Board of Public Utilities
Regular MeetingRiverside, CA · November 27, 2017
Agenda
City of Riverside Public Utilities
Administrative Office
3750 University Ave. 3 Fl.
Board of Public Utilities Riverside, CA 92501
951-826-2135
Agenda
Meeting Date: Monday, November 27, 2017 6:30 PM Art Pick Council Chamber
Publication Date: Wednesday, November 15, 2017 3900 Main Street
Riverside, CA 92522
MISSION STATEMENT
The City of Riverside Public Utilities Department is committed to the highest quality water
and electric services at the lowest possible rates to benefit the community
The City of Riverside wishes to make all of its public meetings accessible to the public.
Upon request, this agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to
persons with disabilities, as required by 42 U.S.C. §12132 of the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990. Any person who requires a modification or accommodation in
order to participate in a meeting, should direct such request to the City's ADA
Coordinator at (951) 826-5427 or TDD at (951) 826-5439 at least 72 hours before the
meeting, if possible.
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and submit a speaker card to the Secretary. Speaker cards can be found next to the
Secretary. Speaker cards will be accepted until conclusion of public comment on the
agenda item. In accordance with the Public Records Act, any information you provide on
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Board of Public Utilities is in session.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
The following information and recommendations pertaining to Riverside Public Utilities
are submitted for your information and action:
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PRESENTATIONS
1 EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION AWARD OF GREGG TOBLER, SR. RATES ANALYST
That the Board of Public Utilities recognize Gregg Tobler, for his hard work and
dedication to Riverside Public Utilities and the City of Riverside.
(presentation by Girish Balachandran – 5 min)
Attachments: Report
CITIZENS PARTICIPATION
2 Public Comment Period - This is the portion of the meeting specifically set aside to
invite your comments regarding Consent Calendar items and any matters within the
jurisdiction of the Riverside Public Utilities Board - Individual audience participation
is limited to 3 minutes and you will be asked to state your name and city of
residence. Please complete and submit a speaker card to the Board Secretary.
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the CONSENT CALENDAR are considered routine by the Board
of Public Utilities and may be enacted by one motion in the form listed below. There will
be no separate discussion of these items unless, before the Board of Public Utilities
votes on the motion to adopt, Members of the Board of Public Utilities or the Public
Utilities General Manager, or his designee, request specific items be removed from the
Consent Calendar for separate action. Removed consent items will be discussed
immediately after adoption of the balance of the Consent Calendar.
Minutes
3 Approval of the minutes from the Board of Public Utilities regular meeting held on
November 13, 2017.
Attachments: Draft minutes of 11-13-2017 meeting
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Electric Items
4 AWARD BID NO. RPU-7507 FOR THE RIVERSIDE ENERGY RELIABILITY
CENTER (RERC) TRANSFORMERS RECONDITIONING PROJECT TO
REINHAUSEN MANUFACTURING OF HUMBOLDT, TENNESSEE, IN THE AMOUNT
OF $93,556 – APPROVE WORK ORDER NO. 1801557 FOR $157,000
That the Board of Public Utilities:
1. Award Bid No.RPU-7507 for the reconditioning of transformers GSU-1 and
GSU-2 at RERC Generating Plant, to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder
Reinhausen Manufacturing of Humboldt, Tennessee, in the amount of $93,556; and
2. Approve Work Order No. 1801557 in the amount of $157,000.
Attachments: Report
Bid Award Recommendation
Services Agreement
Other Items
5 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO.1723 – PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TAS ENERGY INC. OF HOUSTON, TEXAS FOR
THE RETROFIT AND UPGRADE OF THE AIR INLET CHILLER CONTROLS
SYSTEM AT RIVERSIDE ENERGY RESOURCE CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF
$96,285 – APPROVE WORK ORDER NO. 1812272 FOR $111,000
That the Board of Public Utilities:
1. Approve the Professional Consultant Services Agreement, in the amount of
$96,285, with TAS Energy Inc. of Houston, Texas, for the retrofit and upgrade of the
air inlet chiller controls system at the Riverside Energy Resource Center; and
2. Approve Work Order No. 1812272 in the amount of $111,000.
Attachments: Report
Professional Consultant Services Agreement
RFP Award Recommendation
Presentation
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DISCUSSION CALENDAR
This portion of the Board of Public Utilities Agenda is for all matters where staff and
public participation is anticipated. Individual audience participation is limited to 3
minutes.
6 AWARD BID DD2108 FOR 15KV UNDERGROUND CABLE TO WESCO
DISTRIBUTION, INC. OF CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA FOR A TERM OF THREE
YEARS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,359,000
That the Board of Public Utilities award an annual purchase order to Wesco
Distribution, Inc. of Cerritos, California, the lowest responsive and responsible
proposer for a term of three years in the amount of $1,359,000 for the 15kV
Underground Cable, Bid No. DD2108.
(presentation by George Hanson – 5 min)
Attachments: Report
Bid Award Recommendation
Presentation
7 CONSTRUCTION OF THE JACKSON STREET RECYCLED WATER PIPELINE
PROJECT (PHASE I) – BID NO. RPU-7465 – APPROVE THE INCREASED
EXPENDITURE OF $430,000 FOR WORK ORDER NO. 1521905 FOR A REVISED
WORK ORDER TOTAL OF $9,039,000
That the Board of Public Utilities:
1. Approve the increased expenditure of $430,000 for Work Order No. 1521905
for a revised total of $9,039,000, which includes all design, construction, paving and
construction contingency costs for the Jackson Street 24-Inch Recycled Water
Pipeline Project (Phase I); and
2. Authorize staff to issue changes orders in an amount not to exceed $430,000
to the construction contract with Trautwein Construction, Inc., for the Jackson
Street Recycled Water Pipeline Project (Phase I) – Bid No. RPU-7465.
(presentation by Todd Jorgenson – 5 min)
Attachments: Report
Presentation
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8 BID NO. RPU-7513 CONSTRUCTION OF THE FY17/18 GROUNDWATER WELL
REHABILITATION PROJECT: REJECTION AS NON-RESPONSIVE OF THE BID
SUBMITTED BY GENERAL PUMP COMPANY, INC. OF SAN DIMAS,
CALIFORNIA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,162,024; AWARD OF THE BID TO BEST
DRILLING AND PUMP, INC. OF COLTON, CALIFORNIA, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$1,333,777; APPROVE WORK ORDER NO. 1727342 FOR THE GAGE 51-1 WELL
IN THE AMOUNT OF $337,000, WORK ORDER NO. 1806139 FOR THE GAGE 92-1
WELL IN THE AMOUNT OF $413,000, WORK ORDER NO. 1806140 FOR THE
GAGE 66-1 WELL IN THE AMOUNT OF $381,000, WORK ORDER NO. 1806141
FOR THE WARREN 1 WELL IN THE AMOUNT OF $346,000 AND WORK ORDER
NO. 1806142 FOR THE GARNER C WELL IN THE AMOUNT OF $361,000 FOR A
TOTAL PROJECT COST OF $1,838,000
That the Board of Public Utilities:
1. Reject as non-responsive the bid submitted by General Pump Company, Inc.
of San Dimas, California in the amount of $1,162,024;
2. Award Bid No. RPU-7513 to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder,
Best Drilling and Pump, Inc. of Colton, California, in the amount of $1,333,777;
3. Approve the capital expenditure for a total project cost of $1,838,000 which
includes all design, construction, contract administration, inspection and
construction contingency costs for the FY17/18 Groundwater Well Rehabilitation
Project for each of the following locations and amounts:
a. Work Order No. 1727342 for the Gage 51-1 Well in the amount of
$337,000
b. Work Order No. 1806139 for the Gage 92-1 Well in the amount of
$413,000
c. Work Order No. 1806140 for the Gage 66-1 Well in the amount of
$381,000
d. Work Order No. 1806141 for the Warren 1 Well in the amount of
$346,000
e. Work Order No. 1806142 for the Garner C Well in the amount of
$361,000; and
4. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to increase or decrease the
above-noted work order amounts, in collective amounts not to exceed the total
project cost of $1,838,000.
(presentation by Todd Jorgenson – 10 min)
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Attachments: Report
Bid Award Recommendation
Presentation
BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
9 SYSTEMATIC REPORTING ON MEETINGS/CONFERENCES/SEMINARS BY
BOARD MEMBERS AND/OR STAFF
10 ITEMS FOR FUTURE BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
CONSIDERATION AS REQUESTED BY A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF
PUBLIC UTILITIES
GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
11 SCPPA Resolution Billings – September 2017
Attachments: Report
12 Open Work Orders over $200,000 and Closed Work Orders – Summary Report for
October 2017
Attachments: Report
13 City Council / Committee Agendas – November 14, 2017
Attachments: CC Agenda 11-14-2017
14 Upcoming Meetings
Attachments: Report
15 Electric / Water Utility Acronyms
Attachments: Report
16 Electric / Water / Consultant Contract Panel Update as of November 1, 2017
Attachments: ED Contractor Panel
Water Paving Contractor Panel
Water Civil Contractor Panel
Consultant Panel
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MISSION STATEMENT
The City of Riverside is committed to providing high quality municipal services to ensure a
safe, inclusive, and livable community.
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