FROM:
Engineering
SUBJECT:
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Award a Professional Services Agreement for Design Services with TKE Engineering, Inc. for the Sierra Avenue Storm Drain Extension
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with TKE Engineering, Inc. for Design Services for the Sierra Avenue Storm Drain Extension in the amount of $154,030.00.
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to enter into future individual Professional Services Agreement Amendments with TKE Engineering, Inc. not exceeding $30,000.00.
3. Authorize the City Manager to enter into any and all utility agreements for the Sierra Avenue Storm Drain Extension.
4. Approve the Non-Competitive Proposal Purchase under the Purchasing Policies 3.1.5 for Single Source/Sole Source method.
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COUNCIL GOALS:
• To invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by maintaining and improving the city's existing infrastructure.
• To invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by providing for the development of new infrastructure.
• To invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by utilizing Measure-I Funds wisely.
DISCUSSION:
A new storm drain system will be designed and installed along Sierra Avenue, from Malaga Street to Foothill Boulevard. Improvements include new reinforced concrete pipe and catch basins to capture storm water flow along Sierra Avenue. The improvements will connect to the storm drain facilities being installed along Foothill Boulevard, from Cypress Avenue to Sierra Avenue, as part of the Cypress Avenue Storm Drain Project. These improvements are part of a comprehensive Master Storm Drain system to provide flood protection to the area.
On December 15, 2025, the City requested a proposal for design services for the project from TKE Engineering, Inc. TKE Engineering, Inc. has extensive knowledge and understanding of the project area due to their involvement and project management of the Sierra Avenue Widening Project. Their familiarity with the Sierra Avenue Widening Project and access to project records allows them to incorporate all recent improvements and utility modifications into the storm drain project to the greatest extent possible at a minimized overall cost. TKE Engineering, Inc.’s institutional knowledge of the project area also allows for an expeditious design package delivery, as much of the records research and survey for the project area has already been completed as part of the Sierra Avenue Widening Project.
Based on the evaluation of the proposal, staff recommends approval of the Professional Services Agreement with TKE Engineering, Inc. due to their experience and familiarity with the project area and scope, available project staffing, schedule, and detailed approach to the design of the project.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The fiscal impact associated with the approval of this item will be $154,030.00 for the full term of the Professional Services Agreement. Funding will be requested on the FY 25/26 Third Quarter. Funds will be appropriated to 37603361-245-A-8113 and 37603361-630-A-8113.
MOTION:
Approve staff recommendation.