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AUTHORIZE RFP: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR
PRIORITY PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT – F2M25-62, RFP2M25-26
On March 11, 2024, the City Council adopted the Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement
Plan, which establishes a vision for biking and pedestrian infrastructure and facilitates
further planning and funding support for the implementation of the City’s active
transportation goals. On October 6, 2025, the City received a Funding Agreement in the
amount of $14,387,027.50 in Measure R funds for the Pedestrian Improvement Project
(Project). The funding covers all project phases, including design, engineering, and
construction associated with improving the eight priority pedestrian locations identified in
the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement Plan. On October 27, 2025, the City
Council accepted the Measure R grant funds and directed staff to proceed with grant
implementation. In accordance with the Project scope, staff is seeking authorization to
solicit proposals for engineering design services for the City’s pedestrian improvements.
Recommended Action:
City Council authorize the distribution of a Request for
Proposals for professional engineering design services for the City’s Priority Pedestrian
Improvements under the Alhambra Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement Plan, with
proposals due no later than 4:00 p.m. on March 27, 2026; and, direct staff to undertake
the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. |
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NOTICE OF COMPLETION: ALHAMBRA GOLF COURSE BUNKER SAND
REPLACEMENT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – F2M25-34, C2M25-32, M2M25-175
On July 28, 2025, the City Council awarded a contract to D.H.R Construction Inc. for the
Golf Course Bunker Sand Replacement Improvement Project in the amount of
$361,455.00. The project was completed under budget at $355,265.96 with a savings of
$6,189.04. There were no change orders associated with the project. This project has
been inspected by staff and all work has been completed in accordance with the City’s
requirements and specifications. As such, it would be appropriate for the City Council to
accept this project as complete.
Recommended Action:
City Council accept the work of D.H.R. Construction, Inc. for
the Alhambra Golf Course Bunker Sand Replacement Improvement Project as complete
in the amount of $355,265.96; direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the
County of Los Angeles for recordation; instruct the Finance Director to release the 5%
retention 35 days from the date of recordation if no liens are filed; and, direct staff to
undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-175) |
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NOTICE OF COMPLETION: INSTALLATION OF PEDESTRIAN COUNTDOWN
SIGNAL HEAD SYSTEMS PROJECT AT VARIOUS INTERSECTIONS THROUGHOUT
THE CITY (HSIP-5130(022)) – F2M23-73, C2M24-16, M2M25-174
On March 11, 2024, the City Council awarded a contract for the Installation of Pedestrian
Countdown Signal Head Systems at various intersections throughout the City Project
(HSIP-5130(022)) to Bear Electrical Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $170,920.00. This
project has been inspected by staff and all work has been completed in accordance with
the City’s requirements and specifications. As such, it would be appropriate for the City
Council to accept this project as complete and instruct that the Notice of Completion be
filed with the County of Los Angeles Recorder’s Office.
Recommended Action:
City Council accept the work of Bear Electrical Solutions,
Inc. for the Installation of Pedestrian Countdown Signal Head Systems Project at various
intersections throughout the City (HSIP-5130(022)) as complete in the amount of
$170,920.00; direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County of Los
Angeles for recordation; instruct the Finance Director to release the 5% retention 35 days
from the date of recordation if no liens are filed; and, direct staff to undertake the steps
necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-174) |
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AWARD CONTRACT: EARTHWORK AND SITE DEMOLITION SERVICES FOR THE
POPPY PARK PROJECT – F2M24-57, N2M25-98, C2M25-73, M2M25-173
On July 28, 2025, the City Council authorized the issuance of a Notice Inviting Bids for the
construction of Poppy Park project. On October 23, 205, the City Clerk received seven
bids for earthwork and site demolition services for the Poppy Park project ranging from
$64,000 (Precision Environmental) to $165,632 (Elegant Construction Inc.). The bid
received from Precision Works, Inc. DBA Precision Environmental is the lowest
responsible bid.
Recommended Action:
City Council award a contract, subject to final language
approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, between the City of Alhambra and
Precision Works, Inc. DBA Precision Environmental for earthwork and demolition services
for the Poppy Park Project in an amount not to exceed $64,000; and, direct staff to
undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-173) |
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AWARD CONTRACT: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES TO UPDATE THE
WATER MASTER PLAN – F2M25-51, RFP2M25-21, C2M25-72, M2M25-172
On September 22, 2025 the City Council approved the distribution of a Request for
Proposals for Professional Engineering Services to Update the Water Master Plan. There
was one proposal received for the project. Staff conducted a review and evaluation of the
responding proposal and Civiltec Engineering, Inc. was selected based on their
qualifications, relevant project experience, cost, references, technical approach, ability to
meet required timelines and quality of proposal.
Company
Trade
Contract #
Amount
Kar Construction Inc.
Concrete: Structural & Site
C2M25-56
$1,887,000.00
B.F. Steel Inc.
Steel: Structural & Misc.
C2M25-57
$ 602,700.00
Armstrong Cal Builders Inc. Rough Carpentry
C2M25-58
$1,896,000.00
Stolo Cabinets Inc.
Carpentry & Casework
C2M25-59
$ 129,137.00
Commercial Roofing Inc. Roofing/Waterproofing
C2M25-60
$ 988,952.00
Whitehead Construction Inc. Doors, Frames & Hardware
C2M25-61
$ 192,000.00
Sierra Lathing Co. Inc.
Metal Framing, Insulation/Drywall C2M25-63
$1,560,710.00
Preferred Ceilings Inc.
Acoustic Ceiling
C2M25-64
$ 112,520.00
AJ Fistes Corp.
Painting
C2M25-65
$ 189,000.00
Inland Bldg.Const. Co. Inc. General Package
C2M25-66
$2,990,000.00
Pro-Craft Const. Inc.
Fire Sprinklers
C2M25-67
$ 374,000.00
Verne’s Plumbing Inc.
Plumbing & Site Utilities
C2M25-68
$1,755,900.00
Simco Mech., Inc.
HVAC
C2M25-69
$ 629,500.00
GBI Electric, Inc.
Electrical & Low Voltage
C2M25-70
$3,400,000.00
Marina Landscape Inc.
Landscape & Irrigation
C2M25-71
$ 397,200.00
Recommended Action:
City Council award a contract, subject to final language
approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, by and between the City of Alhambra and
Civiltec Engineering, Inc. for professional engineering services to update the Water Master
Plan, in an amount not to exceed $450,000.00; and, direct staff to undertake the steps
necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-172) |
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CONTRACT AMENDMENT: HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING
(HVAC) MAINTENANCE SERVICES – F2M22-44, C2M22-42, M2M25-183
The City awarded a three-year contract to Allison Mechanical, Inc. for Heating, Ventilation,
and Air Conditioning (HVAC) maintenance services for the Police Department, City Hall
and the Library in the amount of $335,196.00. The agreement is for preventative
maintenance only and does not include repairs. On March 11, 2024, the City Council
approved Amendment No. 1 to include quarterly maintenance services at Fire Stations 72,
73, and 74, and the Training Facility for an additional amount of $14,457.00. On June 23,
2025, the City Council approved Amendment No. 2 to extend Allison Mechanical Inc’s
contract for one year, through fiscal year 2025-2026, in an amount not to exceed
$129,289.00. Staff is requesting to add $45,000 to the contract for minor repairs at all City
facilities when issues discovered during preventative visits, or when a work order is
requested due to failures.
Recommended Action:
City Council approve a contract amendment (Amendment
No. 3) with Allison Mechanical, Inc. (C2M22-42) in an amount not to exceed $45,000 for
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) repairs for a contract total of
$174,289.00 for fiscal year 2025-2026, subject to approval by the City Manager and City
Attorney; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action.
(M2M25-183) |
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AUTHORIZE RFP: ALHAMBRA SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
AGREEMENT AUDIT – F2M25-66, RFP2M25-28, M2M25-181
On July 1, 2021, the City entered into a Solid Waste Agreement with waste hauler,
Republic Services. Per Section 8.2.7 of the Solid Waste Agreement, the City has the right
to conduct audits of the hauler at any time to verify compliance with the terms of the
Agreement. At this time, the City would like to exercise Section 8.2.7 of the contract for
the audit of Rate Year 2023-24 to ensure compliance. The cost of the audit is paid for by
Republic Services per the Agreement in an amount not to exceed $70,000. Per the
Agreement, subsequent biannual audits may be executed.
Recommended Action:
City Council approve a Request for Proposals for
professional services to conduct an audit of reports and records for the Rate Year 2023-
24 under the Solid Waste Management Services Agreement with Republic Services;
appropriate $70,000 in expenditures and revenues under the Sanitation Fund (415); and,
direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-181) |
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AWARD CONTRACTS: BUILDING SERVICES FOR THE ALHAMBRA COMMUNITY
CENTER – F2M22-65, N2M25-126, N2M25-127, N2M25-128, N2M25-129, N2M25-130,
N2M25-131, N2M25-133, N2M25-134, N2M25-135, N2M25-136, N2M25-137, N2M25-
138, N2M25-139, N2M25-140, N2M25-141, C2M25-56, C2M25-57, C2M25-58, C2M25-
59, C2M25-60, C2M25-61, C2M25-63, C2M25-64, C2M25-65, C2M25-66, C2M25-67,
C2M25-68, C2M25-69, C2M25-70, C2M25-71, M2M25-182
On January 27, 2025, the City Council authorized the issuance of Notice Inviting Bids for
construction activities for the Alhambra Community Center Project. On Tuesday,
November 4, 2025 and Thursday, November 6, 2025, the City Clerk received seventy-
nine (79) bids for sixteen construction building services for the Alhambra Community
Center. Funding for the Alhambra Community Center has been established in the current
Fiscal Year budget.
Recommended Action:
City Council award contracts, subject to final language
approval by the City Manager and the City Attorney, in the total amount not to exceed
$17,104,619 for the following construction building services for the Alhambra Community
Center:
And, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-182) |
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AWARD CONTRACT: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES TO UPDATE THE
ENGINEERING STANDARDS FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS AND UTILITIES
DEPARTMENT – F2M25-50, RFP2M25-20, C2M25-78, M2M25-180
On September 22, 2025, the City Council approved the distribution of a Request for
Proposals for professional engineering services to update the Engineering Standards for
the Public Works and Utilities Department. The City Standard Engineering Plans provide
uniform design, construction guidelines, and standards for implementing public and private
projects. Staff reviewed a total of two proposals. West & Associates Engineering Inc. was
selected based on their qualifications, experience, reputation, responsiveness, availability,
and cost.
Recommended Action:
City Council award a contract, subject to final language
approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, by and between the City of Alhambra and
West & Associates Engineering Inc. for professional engineering services to update the
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Engineering Standards for the Public Works and Utilities Department in an amount not to
exceed $179,850.00; authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents
related to the contract; and direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the
Council’s action. (M2M25-180) |
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AWARD CONTRACT: PURCHASE OF WATER METERS – F2M25-6B, C2M25-77,
M2M25-179
Every year, the Utilities Department implements a water meter replacement program to
replace broken, old, and inaccurate water meters throughout the City. Water meters are
also required for new development and to complete meter installations for the Advanced
Metering Infrastructure (AMI) System. Replacement of water meters is critical to ensure
meter accuracy for billing. The Sensus Flexnet System is utilized in Alhambra to read the
water meters on a bi-monthly basis. Thirkettle Corporation dba Aqua-Metric Sales
Company is the sole distributor in the State of California of Sensus Meters, which is the
meter supported by the Sensus Flexnet AMI System.
Recommended Action:
City Council award a contract, subject to final language
approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, by and between the City of Alhambra and
Thirkettle Corporation dba Aqua-Metric Sales Company, for the purchase of water meters
and accessories in an amount not to exceed $400,000.00; and, direct staff to undertake
the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-179) |
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AWARD CONTRACT: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND CONSTRUCTION
INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE GREEN STREET DEMONSTRATION PROJECT
ON MAIN STREET – F2M23-56, RFP2M25-17, C2M25-76, M2M25-178
On September 8, 2025, the City Council approved the distribution of a Request for
Proposals for Construction Management and Construction Inspection Services for the
Green Street Demonstration Project on Main Street. Staff received and reviewed a total
of four proposals. Willdan was selected based on their qualifications, experience,
responsiveness, availability, and cost.
Recommended Action:
City Council award a contract, subject to final language
approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, by and between the City of Alhambra and
Willdan for Construction Management and Construction Inspection Services for the Green
Street Demonstration Project on Main Street in an amount not to exceed $901,564; and,
direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M25-178) |
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AWARD CONTRACT: SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE FOR TREATMENT OF DRINKING
WATER – F2M25-59, RFP2M25-23, C2M25-75, M2M25-177
On October 27, 2025, the City Council approved the distribution of a Request for Proposals
for Sodium Hypochlorite for the Treatment of Drinking Water. There was one proposal
received for the project. Staff conducted a review and evaluation of the responding
proposal and HASA, Inc., was selected based on their qualifications, standards of quality,
capability to deliver product throughout the contract term, third party hauling company’s
reputation, flexibility, references and unit cost of the product.
Recommended Action:
City Council award a contract, subject to final language
approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, by and between the City of Alhambra and
HASA, Inc., for Sodium Hypochlorite for the Treatment of Drinking Water in an amount not
to exceed $160,000.00 for one year, with two additional one-year renewal options, for a
total amount not to exceed $480,000.00 over a three-year period; for Fiscal Year 2025-
2026, direct the Finance Director to appropriate funds in the amount of $16,302.02 from
the Water Fund Balance and allocate to account number 401.80.8888.64931 authorize
the City Manager to execute the extensions if the services are satisfactory; and, direct
staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council's action. (M2M25-177) |
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QUARTERLY CONTRACTS REPORT AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 2025 – F2M25-40
On August 26, 2024, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. O2M24-4837, implementing
the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (CUPCCAA), as outlined
in California Public Contract Code Sections 22000–22045. On April 28, 2025, the City
Council adopted Ordinance No. O2M25-4845, updating contract thresholds in accordance
with recent CUPCCAA amendments. During this meeting, the Council also requested a
report identifying all contracts awarded between $50,000 and $75,000, which previously
required Council approval before CUPCCAA implementation. During the reporting period
of September 1, 2025 through November 30, 2025, a total of 12 contracts were awarded
ranging from $50,000 to $75,000, exceeding the previous $50,000 threshold.
Recommended Action:
City Council receive and file the quarterly contracts report
for the period of September 1, 2025 through November 30, 2025. |
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AWARD CONTRACT: STORY PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – F2M22-37, N2M25-
111, C2M25-74, M2M25-176
On August 25, 2025, the City Council approved the distribution of a Notice Inviting Bids
for the Story Park Improvement Project. On October 16, 2025, the City Clerk received six
bids for the Project ranging from $776,930 (Ankor Associates, Inc.) to $1,441,040 (H2M
Construction, Inc.). The bid received from Ankor Associates, Inc. is the lowest responsive
bid and upon staff review, it was found to be in full compliance and conformance with the
project specifications.
Recommended Action:
City Council award a contract, subject to final language
approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to Ankor Associates, Inc. for the Story
Park Improvement Project in an amount not to exceed $776,930.00; and, direct staff to
undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-176) |
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