Report to City Council
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Melissa Walker, Public Works Director/City Engineer
AGENDA DATE: March 17, 2026
TITLE: AWARD AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL
CONSULTANT ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING
DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE MORENO VALLEY
PUBLIC SAFETY CAMPUS PROJECT NUMBER 803
0072 (REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS) (DISTRICT 3)
TITLE SUMMARY: Authorization To Award An Agreement For Professional Consultant Architectural And Engineering Design Services To Steinberg Hart For The Moreno Valley Public Safety
Campus Project Number 803 0072
DISTRICT: District 3
Recommendation(s)
That the City Council:
1. Authorize to award an Agreement for Professional Consultant Services to Steinberg Hart to provide architectural and engineering design services for the Moreno Valley Public Safety Campus;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement with Steinberg Hart, subject to the approval by the City Attorney;
3. Authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order to Steinberg Hart in the amount of $4,319,611.00, funded by the Public Works Capital Projects funds, once the agreement has been signed by all parties;
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute any subsequent amendments to the Agreement with Steinberg Hart, up to the annual budget as approved by the City Council, including
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the authority to authorize the associated purchase orders in accordance with the terms of the Agreement, subject to the approval of the City Attorney; and
5. Authorize budget adjustments as set forth in the Fiscal Impact section of this report.
SUMMARY
This report recommends approval of an Agreement for Professional Consultant Services with Steinberg Hart to provide architectural and engineering design services for the new Moreno Valley Public Safety Campus . The design phase of this project is supported by revenue collected from Measure U Transaction and Use Taxes, approved by voters on November 5, 2024. The construction phase of the Project will also be implemented via funding supported by Measure U Transaction and Use Taxes.
DISCUSSION
The City Council’s May 6, 2025, adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025/26–2026/27 operating budget includes expanded staffing and equipment for the Fire and Police Departments, along with a new public safety facility on the City’s east end, reflecting the direct link between Moreno Valley’s population growth and rising calls for service. This investment aligns with voter direction from November 5, 2024, when residents approved Measure U, which explicitly prioritizes maintaining public safety service levels , ensuring the City can continue meeting increasing community needs.
The proposed Moreno Valley Public Safety Campus will be located at the east end of the City. This new campus will address the needs of the City’s growing residential and business community. The facility is designed to meet current service demands while accommodating future development and projected population growth, with particular emphasis on the expanding east end of the City.
The project includes the construction of a new fire station and police station as a joint-use public safety facility supporting both fire protection and law enforcement operations. The project also includes improvements to site access, onsite circulation, utility infrastructure, emergency vehicle accommodations, and associated street and frontage enhancements to support safe and efficient operations.
In addition, the City Council adopted the two-year operating budget for FY 2025/26 – 2026/27, which includes equipment and personnel increases for both the Fire and Police Departments. As a result, expansion of public safety facilities is necessary to support these operational enhancements.
On January 16, 2026, staff advertised a Request for Proposals (RFP) to retain a consultant to provide architectural and engineering design services for the Moreno Valley Public Safety Campus. In response to the advertisement, eleven (11) proposals were received on February 16, 2026. Staff carefully reviewed the proposals and ranked them based on various criteria, including firm experience, q ualifications of the proposed key personnel, and demonstrated understanding of the project’s needs.
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Following the evaluation process, staff recommends awarding the design services agreement to Steinberg Hart, as they were determined to be the most qualifie d firm to complete the requested services. The consultant’s scope of work includes preparing the full design, construction plans, and bid package; completing environmental clearance and permitting; providing technical support during the bidding phase and t hroughout construction; and performing other design-related tasks necessary to complete the project.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve and authorize the recommended actions as presented in this staff report.
This alternative will allow the timely completion of the desi gn and bid package for the Moreno Valley Public Safety Campus project. Staff recommends this alternative.
2. Do not approve and authorize the recommended actions as presented in this staff report. This alternative may delay the design of the much -needed Moreno Valley Public Safety Campus project. Staff does not recommend this alternative.
FISCAL IMPACT
The design phase of this project will be supported by Measure U Transaction and Use Taxes funded through the Public Works Capital Projects, Fund 3002. Staff recommends approval of the following budget adjustments to ensure sufficient funding is available to complete the design work. Staff anticipates returning to the City Council in early Fall 2026 with a comprehensive budgeting plan for the construction phase, once the consultant has completed the conceptual design and developed an estimated construction cost.
Category Fund GL Account
Project Number
Type
(Rev/Exp)
FY 25/26
Budget
Proposed
Adjustments
FY 25/26
Amended
Budget
Transfer Out 1011 1011-99-99-91011-903002 Exp $0 $5,200,000 $5,200,000 Transfer In 1011 3002-99-99-93002-801011 Rev $0 $5,200,000 $5,200,000 CIP 3002 3002-70-77-80003-720199
Project No. 803 0072-3002-99 Exp $0 $5,200,000 $5,200,000 ESTIMATED PROJECT DESIGN COSTS:
Agreement with Steinberg Hart ....................................................................... $4,319,611 Additional Design Efforts If Required by Fire and Police Departments .............. $600,000 Design Review/Plan Check and Permitting Fees ............................................... $200,000 City Project Administration ................................................................................... $80,000 Total ................................................................................................................ $5,199,611 ANTICIPATED PROJECT SCHEDULE:
Preliminary Design ...................................................................... Spring 2026 – Fall 2026 Final Design ................................................................................ Fall 2026 – Winter 2027
NOTIFICATION
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The Request for Proposals was advertised on the public electronic procurement portal PlanetBids. Public notification is also ach ieved through the publication of the meeting Agenda.
PREPARATION OF STAFF REPORT
Prepared By: Department Head Approval:
Quang Nguyen, P.E. Melissa Walker, P.E.
Capital Projects Principal Engineer Public Works Director/City Engineer Concurred By:
Harold Zamora, P.E
Engineering Division Manager/Assistant City Engineer
CITY COUNCIL GOALS
Public Facilities and Capital Projects: Ensure that needed public facilities, roadway improvements, and other infrastructure improvements are constructed and maintained.
Public Safety: Provide a safe and secure environment for people and property in the community, control the number and severity of fire and hazardous material incidents, and provide protection for citizens who live, work and visit the City of Moreno Valley.
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
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Report Approval Details
Document
Title:
STAFFREPORT_PW_CP_MV_PUBLIC_SAFETY_CAMPUS.docx
Attachments: - Agreement with Steinberg Hart.pdf
Final
Approval
Date:
Mar 9, 2026
This report and all of its attachments were approved and signed as outlined below:
Melissa Walker
Sean Kelleher
Natalia Medina
Felicia London, MPA
Launa Jimenez
Brian Mohan
Patty Rodriguez