TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager
FROM: Christopher Cash, Public Works Director
1. SUBJECT
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Award of Contracts to All City Engineering, Inc., Big Ben Engineering, Inc., and Valverde Construction, Inc. for on-call emergency pipeline repairs
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2. SUMMARY
On-call contracts provide the City with immediate access to specialized expertise while offering operational flexibility to engage services only as required. These contracts authorize each contractor to perform emergency pipeline repairs on an as-needed basis in response to the City’s infrastructure needs.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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Approve contracts with All City Engineering, Inc., Big Ben Engineering, Inc., and Valverde Construction, Inc. for on-call emergency pipeline repairs, with not-to-exceed amount of $250,000 each; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact at this time. Services will be utilized on a case-by-case basis and costs will be charged to the appropriate adopted Fiscal Year 2026-27 operating budgets.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 5: Improve Infrastructure, Mobility, and Technology.
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
Emergency pipeline on-call contracts provide vital operational support to the Public Works Department Water Division. During major water main breaks, particularly when internal staffing or specialized equipment is limited, these agreements ensure critical infrastructure repairs proceed without delay. Key benefits of executing agreements with multiple qualified contractors include:
Guaranteed Availability: Secures immediate access to qualified crews and heavy equipment during simultaneous or large-scale emergencies.
Cost Efficiency: Establishes competitive, pre-negotiated hourly rate schedules to prevent surge pricing during emergency events.
Service Continuity: Minimizes service disruptions and protects public health and s...
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