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AWARD CONTRACT:
PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR
PREPARATION OF THE CITY’S OFFICIAL REPORTS FOR THE U.S. DEPARTMENT
OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) – F2M25-43, RFP2M25-11,
C2M25-50, M2M25-160
On July 28, 2025, the City Council authorized staff to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP)
for the preparation of Annual Action Plans, Consolidated Annual Performance and
Evaluation Reports (CAPERs), and professional staff assistance. These are
administrative requirements for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME
Investment Partnerships funds administered by the Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD). Staff contacted six consulting firms specializing in CDBG and HOME
administrative support services and received four proposals. After reviewing the
submissions conducting interviews with all the candidates, staff recommends awarding a
contract to Veronica Tam and Associates. The City currently contracts with Veronica Tam
and Associates, a firm with an extensive history working with Alhambra and a strong
understanding of the City’s housing and development priorities.
Recommended Action:
City Council award a three-year contract, subject to final
language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, by and between the City of
Alhambra and Veronica Tam & Associates, for professional services in an amount not to
exceed $80,100 for the preparation of the City of Alhambra’s Annual Action Plan(s),
Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report(s) (CAPER), and professional
staff assistance; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s
action. (M2M25-160) |
October 27, 2025
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ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES METROPOLITAN
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY UNDER MEASURE R FOR PEDESTRIAN
IMPROVEMENTS – F2M25-18, M2M25-167
On March 11, 2024, the City Council adopted the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian
Improvement Plan (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 May 14, 2024, the City formally submitted a
letter/request to Metro highlighting the City’s interests to reallocate funds toward the
implementation of the City’s pedestrian improvements. On July 25, 2024, the LA Metro
Board formally took action and approved the reprogramming of Alhambra’s funds. By
October 2024, LA Metro notified the City that the “actual” balance to be reprogrammed
was slightly less than the $14.4 million anticipated; the revised value was $14,387,027.50,
after adjusting for minor expenses related to the Fremont Avenue Traffic Improvements
Project in the amount of $12,972.50. Recently, on October 6, 2025, the City received the
Funding Agreement in the amount of $14,387,027.50 for the City’s Pedestrian
Improvement Project. The Measure R funds will provide for Project Initiation Document,
Project Development, Project Approval/Environmental Document, Plans, Specifications,
and Estimates, and Construction for the City’s priority pedestrian improvements.
Recommended Action:
City Council accept grant funds in the amount of
$14,387,027.50 from the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) under
the Alhambra Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement Project, LACMTA Project ID
#MR1.9.4.01 and FTIP #LAMIPMR141; appropriate $10,950,027.50 in revenues and
expenditures under Measure R for the 2024-25, 2025-26, and 2026-27 Fiscal Years, as
allocated under the grant; authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents related to grant implementation; and, direct staff to undertake the steps
necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M25-167) |
October 27, 2025
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AUTHORIZE RFP: SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE FOR TREATMENT OF DRINKING
WATER – F2M25-59, RFP2M25-23
The City provides water services to approximately 18,965 customer service connections
within its 7.6-square-mile service area. The City’s water infrastructure includes
approximately 145 miles of distribution main and 30 miles of transmission pipeline, nine
active wells, six booster pumping stations, fourteen water storage reservoirs, and one
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) service connection. The City’s
existing source of water supply consists of groundwater produced from the Main San
Gabriel Basin and treated water purchased from MWD. In order to comply with Federal
and State regulations Sodium Hypochlorite (NaOCl) solution is applied to local
groundwater as part of the treatment process to kill harmful pathogens.
Recommended Action:
City Council approve the distribution of a Request for
Proposals (RFP) for Sodium Hypochlorite for Treatment of Drinking Water, with proposals
due no later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 18, 2025; and, direct staff to undertake
the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. |
October 27, 2025
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AWARD CONTRACT: ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR PHASE 2 TRAFFIC
SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION PROJECT – ADAPTIVE/TRAFFIC RESPONSIVE
CONTROL SYSTEMS PROJECT – F2M23-47, RFP2M25-19, C2M25-52, M2M25-166
On September 8, 2025, the City Council approved distributing a Request for Proposals for
the professional engineering design services for Phase 2 of the Traffic Signal
Synchronization Project (Adaptive/ Traffic Responsive Control Systems). Staff received
proposals from four (4) companies. Staff reviewed and evaluated the responding
proposals and found the proposal submitted by Advantec Consulting Engineers, Inc.
conforms to the RFP and received the highest rating. Proposals were evaluated based on
team qualifications, technical approach, project understanding and experience,
references, and overall completeness and quality.
Recommended Action:
City Council award contract, subject to final language
approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to Advantec Consulting Engineers, Inc.
for professional engineering design services for Phase 2 of the Traffic Signal
Synchronization Project (Adaptive/ Traffic Responsive Control Systems), in an amount not
to exceed $1,701,013.00; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize
Council’s action. (M2M25-166) |
October 27, 2025
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AWARD CONTRACT: WATER WELL MAINTENANCE SERVICES AND PUMP AND
MOTOR REPAIRS – F2M25-47, RFP2M25-15, C2M25-51, M2M25-165
On August 25, 2025, the City Council approved the distribution of a Request for Proposals
for Water Well Maintenance Services and Pump and Motor Repairs for the Utilities Water
Division. There were eight proposals received for the project. Staff conducted a review
and evaluation of the responding proposals and found the General Pump’s proposal the
best suited for the City’s Wells, Pumps and Motors needs.
Recommended Action:
City Council approve a contract, subject to final language
approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, by and between the City of Alhambra and
General Pump for the Water Well Maintenance Services and Pump and Motor Repairs for
the Water Division in the amount not to exceed $400,000.00 for one year, with two
additional one-year renewal options, for a total amount not to exceed $1,200,000.00 over
a three-year period, 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. (M2M25-165) |
October 27, 2025
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