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: MORENO BEACH DR LINE EXTENSION FROM OLIVER
STREET TO JOHN F. KENNEDY DRIVE (REPORT OF:
PUBLIC WORKS) (DISTRICT 4)
TITLE SUMMARY: Authorization to Award A Construction Contract To Asplundh Construction, LLC. For The Moreno Beach Dr ive Line
Extension From Oliver Street To J ohn F. Kennedy Drive, Project Number 805 0071
DISTRICT: District 4
Recommendation(s)
That the City Council:
1. Authorize the award of a construction contract to Asplundh Construction, LLC. for the Moreno Beach Drive line extension from Oliver Street To John F. Kennedy Drive, Project Number 805 0071; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract with Asplundh Construction, LLC. for the amount of $1,211 ,702.70, funded by Moreno Valley Electric Utility’s Restricted Assets Fund (6011); and
3. Authorize the issuance of a purchase order to Asplundh Construction, LLC. in the amount of $1,211,702.70, when the contract has been signed by all parties; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute any subsequent Amendments to the Agreement with Asplundh Construction, LLC within the City Council approved annual budgeted amounts, including the authority to authorize the associated purchase orders in
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accordance with the terms of the agreement, subject to the approval of the City Attorney; and
5. Authorize a budget adjustment as set forth in the fiscal impact section.
SUMMARY
This report recommends approval of a contract with Asplundh Construction, LLC. to construct the Moreno Beach Drive Line Extension from Oliver Street to John F. Kennedy Drive. This project will increase system redundancy but also allow Moreno Valley Utility (MVU) to provide service to future projects along Moreno Beach Drive . The project is funded with MVU’s restricted fund balance and has been approved in the F iscal Year 2025/2026 Adopted Capital Improvement Plan.
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 Moreno Beach Dr ive Line Extension from Oliver Street to John F. Kennedy Drive Project will allow MVU to serve developing properties along Moreno Beach Dr ive and increase reliability.
The electrical plans call for the installation of conduit, structures, equipment, and cable along with related electrical facilities within Moreno Beach Drive from Oliver Street to John F. Kennedy Drive.
The Notice Inviting Bids for the project was advertised in OpenGov. Six bids were received as follows:
Contractors Verified Bid Amounts
1. Asplundh Construction, LLC $1,211,702.70
2. Outsource Utility Contractor, LLC $1,247,836.83
3. Cornerstone Development Company $1,299,655.50
4. E. E. Electric, Inc. $1,583,319.50
5. Doty Bros. Construction Company $1,769,373.10
6. Herman Weissker Power, Inc. $2,189,098.27
Asplundh Construction, LLC. is the lowest responsible bidder.
An additional $237,958 in funding is being requested for contingency. This includes adding infrastructure to improve the overall proposed system and provide a higher reliability for current and future customers that will be served by the project.
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 Moreno Beach Dr ive from Oliver Street to J ohn F. Kennedy Drive Project. Staff
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Recommended this alternative.
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 providing electrical service to forthcoming development and improve system reliability. Staff does not recommend this alternative.
FISCAL IMPACT
This project is included in the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 Adopted Capital Improvement Plan Budget and is funded by the Moreno Valley Utility’s Restricted Asset Fund (6011). The additional budget request of $237,958 is to account for any latent or unforeseen circumstances encountered during construction . There is no impact to the General Fund.
Descripti
on
Fund
GL Account No.
Type
(Rev/
Exp)
FY 25/26
Original
Budget
FY 25/26
Proposed
Budget
FY 25/26
Adjusted
Budget
MVU
Capital
Project
6011 6011-70-80-80005-720199
Project No. 805 0071-6011-99
Exp $1,349,000 $237,958 $1,586,958
ESTIMATED CITY PROJECT COSTS:
Prelim. Engineering/Enviromental…..…………………………………….…. $ 1,000.00 Design……………………………………………………………………………$ 72,000.00
Construction (plus Contingency)..…………………………………………… $ 1,513,958.00 Total………………………………………………………………………….......$1,586,958.00
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
CITY COUNCIL GOALS
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Public Facilities and Capital Projects: Ensure that needed public facilities, road way 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 1.1: Proactively attract high-quality businesses.
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Report Approval Details
Document
Title:
STAFFREPORT_PW_MVU_MBDLINE_OLIVER_JFK.docx
Attachments: - Location Map - MBD Line Extension.pdf
- Agreement - 805 0071 - Asplundh.v1_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