Report to City Council
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Melissa Walker, Public Works Director/City Engineer
AGENDA DATE: April 15, 2025
TITLE: IRONWOOD LINE EXTENSION (REPORT OF: PUBLIC
WORKS)
TITLE SUMMARY: Authorization of the Award of a Construction Contract to Herman Weissker, Inc. for Ironwood Line Extension from
Moreno Beach Drive to Redlands Boulevard, Project
Number 805 0080
Recommendation(s)
That the City Council:
1. A uthorize the a ward of a Construction Contract to Herman Weissker, Inc . for the Ironwood Line Extension Project 805 00 80 from Moreno Beach Drive to Redlands Boulevard; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Herman Weissker, Inc. for the amount of $2,689,965.50, funded by the Moreno Valley Utility’s Restricted Assets Fund (6011); and
3. Authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order to Herman Weissker, Inc. for the amount of $2,689,965.50 when the contract has been signed by all parties; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute any subsequent Amendments to the Agreement with Herman Weissker, Inc. within the City Council approved annual budgeted amounts, including the authority to authorize the associated purchase orders in accordance with the terms of the agreement, subject to the approval of the City Attorney
SUMMARY
This report recommends approval of a contract with Herman Weissker, Inc. to construct
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the Ironwood Line Extension. The Ironwood Line Extension Project will allow MVU to provide electric service to new customers north of the State Route 60 Freeway . The Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) project is funded with the Moreno Valley Utility’s Restricted Assets Fund (6011).
DISCUSSION
As MVU continues to grow and expand its service, several capital improvement projects are necessary to accommodate increasing demands for electricity and increase reliability.
The Ironwood Line Extension Project will allow MVU to serve new customers north of the State Route 60 Freeway.
The electrical plans call for the installation of conduit, structures, equipment, and cable along with related electrical facilities along Moreno Beach Drive, Ironwood Avenue, and on Redlands Boulevard.
The Notice Inviting Bids for the project was advertised in OpenGov. Eight bids were received as follows:
Contractors Verified Bid Amounts
1. Herman Weissker, Inc. $2,689,965.50
2. Teichert, Energy & Utilities Group, Inc $3,096,467.00
3. Asplundh Construction, LLC $3,279,393.96
4. Doty Bros Construction Company $3,436,851.45
5. Hot Line Construction, Inc. $3,454,877.73
6. E. E. Electric, Inc. $5,035,030.20
7. Veteran Pipeline Construction $5,211,483.83
8. ILB $5,799,890.80
Herman Weissker, Inc. is the lowest responsible bidder.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve and authorize the recommended action as presented in this staff report.
This alternative will provide for the ultimate, timely construction of the Ironwood Line Extension Project.
2. Do not approve and authorize the recommended actions as presented in this staff report. This Alternative will result in delaying the timely construction of this project and will prevent Moreno Valley Utility from serving new customers.
FISCAL IMPACT
The CIP project, Ironwood Line Extension Project (805 0080), is funded by the Moreno Valley Utility’s Restricted Assets Fund (6011). There is no impact to the General Fund.
GL Account Project No. Available FY 2024/25
Project Budget
6011-70-80-80005-720199 805 0080-6011-99 $4,755,655.91
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NOTIFICATION
Posting of the agenda
PREPARATION OF STAFF REPORT
Prepared By: Department Head Approval:
Ariel Dunning, P.E. Melissa Walker, P.E.
Senior Electrical Engineer Public works Director/City Engineer Concurred By:
Jason Niccoli, P.E.
Electric Utility Division Manager
CITY COUNCIL GOALS
Public Facilities and Capital Projects: Ensure that needed public facilities, roadway improvements, and other infrastructure improvements are constructed and maintained.
CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
Objective 1.1: Proactively attract high-quality businesses.
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Report Approval Details
Document
Title:
STAFFREPORT_PW_MVU_IRONWOOD_LINE_EXTENSION.docx
Attachments: - Location_Map.pdf
- Agreement - 805 0080 - Final.pdf
Final
Approval
Date:
Apr 9, 2025
This report and all of its attachments were approved and signed as outlined below:
Melissa Walker
Sean Kelleher
Natalia Lopez
Dena Heald
Launa Jimenez
Brian Mohan
Patty Rodriguez