Attachment A
City of Victorville
Engineering Department
January 1, 2025 through March 31, 2025
• We also received City Council approval for the purchase of a second stencil truck that will allow our striping crews to re-stripe legends at two separate locations simultaneously as this new stencil truck is in addition to the existing stencil truck we already have.
• We continue to make great progress on the design of our street improvement projects on Ridgecrest Road, Roy Rogers Drive, and Mojave Drive. We hope to advertise these projects next quarter so that we are in construction later this summer.
Lastly, I want to dedicate this quarterly update to our long time Assistant Engineer I, Mr. Del Carlile, who sadly passed away on Thursday February 6. Del started with the City of Victorville in July 1985 as a Planning Technician. In 1987, he was
promoted to an Engineering Assistant then to Junior Civil Engineer in 1989. In 2015, he progressed to his current position. Del was meticulous in his work and an excellent plan checker. He reviewed numerous important development
projects, including the Walmart at Palmdale & 395 and
multiple projects at SCLA. Over the course of his 39 years with the City, many of us had the great pleasure of working with Del and getting to know him; so, this loss is profound and caused us great sadness. We will continue to work hard as Del did to improve the City with each and every project.
Fredy A. Bonilla, City Engineer
Our Engineering Department worked very hard in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024-2025. I am very proud to report on the progress of our Engineering Department:
• We completed the Eucalyptus Street Infrastructure Project, the Citywide Pavement Preservation and Maintenance Project, and the installation of five new streetlights on Bear Valley Road.
Restoration Project
• We awarded a construction contract to DM Contracting Inc. for the construction of 3,380 linear feet of sidewalk, 16 new curb ramps, and 31 new driveway approaches in Old Town Victorville.
This grant funded project will be installing sidewalk at nine different locations and continues the success of Phase 1 which was completed in 2023 in which we constructed 2,285 linear feet of sidewalk, 38 curb ramps, and 25 new driveway
approaches at 13 separate locations. Our goal is to start construction in May and complete the project by July.
• We also awarded a construction contract to Genesis
Construction for the Area 7 Pressure Zone Change. This project consists of reconfiguring the existing water system zones to address deficient pressure and inadequate fire flow in the northeast corner of Balsam Road and Bear Valley Road. The project will double the water pressure from 40-psi to 80-psi and we will construct 440 individual pressure regulators to be installed on all service laterals to protect plumbing of existing homes and commercial buildings. We will start the project in May and hope to complete the project this Fall.
• In Traffic Engineering Team, we completed the acquisition of a new bucket truck. This bucket truck is the third in our fleet and will allow our traffic signal maintenance technicians the ability to perform maintenance on up to three of the City’s 100 traffic signal locations at the same time. This will ensure that we can keep our traffic signals properly maintained.
Thank you, Del, for being a long-
time employee and for
helping us with all the City’s
successes the last 39 years.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
SURVEY/MAPPING
Project
UpdatesQ3
CONSTRUCTION
COMPLETED
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
This project relocated a potable water line and repaired an existing reinforced concrete pipe storm drain.
Contractor: Kirtley Construction dba TK Construction
Contract Award: August 20, 2024
Contract Amount: $325,000
Start of Construction: November 4, 2024
Completion Date: March 21, 2025
Eucalyptus Street Infrastructure
Restoration Project
BEFORE:
AFTER:
This project included micro-surfacing and slurry seal
treatment for fourteen (14) miles of City streets and two (2) City Park parking lots.
Contractor: Pavement Coatings Co.
Contract Award: August 20, 2024
Contract Amount: $1,600,000
Start of Construction: October 10, 2024
Completion Date: February 20, 2025
Citywide Pavement Preservation and
Maintenance Project
(Golden Triangle Slurry Seal)
Bear Valley Road Reconstruction project installed sidewalk on the south side of Bear Valley Road from Cobalt Road to
Remuda Road. City then coordinated the installation of five new streetlights on existing wooden poles along this segment.
Bear Valley Road Street Lighting
Upgrades
Bear Valley Rd
CONSTRUCTION
IN PROGRESS
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
7th Street
Traffic Signal Modifications Project
This project will increase safety by replacing
outdated traffic signal equipment, improving
detection, accessibility, and lighting.
Contractor: Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc.
Contract Amount: $2,876,393
HSIP Grant Amount: $1,320,000
Contract Award: March 19, 2024
Start of Construction: August 1, 2024
Estimated Construction Completion: May 2025
Forrest Ave
Lorene Dr
Victor St
Mojave Dr
Forrest Ave
B St
New Traffic Signal at Village Drive and
Puesta Del Sol Project
This project will install a traffic signal at the Village/Puesta Del Sol intersection.
Contractor: Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc.
Contract Amount: $1,120,480
HSIP Grant Amount: $526,500
Contract Award: March 19, 2024
Start of Construction: August 1, 2024
Estimated Construction Completion: May 2025
Puesta Del Sol
Dr
Installation of Retroreflective Tape
This project will install retroreflective borders around 96 traffic signal backplates to improve safety.
Completed to Date: 82 out of 96
Estimated Construction Completion: Summer 2025
GE Driveway Project
This project will construct a 270-foot long "driveway" to provide a direct access off Innovation Way at SCLA to the General Electric (GE) Hangar facility. It is designed specifically for long "Low-boy" semi-truck trailers that carry large GE turbine engines.
Bid Opening: February 26, 2025
Contractor: Sol Construction
Contract Amount: $ 339,982
Contract Award: March 18, 2025
Start of Construction: Spring 2025
Estimated Construction Completion: Summer 2025
Block Wall Project – Various Locations
The purpose of this project is to enhance both safety and security at Well Sites 137, 203, 207, and the Stoddard Wells Pump Station by replacing existing chain-link fencing with 6- foot CMU block walls topped with 4-foot anti-climb spike extenders. In addition to improving site security, the new block walls and automated gates will significantly improve the visual appearance of these critical infrastructure locations, aligning with the District’s goals for aesthetic improvements in public-facing areas.
Advertisement Date: February 13, 2025
Bid Opening Date: March 13, 2025
Projected Construction Contract Award Date: May 6, 2025 Lowest Apparent Bidder: SDC Engineering inc.
Estimated Construction Completion Date: Fall 2025
Well Site 137
Well Site 207
Well Site 203
Stoddard Wells Lift Station
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
UPCOMING
CONSTRUCTION
PROJECTS
Solitude Circle Pavement Repair Project
This project will permanently repair roadway undermined by a sinkhole caused by a water main rupture near the intersection of Solitude Circle and Jade Road in Victorville.
Contractor: LCR Earthwork and Engineering Corp.
Contract Award: December 10, 2024
Contract Amount: $87,000
Estimated Start Date: April 2025
Estimated Completion Date: Summer 2025
Temporary sinkhole repair
Pressure Zone Change Project – Area 7
The City of Victorville will reconfigure the existing water system in the northeastern area of Bear Valley Road and Balsam Road to address low water pressure and inadequate fire flow by rezoning the area from Pressure Zone 3170 to Pressure Zone 3290.
Open Bid Date: December 19, 2024
Contract Award: February 4, 2025
Start of Construction: May 2025
Estimated Completion Date: Fall 2025
Old Town Sidewalk Connectivity Phase 2
This project will provide residents with continuous sidewalk and upgrade curb ramps and drive approaches to current ADA
standards at various locations in the Old Town area.
Contractor: DM Contracting, Inc.
Contract Award: March 18, 2025
Contract Amount: $616,774.00
Estimated Start of Construction: Spring 2025
Estimated Construction Completion: June 2025
Oro Grande Wash at Doris Davies Park
Ribbon Gutter Reconstruction Project
This project will restore the existing drainage infrastructure to its original condition.
Bid Opening Date: April 8, 2025
Contractor: TBD
Contract Award: April 15, 2025
Contract Amount: TBD
(Engineer’s Estimate: $150,000 to $200,000)
Estimated Start of Construction: Spring 2025
Estimated Construction Completion: June 2025
Citywide Pavement Preservation and
Maintenance Project – Phase II
This project includes micro-surfacing treatment for approximately
4.5 miles of City streets.
In-house Design Status: 100% Complete
Projected Advertisement Date: Summer 2025
Crosswalk Enhancement Project
This project will improve the safety of nine (9) intersections by installing rectangular rapid flashing beacons with additional pavement markings and signage.
In-house Design Status: 100% Complete
Projected Advertisement Date: Summer 2025 (Concrete Work Only)
Project will be completed by the Traffic Division of the Engineering Department with contractor support for concrete improvements at each intersection.
Mojave Drive Improvements from
I-15 Freeway to Amargosa Road
This project will reconstruct Mojave Drive from I-15 to Amargosa Road and will also widen the North side of this segment from Condor to Amargosa. The North side of Mojave will have curb, gutter and sidewalk as well as ADA compliant curb ramps, driveway approaches, fire hydrants, crosswalks and signage.
In-house Design Status: 80% Complete – Right-of-Way needs to be acquired between Condor and Amethyst.
Projected Advertisement Date: Summer 2025
Roy Rogers Drive Pavement
Reconstruction and Rehabilitation
Project - From I-15 to Amargosa Road
This project will reconstruct portions of Roy Rogers Drive in addition to constructing a median in place of existing delineators across the street from In-n-Out to increase safety.
In-house Design Status: 75% Complete
Projected Advertisement Date: Summer 2025
Ridgecrest Road Reconstruction and
Improvement Project - BVR to Pahute Ave
This project will reconstruct Ridgecrest Road between Bear Valley Road and Pahute Avenue, and it will close existing infrastructure gaps on the east side of the road by providing ADA compliant curb ramps, curb & gutter, fire hydrantsand
crosswalks (as needed).
In-house Design Status: 95% Complete
Projected Advertisement Date: Summer 2025
Village Drive Sidewalk Project – From
Puesta Del Sol Dr. To Tawney Ridge Ln.
This project will provide sidewalk and drive approaches along Village Drive from Puesta Del Sol Drive to Tawney Ridge Lane.
In-house Design Status: 50% Complete
Projected Advertisement Date: Fall 2025
PROJECTS IN
DESIGN PHASE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
VMUS GAS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT –
PHASE 5
The City’s aims to complete the conversion of SCLA's gas distribution system from Southwest Gas to the Kern River Gas Transmission Corporation. Phase 5 will connect the remaining section of VMUS’s distribution area to the larger part of VMUS system which is already being supplied by Kern River.
Upon completion, customers will benefit from higher-pressure natural gas and more reasonable costs.
Project Status: Currently in design. Construction anticipated to start Summer 2025.
IWWTP EXPANSION
The City’s Wastewater Treatment Facility is currently operating at 90% capacity. Anticipated growth in residential, commercial, and industrial developments has created the need to expand the facility’s capacity. The City retained a consultant to evaluate best expansion alternatives and prepare expansion plans up to a 30% design level.
Selected Consultant: Woodard & Curran, Inc.
Consulting Contract Awarded: August 20, 2024
Start of Design Activities: October 15, 2024
Project Status: Scope of work is 30% complete. Expansion alternative was selected, and we are moving into preliminary design phase.
NPDES PERMIT
The City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the preparation of a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit to explore an alternative option for excess recycled water disposal.
Consulting Contract Awarded: December 17, 2024
Selected Consultant: Larry Walker Associates
Status: Kick off meeting held on March 10, 2025.
PROJECTS IN DESIGN PHASE
ESTIMATED
CONSTRUCTION
START DATE
1MG Recycled Water Storage Tank Project FY 2024/2025
Sewer Capacity Improvement Project C2&C3 FY 2024/2025
Pipeline Replacement Project – Area 7 FY 2024/2025
Pipeline Replacement Project – Area 28 FY 2024/2025
Installation of Street Lights (Old Town, Bear Valley Road) FY 2024/2025 2026 Citywide Pavement Preservation and Maintenance Project FY 2025/2026 Pipeline Replacement Project – Area 6 FY 2025/2026
La Paz Drive Project from I-15 NB ramp to 7th Street FY 2025/2026 Bear Valley Road Street Improvements Project from Monte Vista Road to US-395 FY 2025/2026 Mojave Drive Reconstruction Project from Amargosa Road to US- 395 FY 2025/2026 Mojave Drive Reconstruction Project from I-15 to 7th St FY 2025/2026 Third Avenue Street Improvements Project from Nisqualli Road to Field Street FY 2025/2026 Eagle Ranch Parkway Sidewalk Connectivity Project FY 2025/2026 Amethyst Road Sidewalk Connectivity Project FY 2025/2026 Meadow Grove Drive Sidewalk Connectivity Project FY 2025/2026 Bear Valley Road Restripe Project FY 2025/2026
Green Tree Boulevard Restripe Project FY 2025/2026
Pipeline Replacement Project – Area 5 FY 2026/2027
Santa Fe Wash Sewer Relocation Project FY 2026/2027
DEVELOPMENT
ENGINEERING
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
Permit Type Issued
Utility 115
Right-of-Way 20
Transportation 34
Water 46
Review of Hydrology, Geotechnical, WQMP,
Water/Sewer Feasibility, and Traffic Studies
Issuance of Conditions of Approval
Review of Civil Improvement Plans
Issuance of Public ROW Permits
Inspection During Construction
Project Acceptance
Development
Type
Number of Plan Checks
Completed In Review
Residential 24 10
Commercial 18 7
Number of Inspections Completed: 503
Engineering
Planning
Building
DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING – PROJECT UPDATES
Tract No. 14132: Richmond American Homes (RAH) will
construct the missing segments of Talpa Street andOttawa Street between 3rd Street and Arrowhead Drive within the Tract. RAH is currently grading and installing wet utilities.
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING – PROJECT UPDATES
Tracts 17110 & 17308: D.R. Horton started Phase 1 of the West Creek development which consists of improving Mojave Drive and Amethyst Road, as well as two (2) parks and a drainage channel.
Mojave Drive
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3
Amethyst Road
DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING UPCOMING TRACT
Tract 20275 – KB Homes
Security Substitution Approved at the January 21, 2025 City Council Meeting
Grading will commence in April 2025
Water, Sewer, and Strom Drain Utilities and Street Improvements – August 2025: Monte Vista Road widening including LMAD improvements, curb and gutter, sidewalk, street lighting, and right turn pocket at Luna Rd.
Model Home Construction – October 2025
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
Tract 14933 – Richmond American Homes (RAH) - As part of the street improvements, RAH capped all the interior roads and slurry sealed the previously capped roads including: Mesa Linda Avenue, Pinos Verde Lane, Mesa Rojo Way, Aberdeen Street, and Pinositas Way.
DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING – PROJECT UPDATES
SURVEYING /
MAPPING
SURVEYING / MAPPING
Surveying Support Completed
Developer Document Reviews 8
Engineering Department CIP 6
Public Works 2
SCLA 2
VMUS 0
Economic Development 1
TRAFFIC
MAINTENANCE
TRAFFIC MAINTENANCE
Activity Total
Preventive Maintenance 125
USAs Checked/Marked 54
Signal Emergency Repair 29
Pole Knock Downs 2
Street Light Repairs 2
Signs Maintained 2,094
Signs Fabricated 223
New Signs Installed 56
Gallons of Paint Used 68
Red Curb Footage Painted 6,004
Striping Miles 0
Standby Calls 67
New Bucket Truck Purchase