Attachment A
Engineering FY
2025/2026 Q1 Quarterly
Update
City of Victorville
Engineering Department
July 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025
The Engineering Department is off to a strong start in the first quarter of Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/2026. I am pleased to report on the department’s progress to date. x The Public Works Traffic Signal Maintenance Crews completed the installation of retro-reflective borders (RRBs) around all traffic signals throughout the City.
This project, funded through the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grant, enhances safety by increasing the visibility of signal heads in both daytime and nighttime conditions compared to standard backplates. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) approved the use of retro-reflective tape after a seven-year safety study showed that the use of RRBs reduced total crashes at intersections by 15% to 24%. Kudos to our Public Works Traffic Signal Maintenance Crews for completing the labor as the grant only paid for the materials.
x In coordination with Southern California Edison and Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. our Public Works Traffic Signal M aintenance Crews, also replaced a damaged traffic signal pole on the northwest corner of Mojave Drive and Village Drive.
x Engineering staff completed the General Electric (GE) Driveway project at the Southern California Logistics Airport (SCLA) which will provide better access to the GE Hanger for extra-large jet engine delivery trucks. x The existing drainage cross gutter at Doris Davies Park was restored by the Engineering team after being damaged by Tropical Storm Hilary in 2023. A huge thanks to our Parks team for installing the sod and making it a park again. x Completion of the Old Town Sidewalk Connectivity Phase 2 Project included the construction of 3,380 lineal feet of sidewalk, 16 new curb ramps, and 31 new driveway approaches. In total nine segments of sidewalk were constructed on B Street, C Street, 2nd Street, 4th Street, 5th Street, and 10th Street in Old Town Victorville.
x The Engineering Department also substantially completed the slurry sealing of
4.5 miles of multiple roads throughout the City, including Luna Road, Amargosa Road, Eucalyptus Street, and Third Avenue.
x On the Development side of the house, Richmond American Homes completed the construction of a major storm drain at Third Avenue. Although Third Avenue was closed for an extended period of time, the community will soon start noticing the benefits of this project as the piping of the wash crossing will help to prevent the closure of Third Avenue north of Ottawa Street during major storm events. Next Richmond will complete the road widening on the west side of Third Avenue and construct the missing segments of Talpa Street and Ottawa Street from Third Avenue to Arrowhead Drive which will help with access and circulation.
Projects currently under construction are advancing significantly, and construction contracts have been awarded for the following projects:
x The 2025 City of Victorville Citywide Street Improvements include four separate projects on Green Tree Boulevard, Village Drive, Ridgecrest Road, and Roy Rogers Drive. Our plan is to complete the restriping of Green Tree Boulevard and the sidewalk construction on Village Drive this fall but there will be a hold on the paving projects on Ridgecrest Road a n dR o yR o g e r sD r i v eu n t i lM a r c ho f2 0 2 6f o rb e t t e rw e a t h e r .A l t h o u g ha fall construction start was initially preferred, investing nearly $4 million in these projects requires careful consideration of all factors that could impact construction, including weather conditions. As a result, construction is now scheduled to begin in the spring.
x The Victorville Municipal Utility Services (VMUS) Gas Main Replacement - Phase 5 marks the final stage in the comprehensive replacement of all existing gas mains at SCLA. The gas main replacement will allow VMUS to provide all customers with reliable natural gas at a competitive price supplied through the Kern River Pipeline. Most importantly it will allow us to no longer have to buy any gas from Southwest Gas Company.
The Engineering Department also continues to make great progress on our projects in design as we wrap up the design of Mojave Drive from Amargosa Road to I-15, the SCLA 1-Million Gallon Tank for recycled water, and the Amethyst Road Turnout No. 5 pipeline. Lastly, we have initiated the design phase for our FY 2026 Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) which include street improvements on Bear Valley Road west of Highway 395, enhancements along Third Avenue south of Nisqualli Road, and the construction of reclaimed water pipelines at SCLA. Our goal is to complete the designs this fall to ensure the projects are shovel-ready by Summer 2026.
A big thank you to our hard-working engineers, surveyors, plan checkers, inspectors, drafters, and admin staff who work very hard to ensure that the City’s infrastructure is improved each day.
A Message from the City Engineer
Fredy A. Bonilla, City Engineer
Project
UpdatesQ1
CONSTRUCTION
COMPLETED
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
This project installed retro-reflective borders around 96 traffic signal backplates to improve safety.
Total Cost: $96,358
HSIP Funds: $86,722
Completion Date: July 21, 2025
Installation of Retro-reflective Tape
This project constructed a 270-foot long "driveway" to provide direct access off Innovation Way at SCLA to the GE Hangar facility. It is designed specifically for long "Low-boy" semi-truck trailers that carry large GE turbine engines.
Contractor: Sol Construction
Contract Amount: $339,982
Contract Award: March 18, 2025
Start of Construction: Spring 2025
Completion Date: July 2, 2025
General Electric (GE) Driveway Project
This project restored the existing drainage infrastructure to its original condition.
Contractor: Kelley’s Underground Construction
Contract Award: April 15, 2025
Original Contract Amount: $206,720
Final Contract Amount: $179,664.30
Start of Construction: July 2025
Completion Date: August 8, 2025
Oro Grande Wash at Doris Davies Park
Ribbon Gutter Reconstruction Project
Mojave at Village Traffic Signal
Traffic staff in conjunction with Southern California Edison (SCE) and Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. (Belco) successfully replaced a damaged signal pole on the northwest corner for the Mojave at Village Traffic Signal.
This work required coordination with SCE to sleeve the power lines due to the luminaire arm’s proximity. Additionally, Belco assisted with operations of the crane to remove and install the signal pole.
Our Public Work's Traffic Engineering crews disassembled and assembled the new signal pole and installed all the conductors.
Completion Date: August 25, 2025
Old Town Sidewalk Connectivity Phase 2
This project provided residents with continuous sidewalks, upgraded curb ramps, and drive approaches to meet current ADA standards at various locations throughout Old Town.
Contractor: DM Contracting, Inc.
Contract Award: March 18, 2025
Contract Amount: $616,774.00
Start of Construction: June 9, 2025
Completion Date: September 30, 2025
CONSTRUCTION
IN PROGRESS
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
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: October 2025
Puesta Del Sol
Dr
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 Concrete Mansory Unit (CMU) block walls topped with 4-foot anti-climb spike extenders. In addition to improving site secur ity, the new block walls and automated gates will significantly improve the visual appearanc e of these critical infrastructure locations, aligning with the District’s goals for aesthetic improvements in public-facing areas.
Bid Opening Date: March 13, 2025
Contractor: SDC Engineering Inc.
Contract Amount: $1,454,345.00
Contract Award: May 6, 2025
Start of Construction: July 2025
Estimated Construction Completion Date: Fall 2025
Well Site 137
Well Site 207
Well Site 203
Stoddard Wells Lift Station
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: October 2025
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Pressure Zone Change Project – Area 7
The Victorville Water District 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.
Bid Opening Date: December 19, 2024
Contractor: Hemet Manufacturing Company, Inc (DBA Genesis Construction)
Contract Amount: $2,011,621
Contract Award: February 4, 2025
Start of Construction: May 12, 2025
Estimated Completion Date: Fall 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.
Bid Opening Date: August 12, 2025
Contractor: Vance Corporation
Contract Amount: $2,285,522.24
Contract Award: August 19, 2025
Start of Construction: March 2026
Estimated Completion Date: Summer 2026
Ridgecrest Road Reconstruction and
Improvement Project - Bear Valley
Road 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 A DA compliant curb ramps, curb & gutter, fire hydrants, and crosswalks (as needed).
Bid Opening Date: August 12, 2025
Contractor: Vance Corporation
Contract Amount: $1,712,110.42
Contract Award: August 19, 2025
Start of Construction: March 2026
Estimated Completion Date: Summer 2026
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.
Bid Opening Date: August 12, 2025
Contractor: Vance Corporation
Contract Amount: $543,437.59
Contract Award: August 19, 2025
Start of Construction: October 2025
Estimated Completion Date: November 2025
Green Tree Boulevard from Ridgecrest Rd
to Coad Rd.
This project will adjust lane striping to provide smoother transitions for merging east of Ridgecrest Rd and will update signage to reinforce safe transitions.
Bid Opening Date: August 12, 2025
Contractor: Vance Corporation
Contract Amount: $34,591.07
Contract Award: August 19, 2025
Start of Construction: October 2025
Estimated Completion Date: November 2025
Victorville Municipal Utility Services (VMUS)
Gas Improvement Project – Phase 5
The City aims to complete the conversion of Southern Cali fornia Logistics Airport's (SCLA) gas distribution system from Southwest Gas to the Kern River Gas Transmission Corporation. Phase 5 will connect the remaining section of VMUS’ 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.
Bid Opening Date: July 15, 2025
Contractor: AM Ortega
Contract Amount: $181,052.42
Contract Award: August 19, 2025
Start of Construction: October 2025
Estimated Completion Date: November 2025
Citywide Pavement Preservation and
Maintenance Project – Phase II
This project includes micro-surfacing treatment for approximately
4.5 miles of City streets.
Contractor: Pavement Coatings Company
Contract Award: June 17, 2025
Contract Amount: $1,052,251.48
Start of Construction: August 29, 2025
Estimated Construction Completion: Fall 2025
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
UPCOMING
CONSTRUCTION
PROJECTS
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
Material Procurement Status: In Progress
Projected Advertisement Date: Fall 2025 (Concrete Work Only) Project will be completed by the Traffic Engineering Division of the Public Works & Water Department with contractor
support for concrete improvements at each location.
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 and gutters, and sidewalks, as well as ADA-compliant curb ramps, driveway approaches, fire hydrants, crosswalks, and signage.
In-house Design Status: 90% Complete – Right-of-Way needs to be acquired between Condor and Amethyst.
Projected Advertisement Date: January 2026
PROJECTS IN
DESIGN PHASE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant (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: Design Phase 30% Complete / Workshop held on August 12, 2025
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (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: Data gathering, regulation review, reclaimed water quality sampling and site selection.
PROJECTS IN DESIGN PHASE
ESTIMATED
CONSTRUCTION
START DATE
Pipeline Replacement Project – Area 28 FY 2025/2026
1MG Recycled Water Storage Tank Project FY 2025/2026
2026 Citywide Pavement Preservation and Maintenance Project FY 2025/2026 Amethyst Road Sidewalk Connectivity Project FY 2025/2026 Bear Valley Road Restripe Project FY 2025/2026
Bear Valley Road Street Improvements Project from Monte Vista Road to US-395 FY 2025/2026 Eagle Ranch Parkway Sidewalk Connectivity Project FY 2025/2026 Green Tree Boulevard Restripe Project FY 2025/2026
Installation of Street Lights (Old Town, Bear Valley Road) FY 2025/2026 Meadow Grove Drive Sidewalk Connectivity Project 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 Pipeline Replacement Project – Area 5 FY 2025/2026
Third Avenue Street Improvements Project from Nisqualli Road to Field Street FY 2025/2026 Sewer Capacity Improvement Project C2&C3 FY 2026/2027
La Paz Drive Project from I-15 NB ramp to 7th Street FY 2026/2027 Pipeline Replacement Project – Area 6 FY 2026/2027
Santa Fe Wash Sewer Relocation Project FY 2027/2028
DEVELOPMENT
ENGINEERING
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
Permit Type Issued
Utility 143
Right-of-Way 31
Transportation 67
Water 39
Review of Hydrology, Geotechnical, Water Quality
Management Plans (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 Permit Plan Checks
Completed In Review
Residential 75 8
Commercial 83 16
Number of Inspections Completed: 1,209
Engineering
Planning
Building
DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING – PROJECT UPDATES
Raising Cane's: The developer of Raising Cane's at the location of Roy Rogers Drive, west of Civic Drive has completed their raised median improvements along their project frontage.
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING – PROJECT UPDATES
Tract No. 14132: Richmond American Homes (RAH) completed the construction of a triple 2’ by 4’ box culverts across Third Avenue in September. The tract interior streets are also taking shape.
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING – PROJECT UPDATES
Tracts 17110 & 17308: D.R. Horton started Phase 1 of the West Creek development. They have since improved and opened the north leg of Amethyst Road at Mojave Drive and installed the wet utilities for Phase 1.
DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING UPCOMING TRACT
Tract 20275 – KB Homes
Security Substitution Approved at the January 21, 2025, City Council Meeting
Development commenced 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 – November 2025
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DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
Tract 16792 – The City Council approved a Security Substitution (bonds) on June 3, 2025. Pacific Communities is developing the 184 vacant lots located at the southeast corner of Dos Palmas Road and Monte Vista Road.
DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING – PROJECT UPDATES
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
Tract 16894 – Legacy Homes has begun the construction of a 60” Reinforced Concrete Pipe (RCP) storm drain on the south side of Mojave Drive from Onyx Road to Topaz Road. The City Council approved a Security Substitution (bonds) on May 20, 2025.
DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING – PROJECT UPDATES
SURVEYING /
MAPPING
SURVEYING / MAPPING
Surveying Support Completed
Developer Document Reviews 8
Engineering Department CIP 4
Public Works 3
SCLA 1
VMUS 0
Economic Development 1