Report to City Council
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Melissa Walker, Public Works Director/City Engineer
AGENDA DATE: May 20, 2025
TITLE: AWARD A N AGREEMENT FOR THE ELECTRIC
VEHICLE CHARGING PROJECT AT THE MORENO
VALLEY CIVIC CENTER AMPHITHEATER (REPORT
OF: PUBLIC WORKS) (DISTRICT 1)
TITLE SUMMARY: Authorization to Award an Agreement with CornerstoneCC for the Electric Vehicle Charging Project Number 805 0081 located at the Moreno Valley Civic Center Amphitheater
DISTRICT: District 1
Recommendation(s)
That the City Council:
1. Authorize the award of an agreement with CornerstoneCC for the E lectric Vehicle Charging Project Number 805 0081 located at the Moreno Valley Civic Center Amphitheater Parking Lot; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement with CornerstoneCC for the amount of $149,206, funded by the Moreno Valley Electric Utility’s Restricted Assets Fund (6011); and
3. Authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order to CornerstoneCC for the amount of $149,206 when the agreement has been signed by all parties; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute any subsequent Amendments to the Agreement with CornerstoneCC within the City Council approved annual budgeted amounts,
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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 an agreement with CornerstoneCC to construct Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers along the northside of the Civic Center Amphitheater Parking Lot. This project will support the adoption of electric vehicles in the City of Moreno Valley while also providing a valuable service to the public. The project is funded with Moreno Valley Electric Utility’s (MVU) Restricted Assets Fund and has been approved in the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Adopted Capital Improvement Plan.
DISCUSSION
As the City expands its electric fleet, several capital improvement projects are needed to support vehicle charging infrastructure. The Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Project at the Civic Center Amphitheater will install EV charger s at the Civic Center Amphitheater parking lot and will enable Moreno Valley Electric Utility ( MVU) to provide charging solutions for the City’s electric fleet while also accommodating the growing number of EV owners in the community.
The electrical plans specify the installation of conduit, structures, equipment, cable, and EV chargers along the north side of the Civic Center Amphitheater parking lot. There are already designated EV parking spaces.
The Notice Inviting Bids for the project was advertised in OpenGov. 11 bids were received as follows:
Contractors Verified Bid Amounts
1. CornerstoneCC $149,206.00
2. Macano Tech $211,952.20
3. HW Power $329,533.23
4. Elecnor Belco Electric $330,356.00
5. MBE $372,298.27
6. Asplundh Construction $373,361.62
7. Inter-Pacific, Inc. $405,097.24
8. Metrocell Construction $411,750.16
9. Herman Weiskker, Inc $424,844.79
10. Ace Electric, Inc. $433,538.00
11. PAR Western Line Construction $614,564.75
CornerstoneCC 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 timely construction of the EV chargers at the Amphitheater Parking Lot. Staff recommends this alternative.
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2. Do not approve the authorization of the recommended actions as presented in this staff report. This alternative will result in delaying the timely construction of this project and will slow the growth of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the City. Staff does not recommend this alternative.
FISCAL IMPACT
Budget for t his agreement was included in the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 First Quarter Operating & CIP Budget Amendments approved by City Council on November 19, 2024.
This agreement will be funded with the Moreno Valley Utility’s Res tricted Assets Fund (6011). There is no impact to the General Fund.
GL Account No. Project No. FY 24/25 Budget
6011-70-80-80005-720199 805 0081-6011-99 $700,000
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
1. Economic Development
2. Public Safety
3. Library
4. Infrastructure
5. Beautification, Community Engagement, and Quality of Life
6. Youth Programs
Objective 4.6: Advance the development of a well -connected and balanced citywide transportation network that serves all modes.
Objective 4.7: Demonstrate innovative and industry leading transportation systems.
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Report Approval Details
Document Title: STAFFREPORT_PW_MVU_EV CHARGING
AMPHITHEATER.docx
Attachments: - Location Map.pdf
- Agreement - Approved to Form- 805 0081.pdf
Final Approval Date: May 13, 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