CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
August 3, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Anita D. Scott, City Manager
Submitted By: Chris Diggs, Water Resources Director
SUBJECT: AWARD BID TO LITTLEJOHN-REULAND CORP. FOR MOTOR CONTROL CENTERS FOR WORKTAG: PROJECT 95083 - ELECTRICAL IMPROVEMENTS AND UPGRADES PHASE I RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
Award a bid to Littlejohn-Reuland Corporation for the purchase of motor control centers and switchgear equipment for Worktag: Project 95083 - Electrical Improvements and Upgrades Phase I in the amount of $505,316.
Authorize the City Manager to approve a purchase order, and any extensions thereto, on behalf of the City.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The recommended action will approve a purchase order to Little John-Reuland in the amount of $505,316 for the purchase of motor control centers and switchgear equipment for upgrades at four water production facilities.
SB1439/GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLICABILITY:
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FISCAL IMPACT:
The project was included and adopted in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27. Approval of these actions will award a purchase order to Littlejohn-Reuland Corporation in the amount of $505,316. The following table details the fiscal impact associated with the recommended actions:
Table 1
Category
Fund: FD528
Cost Center: CC8125
Worktag: Project 95083 – Electrical Improvements Project Phase I Project Budget
$3,500,000
Expenditures/Encumbrances
(as of July 21, 2026)
($606,406)
Award Agreement to Littlejohn-Reuland Corporation
($505,316)
Balance remaining for construction, contingencies, internal costs, and other miscellaneous project costs. $2,388,278
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this project is to replace outdated electrical equipment at critical water production facilities, including motor control centers at four sites: Booster Stations 8 & 12 and Wells 6 & 34. Existing equipment has exceeded its design life, is degraded, and is no longer supported by manufacturers. Upgrading this equipment will align it with current design standards and safety standards, enhancing operational reliability and efficiency.
In accordance with Section 2-993.1 (4) (a) of the City’s Purchasing Ordinance, a public notice inviting bids was posted on PlanetBids on April 15, 2026; IFB # 2026-1011 where 864 bidders were notified, 37 prospective bidders downloaded the bid, four bids were received, and two were deemed responsive. All bids were reviewed and Littlejohn-Reuland Corporation was deemed to be the lowest apparent bidder. Bid results are shown in Table 2.
Table 2
No.
Consultant
Bid Amount*
1 Littlejohn-Reuland Corporation
$ 429,525
2 Trimax Systems
$ 694,700
Following review of the bid, staff negotiated the inclusion of switchgear equipment for an additional cost of $75,791, resulting in a total award of $505,316.
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize award of the bid to LittleJohn-Reuland Corp.
Prepared by:
Michael Mitchell, P.E.
Senior Water Resources Engineer
Award Purchase Agreement to Littlejohn-Reuland Corporation for Worktag: Project 95083 – Electrical Improvements and Upgrades Phase I