RFB No. 2025-0445-B for Water Rehabilitation - Los Rios Addition and Ranch Estates, Project No. ENG-CMB-00005, for the Engineering Department to KIK Underground, LLC in the amount of $3,892,580; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. Approved

The Engineering Department opened bids on August 12, 2025 for Water Rehabilitation - Los Rios Addition and Ranch Estates, Project No. ENG-CMB-00005. The project scope entails the removal and replacement of approximately 12,150 linear feet of existing 6-inch and 8-inch waterlines, along with associated pavement reconstruction and the installation of barrier-free ramps. This work will take place within the Los Rios Addition and Ranch Estates neighborhood. Los Rios Addition is bounded by Los Robles Drive to the north, Country Club Drive to the south, San Miguel Drive to the east, and Los Rios Boulevard to the west. The Ranch Estates neighborhood is bordered by Ridgetop Lane to the north, Merriman Drive to the south, Los Rios Boulevard to the east, and San Gabriel Drive to the west.

The bid award includes a bid alternate for pipe material used for trenchless pipe installation due to existing drainage conditions. While both base and alternate bids are acceptable for trenchless pipe installation, the alternate bid is preferred due to its proven reliability, lower costs, and ease of maintenance. After evaluation, the Engineering Department recommends awarding the bid alternate.

The lowest responsive and responsible bid was submitted by KIK Underground, LLC in the amount of $3,892,580. A total of 2,549 vendors were notified of this project. Ten (10) complete bids were received for the project as shown in the attached bid recap.

If this project is not awarded, it will result in the continued deterioration of the existing waterlines in the Los Rios Addition and Ranch Estates neighborhoods, resulting in increased maintenance costs for the City and a negative impact on the quality of life for residents in the area.

Funding for this item is budgeted in the 2025-26 Street Improvements CIP and Water CIP and is planned for future years in both funds as well.  Construction services for Water Rehabilitation - Los Rios Addition and Ranch Estates, Project No. ENG-CMB-00005, in the total amount of $3,892,580 will leave a combined balance of $236,475 for future expenditures.

Approval of this item will support the City's Strategic Plan Critical Success Factor of being an Excellent, Innovative, and Accountable City Government.