TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Brian Ambrose, Community Services Director
PREPARED BY: Gretchen Sedlacek, Assistant Management Analyst
SUBJECT:
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Award Contract to American Security Group for Murrieta Children's Library Expansion Project Technology Work
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RECOMMENDATION
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Approve a Public Works Contract for the Murrieta Children's Library Expansion Project between the City of Murrieta and Amergroup, Inc. dba American Security Group, in an amount not to exceed $295,959.55, plus 5% contingency;
Approve the exception to bidding requirement in accordance with Municipal Code Section 3.08.280(i); and
Authorize the City Manager and/or designee to execute all necessary documents to facilitate the purchase and installation of the technology work.
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PRIOR ACTION/VOTE
On December 17, 2019, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 19-4185, awarding a contract for the Closed-Circuit Television, Video Management System, and Access Control System Project at various City facilities (Vote: 5-0).
On June 3, 2025, the City Council awarded the contract for the Technology Retrofit at the Alderwood Clubhouse, approved the exception to bidding requirement in accordance with Municipal Code Section 3.08.280(i), and authorized the City Manager to execute all agreements (Vote: 5-0).
CITY COUNCIL GOAL
Coordinate and deliver responsive, effective community services.
DISCUSSION
The City of Murrieta (City) contracted with RC Construction Services, Inc., to construct the Murrieta Children's Library Expansion Project, and construction began in the first week of October 2025. The 4,500-square-foot expansion will include a multipurpose storytime room, a spacious area for book stacks, restrooms, staff offices, and storage. The plans also call for remodeling the existing children's library space to transform it into an engaging section for tweens. Lastly, the Carol Carson Garden of Verses outdoor space, located on the nort...
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