MKN & Associates – Bushard Street and Slater Avenue Waterline Replacement Project February 17, 2026
Staff estimates that a project budget in the amount of $200,000 will be needed for FY 25/26.
Additional budget will be allocated for the remainder of the project as part of the FY 26/27 budget.
MKN & Associates CON 1557
Total As-Needed On-Call Utility Design Services Contract for MKN & Associates* $600,000.00
Proposal for Bushard Street and Slater Avenue Waterline Replacement Project $299,372.00
Remaining On-Call Contract Balance $300,628.00
*Approved by City Council on April 15, 2025
Overall Project String Break down for Project No. 26021:
Project String Amount
Design/Planning for Waterline Replacement Project (56010) $299,372.00 Force Account – Staff Time (50000) $30,000.00
Total $329,372.00
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
Not applicable.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REVIEW
Not applicable.
ATTORNEY REVIEW
The Attorney for the City has reviewed and approved the MKN & Associates As-Needed OnCall Utility Design Services Contract.
ALTERNATIVES
Alternative No. 1: Accept the MKN & Associates fee proposal in the amount of $299,372 for the Design of the Bushard Street and Slater Avenue Waterline Replacement Project.
Alternative No. 2: Do not accept the MKN & Associates fee proposal in the amount of $299,372 for the Design of the Bushard Street and Slater Avenue Waterline Replacement Project.
This is not the recommended Alternative as the scope of work proposed is needed at this time to repair and replace water pipelines at Bushard Street and Slater Avenue. MKN & Associates is a highly qualified firm with expertise in water distribution systems. In addition, the MKN & Associates proposal is comprehensive and competitively priced.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve Alternative No. 1 which is to:
MKN & Associates – Bushard Street and Slater Avenue Waterline Replacement Project February 17, 2026
Accept the MKN & Associates fee proposal in the amount of $299,372 for the Design of the Bushard Street and Slater Avenue Waterline Replacement Project.
Support by: Terri Phan, Management Aide
Recommended by: Kyle Hilton, P.E., Senior Civil Engineer Reviewed by: Temo Galvez, P.E., Deputy Public Works Director / City Engineer Approved by: Scott Smith, P.E., Director of Public Works Fiscal Review by: Ryan Smith, Finance Director / City Treasurer Approved by: Maggie Le, City Manager
Attachment 1: MKN & Associates Proposal
City of Fountain Valley
Bushard Street and Slater Avenue Water Main Replacement Project November 2025
November 13, 2025
Kyle Hilton, PE
Associate Engineer
City of Fountain Valley
(Submit Electronically)
RE: Proposal for Bushard Street and Slater Avenue Water Main Replacement Project Dear Mr. Hilton,
MKN is pleased to submit this proposal to City of Fountain Valley (City) to provide engineering design services, related to the Bushard Street and Slater Avenue Water main replacement project.
Project Background
This project involves replacing aging infrastructure by abandoning in place the existing 8-inch ACP and 8- inch and 12-inch MLCS water pipelines that have reached the end of their service life and installation of approximately 2,793 linear feet of new 8-inch PVC and 1,070 linear feet of new 12-inch PVC, with about 350 linear feet of trenchless installation via Jack and Bore within a 20-inch steel casing, crossing under the I-405 Freeway. The project also includes installing a Primus liner in approximately 522 linear feet of existing 8-inch MLCS pipe and removing its inspection manholes. In addition, the necessary appurtenances will be installed throughout the project limits to reconnect the distribution system and maintain service to existing customers.
Given the historically high groundwater levels in Fountain Valley, we recommend conducting a geotechnical investigation that includes four soil borings to evaluate subsurface conditions. Specifically, two borings should be conducted at the I-405 and Slater Avenue crossings to assess soil characteristics and groundwater levels at the jack-and-bore installation locations. This information will help confirm constructability and guide appropriate construction methods.
The project area is shown in Figures 1 through 4 followed by our proposed scope of work.
Attachment #1
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Bushard Street and Slater Avenue Water Main Replacement Project November 2025
Figure 1- Bushard and Talbert Part 1
Figure 2- Bushard Part 2
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Figure 3- Slater Ave Part 3
Figure 4- La Despensa Part 4
Task Group 1 – Project Management
Task 1.1 Project Management
Overall project management, which includes supervision of in-house staff, planning and monitoring of contract budget and schedule, and coordination with the City’s team that will be conducted by MKN’s Project Manager. The Project Manager will review the status of budget, schedule, and relevant project
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Bushard Street and Slater Avenue Water Main Replacement Project November 2025
issues with the City’s Project Manager on a bi-weekly basis via email or telephone. The design phase is anticipated to be Five (5) months.
Task 1.2 Meetings
MKN will organize, attend, and conduct four (4) meetings as part of this scope of services. The following meetings are included:
1. Kick Off Meeting (PM, PE) – 1-hour, virtual meeting
2. Presentation of the 30% Design (PM, PE) - 1-hour, virtual meeting
3. Presentation of the 60% Design (PM, PE) - 1-hour, virtual meeting
4. Presentation of the 100% Design (PM, PE) - 1-hour, virtual meeting MKN will submit meeting agendas three days prior to the meeting and provide meeting minutes within one week after the meeting date.
Deliverables: Meeting Agendas/Meeting Minutes (4 meetings).
Task 1.3 Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC)
MKN will provide senior technical review and implement our quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) measures throughout the project.
Task Group 2 – Preliminary Design
Task 2.1 Review of Background Information
MKN will review the data provided by the City. These documents include as-built files and pipeline Atlas for the project area. MKN will prepare and submit a data request form for additional information needed from the City, which may include but is not limited to:
1. City’s CAD standards, CAD Border Template and Cover sheet
2. Existing pipeline record drawings
3. City’s Standard drawings
4. Pipeline design guidelines
Task 2.2 Utility Review and Topographic Field Surveying MKN will perform utility research to locate utilities or other physical features including City utilities and utilities owned by other agencies (e.g., storm drain, electrical, gas, and telephone/communication duct banks). MKN will contact utilities failing to respond as needed and will document all correspondence within a utility log. Based on our preliminary research, the following utilities exist in the project area:
Sewer (OC San & City of Fountain Valley)
Communication (AT&T, Frontier, Spectrum, Verizon)
Electricity (Southern California Edison)
Gas (So Cal Gas)
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MKN’s sub-consultant, Calvada, will perform field surveying and produce topographic maps that will be used as a base plan for the proposed improvements. Topographic map will Include all street right-ofway, property line and existing easement boundaries in the project area in the base map. MKN will recommend the width and length of the field surveying to capture the topographic features needed to complete the design. Our surveyor will obtain appropriate permits as required to perform the field survey.
Task 2.3 Pothole Investigation
MKN’s sub-consultant, Boudreau Pipeline Corporation, will complete potholes as needed to determine utility conflicts, e.g. proximity of crossings with existing water, sewer, storm drain, and dry utilities, with the proposed alignments of the replacement pipelines or to determine the locations and depths of existing mains at proposed points of connection. MKN has provided a cost to complete a total of 15 potholes. This work shall include obtaining a no-fee excavation permit from the City, Cal-Trans District 12 encroachment permit, and all necessary traffic control measures to perform the pothole excavations. If additional potholes are needed, they will be invoiced at the proposed unit price.
Assumptions: Excavations will be backfilled and compacted using the excavated spoils, and the impacted pothole areas will be repaved with hot-mix asphalt using a T-cut not exceeding 2 feet by 2 feet. Removal of USA utility paint markings is excluded from this scope of work.
Task 2.4 – Geotechnical Investigation
MKN’s sub-consultant, AESCO will conduct an initial geotechnical study consisting of the following:
Review and consultation with MKN regarding the existing pipeline, new pipeline construction methods, and geotechnical aspects of the project.
Obtaining a no-fee encroachment permit from City of Fountain Valley Obtaining Cal-Trans District 12 encroachment permit
Perform geotechnical investigations and up to 4 exploratory bores (two bores up to 10 feet deep and 2 bores up to 25 feet deep) to determine soil properties and conditions, and groundwater levels.
Preparing of a Geotechnical report for the project summarizing the findings and conclusions regarding the geotechnical conditions along the alignment.
Deliverables: Final Geotechnical Report
Assumptions: Excavations will be backfilled and compacted using the excavated spoils, and the impacted boring areas will be repaved with hot-mix asphalt using a T-cut not exceeding 2 feet by 2 feet. No contaminated soil in project area.
Task 2.5 Permitting Assistance
MKN will apply for a Caltrans permit and will assist with preparation of the other permit applications.
The City of Fountain Valley will coordinate City’s encroachment permits. The Contractor will be responsible for obtaining all required permits.
Assumptions: Permit fees are excluded from this task.
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Deliverables: Completed permit applications
Task Group 3 – Final Design
Task 3.1 Construction Documents (30%, 60%, 100% submittals) MKN will evaluate best available alignment for each pipe segment and will develop 30% design drawings to discuss with the City. Following the City’s review and approval of the proposed alignment, MKN will prepare construction Drawings on 22-inch x 34-inch paper size. The Drawings will be developed in the latest version of AutoCAD, using NCS V4.0 layering standards, and utilizing CITY’s standard border template. Drawings prepared in AutoCAD shall use the NAVD 88 and NAD 83 survey standards. The Drawings will include a sheet index/location map/legend, general notes, index map, plan and profile, details necessary for the construction of the Project.
The following is a list of anticipated design drawings:
Deliverables: 30%, 60% Drawing set in PDF format.100% Drawing set in PDF format and source files.
Task 3.2 Technical Specifications
MKN will prepare technical specifications in 2018 CSI format (Div 0 to 48) for the Contract Documents.
MKN will provide a PDF file of the bidding documents in 8-1/2-inch x 11-inch paper size. Technical specifications will be submitted at 60% and 100% submittals.
Deliverables: 60% Submittal – Draft Technical Specifications. 100% Submittal – Final Technical Specifications with the Engineer’s electronic stamp and signatures, ready for reproduction.
Assumption: The City will provide Front-end documents. MKN will assist in preparing Bid Table.
Task 3.3 Opinion of Probable Construction Cost
MKN will prepare an itemized opinion of probable construction cost for the proposed facilities for submission with each of the design deliverables (60%, and 100%). The Opinion of Probable Construction Cost provided at the 100% deliverable shall be in the form of the Schedule of Work as included in the Bid Documents.
Deliverables: 60% and 100% cost estimate in PDF format.
Sheet
No. Title
1 Title Sheet, Vicinity Map and Location Map
2 Drawing Index, Notes
3 Abbreviations, Legend & Symbols, Surveying Notes, Construction Notes 4-8 Plan and profile
9-10 Connection & Civil Details
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Task Group 4 – Bid Period Assistance
Task 4.1 – Bid Support Services
During the bidding period, MKN will assist with providing information and clarification of bid documents by answering bidder’s questions and preparing up to two (2) addenda for all prospective bidders.
Deliverables: Up to Two addenda (PDF)
Task 4.2 – Pre-bid Meeting and Site visit
MKN will attend a pre-bid meeting which may include a site visit.
Task Group 5 - Construction Phase Assistance
Task 5.1 – Project Management During Construction Phase MKN’s project manager will manage the construction phase of the project which includes supervision of in-house staff, planning and monitoring of the contract budget and schedule and coordination with the City’s project manager.
Task 5.2 – Construction Coordination Meetings and Site Visit MKN will attend one (1) site visit and up to four (4) virtual construction meetings with the contractor, subcontractors, utility representatives, permit agencies, and City staff. All meetings are assumed to be 1-hour virtual meeting.
Task 5.3 – Contract Change Orders/Plan Revision
MKN will analyze and make recommendations to City staff regarding contract change orders and plan revisions requested during the construction phase. Change orders will be evaluated from an engineering perspective. One (1) change order is assumed for this task.
Task 5.4 – Requests for Information
MKN will review, coordinate with City staff and respond to contractor’s Requests for Information (RFIs).
When appropriate, suggestions and alternatives will be provided to the contractor and/or City staff. Up to three (3) RFIs are anticipated.
Task 5.5 – Shop Drawing Review
MKN will receive and review technical documents submitted by Contractor. Submittals will be reviewed by the Engineer for general conformance to the Contract Documents. MKN will maintain a log of shop drawings that have been submitted, and the disposition. Up to ten (10) shop drawing submittals are anticipated.
Task 5.6 – Record Drawings
Upon completion of the construction, MKN will prepare construction record drawings (AutoCAD) based on information (redline markups) supplied by the contractor.
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Bushard Street and Slater Avenue Water Main Replacement Project November 2025
Fee Estimate
MKN proposes to complete this work on a time and materials basis with a budget not to exceed $299,372, based on the 2026 MKN rate schedule. The estimated level of effort is provided as Exhibit A. MKN has developed a preliminary project schedule which is provided as Exhibit B.
We would like to express our thanks to the City of Fountain Valley for the opportunity to work on this important project. Should you have any questions or wish to discuss any of the information presented herein, please do not hesitate to contact me at your convenience. My phone number is (949) 637-3999 and email is [email protected].
Sincerely,
Safa Kamangar, PE, PMP, CCM, QSD/P
Project Manager
Enclosures:
Exhibit A – Level of Effort
Exhibit B – Preliminary Project Schedule
EXHIBIT A
Bushard Street and Slater Avenue Water Main Replacement Project Sr. Project Director - SK
Principal Engineer - KS
Senior Engineer I - PA
Assistant Engineer II- SR
Senior Designer- KN
Total Hours (MKN)
Labor (MKN)
ODCs (MKN)
Surveying (Calvada)
Potholing (Boudreau Pipeline)
Geotechnical (AESCO)
Non-Labor Costs
Total Fee
Hourly Rates 345 303 250 229 194
Task Group 1: Project Management
Task 1.1 Project Management (5 months, 3 deliverables) 8 20 28 $ 7,760 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 7,760Task 1.2 Meetings (4) 4 8 12 $ 3,380 $ 50 $ - $ - $ - $ 50 $ 3,430Task 1.3 Quality Assurance/Quality Control (3 submittals) 24 24 $ 7,272 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 7,272 Subtotal 12 24 28 0 0 64 $ 18,412 $ 50 $ - $ - $ - $ 50 $ 18,462 Task Group 2: Preliminary Design
Task 2.1 Review of Background Information 4 12 16 $ 3,748 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 3,748Task 2.2 Utility Review and Topographic Field Surveying 4 8 12 24 $ 5,160 $ - $ 59,180 $ - $ - $ 59,180 $ 64,340Task 2.3 Pothole Investigation 2 4 4 10 $ 2,192 $ - $ - $ 53,911 $ - $ 53,911 $ 56,103Task 2.4 Geotechnical Investigation 4 8 2 14 $ 3,220 $ - $ - $ - $ 42,632 $ 42,632 $ 45,852Task 2.5 Permitting Assistance 4 16 20 $ 4,664 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 4,664 Subtotal 0 0 18 48 18 84 $ 18,984 $ - $ 59,180 $ 53,911 $ 42,632 $ 155,723 $ 174,707 Task Group 3: Final Design
Task 3.1 Construction Documents (30%, 60%, 100% submittals) 8 30 60 150 248 $ 53,100 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 53,100Task 3.2 Technical Specifications (60%, 100% submittals) 8 24 40 72 $ 17,920 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 17,920Task 3.3 Opinion of Probable Construction Cost (Draft, Final) 2 4 8 14 $ 3,522 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 3,522 Subtotal 18 0 58 108 150 334 $ 74,542 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 74,542 Task Group 4: Bid Period Assistance
Task 4.1 Bid Support Services 1 4 6 8 19 $ 4,271 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 4,271Task 4.2 Pre-bid Meeting 2 2 $ 500 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 500 Subtotal 1 0 6 6 8 21 $ 4,771 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 4,771 Task Group 5: Construction Phase Assistance
Task 5.1 Project Management During Construction Phase 2 12 14 $ 3,690 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 3,690Task 5.2 Construction Coordination Meetings & Site Visit (1 Site Visit, 4 virtual meetings) 8 8 2,000$ 50$ -$ -$ -$ 50$ 2,050$ Task 5.3 Contract Change Orders/Plan Revision (1) 2 4 4 10 $ 2,466 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 2,466Task 5.4 Requests for Information (3) 2 4 10 16 $ 3,980 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 3,980Task 5.5 Shop Drawing Review (10) 8 24 32 $ 7,496 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 7,496Task 5.6 Record Drawings 4 32 36 $ 7,208 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 7,208 Subtotal 6 0 40 34 36 116 $ 26,840 $ 50 $ - $ - $ - $ 50 $ 26,890 TOTAL BUDGET 37 24 150 196 212 619 143,549$ 100$ 59,180$ 53,911$ 42,632$ 155,823$ 299,372$ 9/30/2025 Page 146
ID Task Name Duration Start Finish
1 Task Group 1 - Project Management 93 days Wed 12/10/25 Fri 4/17/26 2 Task 1.1 Project Management 1 day Wed 12/10/25 Wed 12/10/253 Notice to Proceed 1 day Wed 12/10/25 Wed 12/10/254 Task 1.2 Meetings 92 days Thu 12/11/25 Fri 4/17/265 Kick off Meeting 2 days Thu 12/11/25 Fri 12/12/256 30% Design review Meeting 1 day Tue 1/27/26 Tue 1/27/267 60% Design review Meeting 1 day Mon 3/16/26 Mon 3/16/268 100% Design review Meeting 1 day Fri 4/17/26 Fri 4/17/269 Task Group 2 - Preliminary Design 439 days Wed 7/24/24 Mon 4/13/26 10 Task 2.1 Review Background Material5 days Wed 7/24/24 Tue 7/30/2411 Task 2.2 Topographic field survey 15 days Mon 12/15/25 Fri 1/2/2612 Task 2.3 Pothole Investigation 10 days Wed 1/28/26 Tue 2/10/2613 Task 2.4 Geotechnical Investigation 25 days Wed 1/28/26 Tue 3/3/2614 Task 2.5 Permitting Assistance 20 days Tue 3/17/26 Mon 4/13/2615 Task Group 3 - Final Design 71 days Mon 1/5/26 Mon 4/13/2616 Task 3.1 A- Construction Documents (30%)
13 days Mon 1/5/26 Wed 1/21/26
17 Prepare 30% Plans 10 days Mon 1/5/26 Fri 1/16/2618 QC 3 days Mon 1/19/26 Wed 1/21/2619 Deliver 30% Design Set 0 days Wed 1/21/26 Wed 1/21/2620 Task 3.1 B- Construction Documents (60%)
20 days Wed 2/11/26 Tue 3/10/26
21 Prepare 60% Plans & Technical
Specs
17 days Wed 2/11/26 Thu 3/5/26
22 QC 3 days Fri 3/6/26 Tue 3/10/2623 Deliver 60% Design Set 0 days Tue 3/10/26 Tue 3/10/2624 Task 3.1 C- Construction Documents (100%)
20 days Tue 3/17/26 Mon 4/13/26
25 Prepare 100% Plans & Technical
Specs
12 days Tue 3/17/26 Wed 4/1/26
26 QC 3 days Thu 4/2/26 Mon 4/6/2627 Deliver 100% Set 0 days Mon 4/13/26 Mon 4/13/26 1/21
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EXHIBIT A