FROM:
Engineering
SUBJECT:
Title
Final Acceptance of the ARPA Fiber to City Facilities Project (Bid No. DE-24-181-SB)
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Accept as complete the work performed by GA Technical Services, Inc for the ARPA Fiber to City Facilities Project (#37600059).
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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.
DISCUSSION:
On June 24, 2024, the City Council authorized the award of a construction contract to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, GA Technical Services, Inc, in the amount of $1,443,140.00 with a 10% contingency in the amount of $144,314.00 for the ARPA Fiber to City Facilities Project (#37600059). The improvements consisted of installing new conduit and fiber throughout the City to connect multiple City facilities to our Central Police Station, Traffic Management Center (TMC), and Information Technology programs and systems. These facilities included Mary Vagle Center, South Fontana Park, Martin Tudor Jurupa Hills Regional Park, Cypress Neighborhood Center/Central City Park, Heritage Neighborhood Center, Don Day Neighborhood Center, and Fire Station 74.
On February 25, 2025, the City Council authorized an increase in contingency in the amount of $500,000.00 for additional installation of conduit, fiber optic cable, and other appurtenant equipment throughout the City to close gaps in the network and expand the existing infrastructure to enhance the City’s Traffic Management Communication System and further the City’s goal to complete the Traffic Signal Communications Network Master Plan.
GA Technical Services, Inc completed the construction of the project on September 24, 2026. The project was successfully completed for the final contract amount of $2,041,991.16, an increase of 41.5% from the original contract amount of $1,443,140.00 and 2.18% under the total project construction budget authorized. All work has been completed to the satisfaction of the City.
FISCAL IMPACT:
As part of the action to accept the construction of the ARPA Fiber to City Facilities Project (#37600059) as complete, the City will take over the operation and maintenance of this infrastructure. Appropriate funding for the maintenance work is included in the FY 2026-2027 budget under the Innovation and Technology Department, Infrastructure Division and the Public Works & Engineering Department, Traffic Division.
MOTION:
Approve staff recommendation.