DATE:
April 7, 2026
TO:
Mayor and Council Members
FROM:
Rachel Molina, City Manager
BY:
Cassandra Sanchez, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Tina Souza, Senior Project Manager
SUBJECT:
Amend Professional Services Agreement for Construction Support Services for the Ranchero Road Aqueduct Crossing Project, C.O. No. 7139
RECOMMENDED ACTION
It is recommended that the City Council amend Professional Services Agreement No. 2021-22-064 with TranSystems Corporation for additional construction support services for the Ranchero Road Aqueduct Crossing Project, C.O. No. 7139, in the amount of $65,000, for a not-to-exceed total of $213,500.
BACKGROUND
On September 7, 2021, the City Council awarded a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) to TranSystems Corporation (TranSystems) in the amount of $148,500 to provide bidding support and construction support services for the Ranchero Road Aqueduct Crossing Project, C.O. No. 7139 (Project).
The agreement included engineering support services during construction based on the anticipated scope and schedule at the time of design. The project is currently in the construction phase and requires continued engineering support services to respond to requests for information (RFIs), review submittals, assist with field modifications, and provide technical support during construction.
ISSUES/ANALYSIS
The current agreement included construction support services based on the anticipated scope at the time the project was originally awarded. During construction, the project encountered unanticipated circumstances that required rebidding and extended the overall project schedule. As a result, additional engineering and construction support services are necessary.
Due to the complexity of the aqueduct crossing and the coordination required during construction, continued engineering support is required to ensure the project is completed in accordance with the approved plans, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
TranSystems is the engineer of record for the project and is currently providing construction support services. Their familiarity with the project design and site constraints will help maintain continuity, provide prompt responses, and minimize the risk of conflicts during construction.
Staff is requesting authorization to amend the existing PSA in the amount of $65,000, for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $213,500, to continue providing construction support services through project completion.
CITY GOAL SUPPORTED BY THIS ITEM
Capital Improvement – Continually evaluate capital improvement priorities.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for the Project is budgeted in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget.
ALTERNATIVE(S)
Provide alternative direction to staff.
ATTACHMENT(S)
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Amend Professional Services Agreement for Construction Support Services for the Ranchero Road Aqueduct Crossing Project, C.O. No. 7139 April 7, 2026