Report to City Council
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Melissa Walker, Public Works Director/City Engineer
AGENDA DATE: August 19, 2025
TITLE: AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO INSTALL
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGERS AT THE CITY HALL
FLEET CAGE (REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS)
(DISTRICT 1)
TITLE SUMMARY: Authorization To Award A Construction Contract To CornerstoneCC To Install Electronic Vehicle Chargers At The City Hall Fleet Cage, Project Number 805 0083
DISTRICT: District 1
Recommendation(s)
That the City Council:
1. Authorize the award of a Construction Contract to CornerstoneCC to install Electronic Vehicle chargers for the City Hall Fleet Cage Project 805 0083; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with CornerstoneCC in the amount of $578,685, funded by the Moreno Valley Electric Utility Restricted Assets Fund (6011); and
3. Authorize the issuance of a purchase order to CornerstoneCC in the amount of $578,685, when the contract has been signed by all parties; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute any subsequent change orders to the contract with CornerstoneCC that are necessary to complete the project up the annual budget as previously approved by the City Council, subject to the approval of the City Attorney; and
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5. Authorize a budget adjustment as set forth in the fiscal impact section.
SUMMARY
This report recommends approval of a contract with CornerstoneCC to construct Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers at the City Hall Fleet Cage . This project will enhance support for the City’s electric vehicle fleet by providing convenient access to EV Chargers within the existing fleet parking lot at City Hall . The project is funded by Moreno Valley Electric Utility’s (MVU) restricted fund balance and has been approved in the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 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) Chargers at the City Hall Fleet Cage Project will enable MVU to provide charging solutions for the City’s electric fleet.
The electrical plans specify the installation of conduit, structures, equipment, cable, and EV chargers in the City Hall’s Fleet Cage.
The Notice Inviting Bids for the project was advertised in OpenGov. Nine bids were received as follows:
Contractors Verified Bid Amounts
1. CornerstoneCC $ 578,685.00
2. Pacific Industrial Electric $ 687,420.01
3. R Dependable Const Inc. $ 749,948.90
4. Preferred Power Solutions $ 781,800.00
5. E.E. Electric $ 803,475.48
6. Doty Bros. Equipment Company $ 857,472.15
7. Asplundh Construction $ 876,066.36
8. PAR Western Line Construction $ 992,871.00
9. Pramira, Inc $1,334,006.40
CornerstoneCC is the lowest responsible bidder.
The Bids above do not include the price of the chargers, which will be purchased by the City. The cost of the chargers for this project will be $248,580. The remaining budget will be for design, inspections, permitting, and contingency in case additional work is needed to construct the project.
A contingency of 13% of the original project budget amount ($119,730.00) is recommended to account for any latent or unforeseen circumstances encountered during construction. This includes adding infrastructure to improve the overall proposed system and provide a higher reliability for current and future projects in the area.
ALTERNATIVES
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1. Approve and authorize the recommended action as presented in this staff report.
This alternative will provide for the ultimate, timely construction of the EV chargers at the City Hall Fleet Cage. Staff recommends this action.
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 slow the growth of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the City. Staff does not recommend this action.
FISCAL IMPACT
The Electric Vehicle (EV) Chargers at the City Hall Fleet Cage Projec t is included in the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 Adopted Capital Improvement Plan Budget and is funded by the Moreno Valley Electric Utility’s Restr icted Asset Fund (6011). The additional budget request of $ 119,730 is for contingency. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Descri
ption
Fund
GL Account No.
Type
(Rev/Exp)
FY 25/26
Original
Budget
FY 25/26
Propose
d Budget
FY 25/26
Adjusted
Budget
MVU
Capital
Project
6011 6011-70-80-80005-720199
Project No. 805 0083-6011-99
Exp $921,000 $119,730 $1,040,730
ESTIMATED CITY PROJECT COSTS:
Environmental………………………………………………………………….……….$ 30,000
Design……………………………………….…………………………………….…….$ 60,000
Electric Vehicle Chargers……………………………………………………………..$248,580 Construction Costs (plus the Contingency)..……..…………………………………$702,150 Total..…………………………………….…………………………………….……..$1,040,730
ANTICIPATED PROJECT SCHEDULE:
Construction Phase…………………………Late September 2025 – Late January 2026
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
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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 CITY HALL FLEET.docx
Attachments: - Location Map City Hall.pdf
- Agreement - 805 0083 - Cornerstone AATF_DRAFT.pdf
Final Approval Date: Aug 11, 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