DATE: 07/01/2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
Honorable President and Board Members
FROM: Utilities Department
2026-251
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AND
CORONA UTILITY AUTHORITY ACTION
SUBJECT:
MAINTENANCE/GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BAGHOUSE AND INDUSTRIAL SHEET METAL SERVICES, INC., FOR ON-CALL SHEET METAL
FABRICATION SERVICES
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
This staff report asks that the City Council approve a Maintenance/General Services Agreement with Baghouse and Industrial Sheet Metal Services, Inc. to provide On-Call Sheet Metal Fabrication Services.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
That the City Council:
a. Award Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 26-038AG to MS Industrial Sheet Metal, Inc., dba Baghouse and Industrial Sheet Metal Services, Inc. of Corona, CA, to provide On-Call Sheet Metal Fabrication Services and waive any and all minor irregularities in the bidding document as submitted by the bidder. b. Approve the Maintenance/General Services Agreement with Baghouse and Industrial Sheet Metal Services, Inc. of Corona, CA, to perform On-Call Sheet Metal Fabrication Services in the amount of $200,000 per fiscal year. c. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Maintenance/General Services Agreement with Baghouse and Industrial Sheet Metal Services, Inc. for a total contract of $200,000 per fiscal year for the initial contract term ending June 30, 2030, with two (2) optional one (1) year extensions including the ability to negotiate and execute non-substantive changes and extensions, purchase orders and amendments up to $20,000 or 10% of the contract amount as authorized by Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.060 (H).
That the Corona Utility Authority review, ratify, and, to the extent necessary, direct that the City Council take the above actions.
BACKGROUND & HISTORY:
The Utilities Department (UD) maintains a broad range of municipal facilities and infrastructure that require ongoing maintenance to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. A critical component of this work involves specialized sheet metal fabrication, which supports essential systems such as HVAC assemblies, ventilation components, custom brackets, protective housing, and other fabricated metal elements.
Over time, these components can deteriorate due to age, environmental exposure, mechanical failure, or vandalism, creating the need for periodic repair or replacement. UD has relied on on-call fabrication services to address needs that cannot be met in-house due to the specialized equipment, technical expertise, and rapid turnaround often required. These services allow the Department to respond quickly to operational issues, maintain compliance with safety and building standards, and avoid extended downtime of critical utility systems.
ANALYSIS:
On April 8, 2026, the City issued Request for Proposals (RFP) 26-038AG for On-Call Sheet Metal Fabrication Services on the City’s PlanetBids bidding portal per Section
3.08.110 of the Corona Municipal Code, Non-Public Projects - Formal Bidding Procedure.
The documents were viewed by 14 firms, and 13 firms downloaded the RFP package.
One proposal was received by the proposal due date of May 7, 2026, from the following vendor:
Vendor City
MS Industrial Sheet Metal, Inc. dba
Baghouse and Industrial Sheet Metal Services, Inc.
Corona, CA
No additional proposals were received. The evaluation process was conducted by UD staff members in accordance with the criteria outlined in the RFP. The evaluation was based on five essential criteria:
1. Completeness of Response (Pass/Fail);
2. Qualification of Firm
3. Qualifications of Personnel
4. Work Plan/Project Understanding and Approach
5. Value
The evaluation team determined that MS Industrial Sheet Metal Inc., dba Baghouse and Industrial Sheet Metal Services, Inc., is a qualified contractor capable of providing timely, high-quality sheet metal fabrication on an on-call basis, at a reasonable price. To continue meeting operational demands, staff recommends award of RFP 26-038AG to Baghouse and Industrial Sheet Metal Services, Inc., and approval of a Maintenance/General Services Agreement for $200,000 per fiscal year. Establishing this agreement ensures UD has reliable access to skilled sheet metal fabrication support and enhances the Department’s ability to maintain its infrastructure, address changing workloads, and respond to emergency repair needs.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding for the recommended action is available in the Fiscal Year 2027 Utilities Department operating budget within Water Utility Fund (FD_1570), Sewer Utility Fund (FD_1572), Reclaimed Water Utility Fund (FD_1567), and Greenfield Electric Utility Fund (FD_1578). Funding for future fiscal years’ service will be recommended through the annual budget process.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:
This action is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301 (d) of the Guidelines for the California Environment Quality Action (CEQA), which states that “operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the CEQA determination” and is therefore exempt from CEQA. This action is to approve a Maintenance and General Services Agreement (MGSA) for On-Call Sheet Metal Fabrication Services, and there is no possibility that approving this action will have a significant effect on the environment. Therefore, no environmental analysis is required.
PREPARED BY: ERIN KUNKLE, MAINTENANCE MANAGER
REVIEWED BY: TOM MOODY, UTILITIES DIRECTOR
ATTACHMENT:
1. Exhibit 1 – MGSA with Baghouse and Industrial Sheet Metal Services, Inc.