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LA COLINA SUBSTATION NEW GATE AND DRIVEWAY PROJECT, RFP NO. 2383 DESIGN BUILD SERVICES —WITH CORNERSTONE CONSTRUCTION COMPANYCity CouncilMarch 11, 2025Riverside Public Utilities - Energy Delivery RiversideCA.gov2
La Colina Substation1. Commissioned in 1965, located at 599 Central Ave,Riverside, CA 92507 in the Canyon Crest neighborhood2. There are no feasible vehicle accessible roads inside thestation to access the south-west area3. An additional entry point is needed for maintenance,construction, and operations4. The new entry point will assist with replacement of agingtransformers T1 and T2BACKGROUND1 2 2/24/2025
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BACKGROUND Existing Block wall at La Colina SubstationProposed New Gate Aerial View of the Proposed New Gate
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1. Improved Access:The gate and driveway provide critical access to thesouthwest area of the station, enabling efficient maintenance and transformerreplacements2. Operational Efficiency:By facilitating easier access for maintenance crews, theproject ensures timely and safe execution of necessary work, reducing delaysand enhancing overall operations3. Minimized Disruptions:The new access point will minimize disruptions to stationactivities, ensuring continuous and reliable service to the community duringmaintenance operations4. Long-term Sustainability:The gate and driveway support the station’s long-termfunctionality, enabling smoother operations and preparedness for futuremaintenance and infrastructure upgradesBENEFITS OF THE ADDITIONAL ACCESS3 4 2/24/2025
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1. September 18, 2024, Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 2383 was posted on the City’s online bid system2. October 8, 2024, Virtual Pre-Bid meeting was conducted3. 7 participants were in attendances from 4 consultant firms, equipment manufacturers, and subcontractors4. November 4, 2024, RFP closed with two total responsesDISCUSSIONNumber of VendorsௗActionௗ 483Vendors Notifiedௗ 37Vendors Who Downloaded the RFPௗ 2Questions and Answers Received3Addenda Submitted2Proposals Receivedௗ RiversideCA.gov6
1. Engineering, design, and submittals2. Wall demolition & landscape removal3. Vehicular gate fabrication and installation4. Concrete Driveway Installation5. Stanchion for card reader and Induction loops6. As-builts7. Traffic and Pedestrian Access and ControlCONSULTANT SCOPE OF WORK5 6 2/24/2025
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MetrocellConstruction Inc.Ontario, CACornerstone Construction CompanyVictorville, CAMax Score Selection Criteria268303350Qualifications3743100Approach & Methodology7890100Professional References250180200Experience250($215,000)236($228,000)250Cost777852750Total Score21RankEVALUATION RESULTS RiversideCA.gov8
PROJECT BREAKDOWNPercentageCost Performed ByWork Type7.5%$25,000RPU Engineering StaffProject Management and Engineering70%$228,000ContractorProcurement, Installation, Testing, and Commissioning12%$40,000RPU Operations GroupSite Access and Inspection10.5%$34,000Contract Contingency $327,000Work Order Total:March 2025Anticipated Start Date:March 2026Anticipated Completion Date:7 8 2/24/2025
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Strategic Priority 6 – Infrastructure, Mobility, and ConnectivityGoal No. 6.2 –Maintain, protect, and improve assets and infrastructure within the City’s built environment to ensure and enhance reliability, resiliency, sustainability, and facilitate connectivity. Cross-Cutting ThreadsSTRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT Community Trust
Equity
Fiscal Responsibility
Innovation
Sustainability & Resiliency
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That the City Council:1. Approve Design Build Services Agreement for La Colina Substation New Gate and Driveway with Cornerstone Construction Company, of Victorville, California, for a term of 1 year from date specified in the Notice to Proceed once issued by City, in a not-to-exceed amount of $228,000; 2. Authorize a 15%, or $34,000 change order authority for the contract with Cornerstone Construction Company, of Victorville, California, for Request for Proposal No. 2383 La Colina Substation New Gate and Driveway Project; and3. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the procurement described herein, as well as the ability to make minor non-substantive changes in alignment with all purchasing policies.RECOMMENDATIONS9 10