TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Bob Moehling, Public Works Director
PREPARED BY: Josh Frohman, Associate Civil Engineer
SUBJECT:
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Engineering Design Services for the Line F Channel Project, CIP No. 13059
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RECOMMENDATION
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Approve the Agreement for engineering design services for Storm Drain Channel Line F, Capital Improvement Plan No. 13059, with JLC Engineering & Consulting, Inc. in the amount of $503,000;
Authorize a ten percent (10%) engineering design contingency of $50,300; and
Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement with JLC Engineering & Consulting, Inc. and amendments to the contract not to exceed ten percent (10%).
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PRIOR ACTION/VOTE
On June 4, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 24-4745, approving the Capital Improvement Plan budget for Fiscal Year 2024/25, and the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 to 2028/29, Capital Improvement Plan, which included the Line F Channel project, CIP No. 13059 (Vote: 5-0).
CITY COUNCIL GOAL
Plan, program and create infrastructure development.
DISCUSSION
The Line F Channel project, Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) 13059 plans to construct a 2,500 linear foot portion of the Riverside County Flood Control District (RCFCD) Murrieta Creek Area Master Drainage Plan (MDP) Line F, which begins upstream near I-215, just north of California Oaks Road, and runs westerly and discharges into Murrieta Creek. Portions of Line F, upstream of Washington Avenue, are currently constructed with a concrete-lined trapezoidal channel. Line F from Washington Avenue to Murrieta Creek is currently unimproved and consists of a natural vegetative, earthen channel. The channel in this area experiences flooding during large storm events, resulting in flooding of Kalmia Street. Concrete barriers are erected along the south side of Kalmia Street in this area to provide flood protection for the nearby homes. Many of the homes in that area are within the 100-year flood plain. This project will provide necessary drainage improvements to convey the 100-year storm event to Murrieta Creek, thereby reducing flooding potential.
The project is planned for three phases. Phase 1 includes Preliminary Engineering, alternative design and alignments exhibits, preparation of environmental documents for permitting, preparation of project concept plans and preliminary construction documents, coordination with RCFCD, hydrology and hydraulics analysis, coordination with utility purveyors, and identification of all needed right-of-way and easements. The Agreement contemplated herein will cover Phase 1 only. Phase 2 will include final design and environmental permitting upon the completion of Phase 1. A future Agreement amendment will be necessary once the full scope of Phase 2 is known. Phase 3 will be the construction of the facility.
On February 6, 2025, the City advertised a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the environmental and engineering design services for Phase I via PlanetBids. The City received seven Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) and sealed proposals on March 11, 2025. The Engineering Division formed a three-person review panel to review and score the SOQs. JLC was selected as the most qualified firm and is a full-service, multi-disciplinary consulting corporation that specializes in hydrology and hydraulics, as well as storm drain design and channel plan preparation. JLC is well-experienced working on regional drainage projects with RCFCD.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funding in the amount of $503,000, plus a ten percent (10%) contingency of $50,300, is available in CIP No. 13059.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Agreement with JLC Engineering & Consulting, Inc.
2. Vicinity Map