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:July 8, 2025
Subject:Agreement with Dost Engineering for Design of the SB 821 Spring Street Pedestrian Facilities Program Project in the Amount of $80,100 Recommendation
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Dost Engineering for the design of the SB-821 Spring Street Pedestrian Facilities Program Project in the amount of $80,100 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 amount of $8,010.00 for uncertainties and adjustments.
Background
Senate Bill (SB) 821 Bicycle and Pedestrian Program funds are administered by the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) and distributed to local agencies on a competitive basis. Two percent of the Local Transportation Fund revenue is made available each year for use on bicycle and pedestrian facility projects in Riverside County. SB 821 funds are available to local agencies to cover engineering expenses, right-of-way acquisition, and construction costs for bicycle and pedestrian facilities.
The City received confirmation from RCTC on June 11, 2025, that the proposed project was approved for funding.
Discussion
Dost Engineering will deliver the final plans, specifications, and engineer’s estimate (PS&E) of the proposed sidewalk improvements along Spring Street between Limited Street and Lakeshore Drive. Dost Engineering will provide necessary services required to complete a constructible design.
Dost Engineering SB 821 Spring Street
Fiscal Impact
Professional Services Contract with Dost Engineering will result in a cost of $80,100.00 plus an additional 10% in contingency. The City is required to provide at least a fifty percent (50%) local match for the contract.
Attachments
Attachment 1 - Agreement
Exhibit A - Proposal
Engineering