TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Bernard Molloy, Fire Chief
PREPARED BY: Dave Perez, Fire Division Chief
SUBJECT:
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Fire Station 3 Emergency Generator Replacement Construction Contract Amendment
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RECOMMENDATION
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Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute a First Amendment to the construction contract with Capital Construction, Inc., increasing the contract amount by $11,058.73;
Authorize an additional fifteen percent (15%) construction contingency of $18,476.06 for a total contract sum of $141,649.79;
Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to approve Contract Change Orders not to exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the contract amount; and
Extend the contract term for eight (8) months.
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PRIOR ACTION/VOTE
On June 17, 2025, City Council approved a contract with Capital Construction, Inc. for replacement of the emergency generator at Fire Station 3 in the amount of $112,115 (Vote 5-0);
On June 3, 2025, City Council approved Resolution No. 25-4836, approving the Capital Improvement Plan Budget for Fiscal Year 2025/26, and the Fiscal Years 2025/26 to 2029/30 Capital Improvement Plan (Vote 5-0).
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
Plan, program and create infrastructure development.
DISCUSSION
The construction contract to replace the emergency generator at Murrieta Fire Station 3 was originally awarded to Capital Construction on June 17, 2025, to ensure compliance with Assembly Bill 944 and current regulatory standards, including California Air Resources Board (CARB) requirements. The contract recognized that Air Quality Management District (AQMD) fees and permit costs would be addressed once that amount was known. Additionally, during construction, unforeseen costs arose for removal of the existing generator foundation. The cost for these items totals $11,058.73. In addition to approving funding for these costs, staff also recommends adding a 15% construction contingency on top of the new contract amount to allow staff to administratively address any further unforeseen conditions and help ensure the project is completed on time and within budget.
The contract amendment also includes an eight (8) month extension to the contract term due to the generator fabrication timeline and installation period.
Replacing the emergency generator is critical to maintaining Fire Station 3’s operational readiness, supporting essential systems such as communications, emergency alerts, and security features. This contract amendment will ensure the station remains fully operational and the City’s primary response area continues to be effectively served.
FISCAL IMPACT
The construction contract with Capital Construction, Inc. will increase by $11,058.73 to $123,173.73, with an allowance for an additional 15% contingency of $18,476.06 for a total project amount of $141,649.79.
Funding for the additional $29,534.79 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Operating Budget in General Ledger Account 1113520-71030 to be allocated for this Project.
ATTACHMENTS
ATT 1 - Capital Construction Contract
ATT 2 - Capital Construction First Amendment