TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Brian Crawford, Municipal Services Director
PREPARED BY: Garrett Strang, Capital Projects Program Manager
SUBJECT:
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Award Construction Contract for the Fire Station 2 Restrooms and Showers Remodel, Phase 2, CIP No. 21038, MSD Project No. 26-006
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ABSTRACT
The purpose of this item is to award a construction contract for the Fire Station 2 Restrooms and Shower Remodel Project to the lowest responsible bidder, find the project to be exempt from CEQA, and amend the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) budget to appropriate additional funding necessary to fully fund the project.
RECOMMENDATION
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Amend the Capital Improvement Plan Budget for Fiscal Year 2026/27 and appropriate $215,000, from the General Fund Capital Unassigned Fund Balance into CIP No. 21038;
Find the Fire Station 2 Restrooms and Showers Remodel, Phase 2, CIP No. 21038, MSD Project No. 26-006, to be exempt from CEQA and award the construction contract to Camp Constructors, Inc., in the amount of $166,700;
Authorize a 15% construction contingency of $25,005;
Authorize the Director of Municipal Services or designee to approve contract change orders not to exceed 15% of the contract amount; and
Authorize the Mayor to execute the construction contract.
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PRIOR ACTION/VOTE
On April 21, 2026, the City Council accepted the improvements for the Fire Station 2 Phase 1 Emergency Showers and Restroom Renovation Project, CIP No. 21038, as complete and authorized the City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion for a total cost of $160,000 (Vote: 5-0).
On July 7, 2026, the City Council approved Resolution No. 26-4962, approving the Capital Improvement Plan Budget for Fiscal Year 2026/27, and the Fiscal Year 2026/27 to 2030/31 Capital Improvement Plan, which included the Fire Station 2 Restrooms and Showers Remodel, Phase 2, CIP No. 21038 (Vote: 4-0-1).
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
This item aligns with the City Council goal to plan, program and create infrastructure development. This project is also a Tier 1 City Council priority. The Fire Station 2 improvements, CIP No. 21038, is included in the Fiscal Years 2024/2025 - 2028/2029 Capital Improvement Plan adopted by the City Council.
DISCUSSION
The restrooms and showers at Murrieta Fire & Rescue Station 2 are due for renovation to address aging infrastructure and deferred maintenance that have impacted facilities currently used by station personnel. The proposed project will renovate and modernize two (2) of the restroom and shower facilities by improving ADA accessibility, reconfiguring one of the spaces into a single-user facility to accommodate future female firefighters, and to provide interim upgrades in advance of a comprehensive future remodel of the entire Fire Station.
Construction on phase 1 of the proposed project consisted of remodeling two (2) different showers and restrooms at the Fire Station under emergency conditions which was completed in February 2026. Construction on the current phase (Phase 2) aims to remodel the remaining 2 showers and restrooms in the Fire Station, bringing all showers and restrooms up to current codes and standards.
Normal operations of the Fire Station will remain unchanged, and emergency response capabilities will not be impacted.
Project Bidding and Determination
The City advertised the project on June 23, 2026, and received a total of fourteen (14) construction bids on July 21, 2026. The basis of the bid for determining the low bidder was defined in the specifications as the sum of the total Base Bid. The bid results are as follows:
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Bidder |
Total Base Bid |
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1. |
Camp Constructors Inc |
$166,700.00 |
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2. |
Pro Team Plumbing |
$175,000.00 |
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3. |
Sadra Construction |
$196,563.00 |
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4. |
Gulati Construction Company, Inc. |
$213,225.00 |
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5. |
Aza Construction |
$213,800.00 |
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6. |
Wakeco Inc. |
$222,500.00 |
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7. |
Darts Restoration, SERVPRO of Palm Desert |
$224,685.06 |
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8. |
Reed Family Enterprises Inc. |
$229,438.00 |
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9. |
Bridgerock Construction Inc. |
$233,740.00 |
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10 |
Blackstone Builders Inc. |
$277,825.00 |
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11 |
RS Construction & Development |
$309,837.31 |
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12. |
Malek Engineering and Construction |
$339,834.46 |
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13. |
Co Brothers LLC |
$361,562.50 |
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14. |
Urban Worx Construction, Inc. |
$457,611.00 |
Municipal Services staff has reviewed the bids and determined that the item prices are consistent with today’s construction market. Staff recommends that the construction contract be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder Camp Constructors, Inc., in the amount of $166,700, for the total Base Bid, plus a 15% construction contingency of $25,005, for a total of $191,705.
PUBLIC NOTICING
The agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of the meeting at which the City Council considers the item).
CEQA AND REGULATORY OVERVIEW
Staff recommends exemption of this project from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15302 (Class 2 Categorical Exemption) of the CEQA Guidelines because this project involves “replacement or reconstruction” of existing infrastructure or facilities and is on the same site serving the same purpose and capacity as the facility being replaced without expanded use.
FISCAL IMPACT
The construction contract amount to be awarded is $166,700, plus an additional 15% contingency amount of $25,005, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $191,705. The total estimated project costs for the current phase (phase 2), including associated soft costs such as design, inspection, permits, and other administrative costs for the Fire Station 2 Restrooms and Showers Remodel Project, Phase 2, are $253,705. Funding will be available in CIP No. 21038 upon approval of the requested amendments to the Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan Budget for the fiscal year 2026/27.
As part of the prior-year Capital Improvement Plan budget development, City Council approved $275,000 in funding for CIP No. 21038. Based on total project cost estimates, staff recommends an additional appropriation of $215,000 from the General Fund Capital Unassigned Fund Balance into CIP No. 21038, bringing the total project budget to $490,000 to fully fund the Fire Station 2 Restrooms and Showers Remodel, Phases 1 and 2, including contingency. CIP No. 21038 is funded by General Fund Capital (Fund 112).
ATTACHMENTS
ATT 1 - Contract between the City of Murrieta and Camp Constructors Inc
ATT 2 - Proposal Bid Package from Camp Constructors Inc
ATT 3 - Bid Results Summary
ATT 4 - Vicinity Map