REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
To:Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From:Jason Simpson, City Manager
Prepared by:Remon Habib, City Engineer
Date:May 13, 2025
Subject:Professional Services Agreement with Transtech Engineers, Inc. to Provide Construction Engineering & Inspection Services for the Murrieta Creek Multi-use Trail Project
Recommendation
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Transtech Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $701,100 to provide construction engineering and inspection services for the Murrieta Creek Multi-Use Trail Project in such final form as approved by the City Attorney and authorize the City Manager to execute change orders not to exceed a 10% contingency for unanticipated costs.
Background
In 2019, the City applied for and was awarded Active Transportation Program Cycle 4 grant funding to design and construct the Murrieta Creek Multi-use Trail extending between Skylark Drive and the Lake Levee Trail. The Murrieta Creek Trail is a multi-jurisdiction, active transportation trail consistent with the City’s General Plan and Eastlake Specific Plan adopted in 2017.
The final design of the Murrieta Creek Multi-use Trail project has been completed and the Project will be in bid for construction. The construction contract is expected to be awarded in late Summer of 2025 with completion of construction anticipated in 2026.
MCT CM Services
Discussion
Transtech Engineers, Inc. will provide construction engineering and inspection services for the construction of the Murrieta Creek Multi-use Trail project. Services provided will include, but not be limited to, review of bids, monitoring materials procurement process, monitoring the construction schedule and budget, preparation of daily inspection reports, coordination with contractors and consultants, coordination of final punch list, preparation and administration of any Caltrans audits, and preparation of final completion reports.
Fiscal Impact
The Professional Services Agreement will result in a cost of $701,100 plus an additional 10% in contingency for a total not to exceed amount of $771,210. The costs associated with this agreement are programmed within the City’s CIP budget.
Attachments
Attachment 1 - Agreement
Exhibit A - Proposal
Engineering