs normal shift. 8) SROs making an arrest or writing a citation/summons to a student at school, at a school event, or on a school vehicle, shall notify the school principal or the principal's designee within a reasonable time period.
9) Questioning students in a manner and at a time that has the least impact on the student/suspect's schooling so long as the delay in questioning does not interfere with the effectiveness of an investigation.
d. The Corning Union Elementary School District will:
1) Provide an office/storage or workspace for SRO's materials and personal effects. 2) Provide a classroom and staff supervision for class instructions if needed or requested. 3) Provide equipment and supplies needed by the SRO for instruction (chalkboard, overhead projector, TV, PowerPoint projector etc.).
4) School administration will arrange meetings with the SRO as needed by the school administration.
5) De-escalate school-based incidents whenever possible. 6) Make every effort possible to handle routine discipline (code of conduct) within the school without involving the SRO in an enforcement capacity unless it is deemed necessary by school administration due to incident escalation or is required by law.
7) Cooperate with Police Department initiated investigations and actions without hindering or interfering with the Police Department or the assigned SROs official duties.
8) Provide ongoing feedback regarding the SRO and their performance to the Corning Police Department designee for evaluation purposes. 9) Assist in notifying parents as soon as practical when students are cited or arrested by the SRO and the SRO is unable to contact or notify the parents. 10) Notify officers responding to any school-based incidents when involved students may require special consideration, treatment, or accommodations. e. The Corning Police Department will:
1) Provide SRO supervision through the Corning Police Department command structure. 2) Provide the SRO Partnership with SRO-trained Police Officers. 3) Provide SRO training to comply with department and state requirements. 4) Provide the SRO with equipment.
5) Follow the agreed upon schedule for deployment of an SRO at the agreed upon school or schools.
6) Train SROs in their role within schools and on the rights afforded to students as required by law.
f. Sharing of Information:
1) Student Information
• The SRO shall be advised of students who require special consideration, treatment, or accommodations when School Safety concerns exist. 2) Return from Expulsion Meetings
• The CUESD shall consider inviting the SRO to meetings involving the return to school of students who have been expelled to be utilized as a resource.
3) Criminal and Safety Related Information
• When new students are enrolled and the CUESD is aware of prior criminal behavior the SRO shall be informed barring any legal prohibition.
• The SRO shall advise School Administrative Staff when he / she is aware of safety related concerns associated with a student or staff member.
7. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
a. Corning Police Department/Corning Union Elementary School District:
1) Although SROs will be working in conjunction with school staff on a day-to- day basis, the SRO will report directly to the Police Department Sergeant on duty regarding any enforcement actions at the school and will follow the Corning Police Department command structure and policies while handling enforcement actions at the school.
2) The Corning Union Elementary School District acknowledges that SROs are required by policy and procedure to perform various tasks throughout the year that may include but are not limited to: weapons qualification required by the Police Department; in service training required by the Police Department; and court appearances.
3) Although the primary duty of an SRO is to handle criminal matters at the school, SROs may use discretion allowed them under Corning Police Department policy with enforcing the laws and dealing with victims and 5 suspects.
4) Although SROs remain employees of the Corning Police Department, SROs should spend as much of their duty time as possible on the campus of the schools) they are assigned, except as required to perform other assigned duties by the Corning Police Department. The Parties anticipate the SRO duties and travel between campuses or other locations will take the officer off campus and result in the lack of the presence of an officer and marked police vehicle during such times.
8. SRO SCHEDULE AND ASSIGNMENT.
a. The Corning Police Department will schedule the working hours of SROs supporting the SRO Partnership, taking into account the school year calendar of the school where each SRO is assigned. The hours of SRO availability will be during normal school hours while the school of assignment is in session.
Regular hours shall be by mutual agreement between school administration and the Police Department Chief.
b. Adjustments outside these regular hours may occur but should be discussed between the Parties and agreed upon in advance of any changes to the SRO schedule. The Corning Police Department maintains the ability to utilize SROs to fill department staffing in times of need or in cases of emergency. c. The SRO Partnership will consist of having an SRO at the CUESD's agreed upon School(s). The SRO assigned to the SRO Partnership will work 5 days per week, 8 hours per day subject to the SRO assigned and approved employee bargaining unit Memorandum of Understanding between City of Corning. The SRO schedule will be provided to CUESD administration so they may plan accordingly. Any deviation to this schedule will be brought to the attention of CUESD by the SRO assigned or the Police Chief. d. The CUESD may request that an SRO or other patrol officer be assigned additional hours and or days beyond their normal working hours. The CPD has sole discretion regarding assignments of SROs or other patrol officers beyond regular school hours. If CUESD requests and obtains approval for additional coverage, the Police Department may seek compensation or reimbursement for the additional cost associated with that coverage, if any, to be paid from the school. If reimbursement is sought, such must be requested in advance of the accrual of additional expenses.
9. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
a. Independent Contractor Status: In the performance of services under this MOU, the City/CPD and the SROs shall act as independent contractors and not as employees of the CUESD. Nothing herein shall be construed or deemed to create the relationship of employer/employee or principal/agent as between the CUESD and the SROs assigned under this MOU. Directions issued by the CUESD to the SROs only relates to the objectives to be achieved and not the actual means to accomplish such objectives.
b. Assignment: The Corning Union Elementary School District shall not assign or otherwise transfer this MOU or any right or obligation hereunder without 6 prior written consent of the City.
c. Termination:
1) The Corning Police Department may terminate this MOU with CUESD upon the issuance of a thirty (60) calendar day written notice. 2) The Corning Union Elementary School District may terminate this MOU with CPD upon issuance of a thirty (60) calendar day written notice. d. No Third-Party Beneficiary: It is expressly understood and agreed that enforcement of the terms and conditions of this MOU, and all rights of action relating to such enforcement, shall be strictly reserved to the Parties involved.
Nothing contained in this MOU shall give or allow any such claim or right of action by any third person or entity. Any third-party receiving services or benefit under this MOU shall be deemed to be incidental beneficiaries only. e. Entire Agreement: This MOU constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties and all other representations or statements heretofore made, verbal or written, are merged herein, and this MOU may be amended only in writing and executed by duly authorized representatives of the Parties. f. Local Concern: The Parties agree and acknowledge that the activities contained in this MOU are matters of local concern only, and the Parties have mutually joined together for the performance of the matters of local concern, and that nothing in this MOU shall be construed as matters of statewide concern. g. Indemnification: The provision of services under this MOU is for the benefit of both Parties to the MOU. Each party agrees to be responsible for its own liability incurred as a result of its participation in this MOU. In the event any claim is litigated, each party will be responsible for its own expenses of litigation or other costs associated with enforcing this MOU including, but not limited to costs and fees, attorneys' fees, or other costs associated with enforcement of this MOU. h. Modification: No waiver, alteration, modification or termination of this MOU shall be valid unless made in writing and duly signed by the Parties.
1. No Liability for Breach or Termination:
1) The CUESD shall have no claim or action at law against the Corning Police Department for breach or termination of this MOU by the Corning Police Department, and the CUESD expressly waives and releases the Corning Police Department from any claim or action at law or equity under, or resulting in any manner from, this MOU.
2) The Corning Police Department shall have no claim or action at law against the CUESD for breach or termination of this MOU by the CUESD, and the Corning Police Department expressly waives and releases the CUESD from any claim or action at law or equity under, or resulting in any manner from, this MOU.
j. Counterparts: this MOU may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which together shall constitute but one and the same instrument.
k. Severability: If any term, covenant, or condition of this MOU is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the remainder of the MOU shall remain in full force and effect.
I. Ambiguities: The Parties carefully reviewed this MOU and have agreed to each term of this MOU. No ambiguity shall be construed against either Party. m. Governing Law & Venue: The interpretation and enforcement of this MOU shall be governed by the laws of the State of California, the state in which this MOU is signed. The Parties agree that the venue for any legal action concerning any dispute arising under this MOU shall be a court of competent jurisdiction located in Tehama County. California.
n. Authority: The signers of this MOU warrant that they have the capacity and are authorized to execute this MOU as the representatives of their respective Parties and to bind said Parties to the terms hereof. This MOU is subject to the approval by each Party's governing body.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties, through their duly authorized representatives, have executed this Memorandum of Understanding on the dates set forth below. By their signatures, each signatory represents that he / she has the authority to execute this agreement and to bind the Party on whose behalf his / her execution is made.
Date Robert Snow
Mayor
City of Corning
Date Craig Bassett
Chief of Police
Corning Police Department
Date Tiffany Dietz
Superintendent
Corning Union Elementary School District
8 ITEM NO: J-9
APPROVE PURCHASE OF ONE NEW
2025 POLICE INTERCEPTOR FROM
NAPA FORD
July 22, 2025
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: BRANT MESKER, CITY MANAGER /
CRAIG BASSETT, CHIEF OF POLICE
SUMMARY:
The desired Ford Police Interceptor has been difficult to acquire due to Ford manufacturing. The Corning Police Department has found it difficult to receive these new vehicles promptly and has a need to replace vehicles in their fleet. City Staff found an opportunity to purchase a new Police Interceptor that is on the lot at Napa Ford. During the Budget process the Police Department was approved funding to procure one new patrol vehicle and upfitting. The vehicle is currently available at Napa Ford. To expedite acquisition, staff is requesting to waive the bid process subject to the City's Purchasing Policy Section
3.1.082(A)(6) the equipment being sought should not go out to formal bid because the City's needs will be better met by negotiating prices from a single vendor or following other procedures designed to expeditiously acquire what the City needs at a reasonable price.
The total cost for the 2025 Ford Police Interceptor is $62,122.91, which includes all fees, taxes, and delivery. Upon delivery, staff will coordinate with a contractor to outfit the vehicles with the necessary equipment for fleet integration.
FINANCIAL:
During the budgeting process for fiscal year 2025/2026, staff budgeted $95,000.00 for the purchase of one new vehicle and for the vehicle to be upfitted. The budgeted amount is expected to be sufficient for the purchase and upfitting of the new vehicle.
RECOMMENDATION:
MAYOR AND COUNCIL APPROVE THE:
1. CITY COUNCIL DETERMINES THAT THIS PURCHASE IS EXEMPT FROM THE CITY'S PURCHASING POLICY PER SECTION 3.12.082 A-6 OF THE CORNING MUNICIPAL CODE;
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN NECESSARY PURCHASING
DOCUMENTS FOR ONE NEW FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR WITHOUT GOING OUT FOR FORMAL BID, FOR A TOTAL COST OF $62,122.91.
ATTACHED:
• Napa Ford Quote
FI9DOM Purchase Information Screen NF-FI
1) Contract Date: 07/17/25 Deal#: 24086
Bank (W) : CASH 18) Service Contract:
L, F Name: CITY OF CORNING 19) GAP Contract (W) :
City/County/Zip(W) : 20) Maint.Contract(W) :
Stock Number: SGB93733 21) TIRECARE (W) :
>>M.S. R.P.: $ 58,530.00 22) >APR = "0"
Cash Price: $ 57,530.00 23) >TERM= "O":
Total AMO/WeOwe (W) : 24) Salestax $/Amt: 7.7500% $ 4,465.16 Customer Cash Down:
Deferred Down (W) : 25) Daysto/1stPmtDate: 08/31/25
11) Rebate (S) (W) : >>P A Y MEN T<<: 62,122.91
12) Trade(s) 1 & 2 (W) : Sale Subtotal:
57,530.00
>>>Total Down: Total Financed: 62,122.91
13) DOC Fee : $ 85.00 Finance Charge:
14) CA Tire Fee: 8.75 Total Other Charges:
15) DMV/SmgExempt (W) : Total of Payments: $ 62,122.91
16) Smog/GVW Fees (W) : Deferred Price:
17) >>>Total Fees (W) : $ 127.75 Unpaid Balance: $ 62,122.91 Command:
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