Capital Improvement Projects

The Capital Improvement Division provides administration of the city's 5 year capital improvement program (CIP). This division oversees the turnkey contract management operation of circulation, infrastructure, Community Services & Redevelopment Agency projects, from project initiation to contract closeout.

Staff is responsible for preparing Requests for Proposals to secure professional services for design and construction of public works and park projects. Staff also arranges for needed right-of-way acquisitions for CIP project construction, completes studies and designs in a timely manner, calculates accurate estimates, and manages the construction and thorough inspection of those projects.

This division of the Public Works Department also reviews and approves all consultant plans; conducts the public bidding process; coordinates with other City Departments, utility companies and government agencies; and performs construction inspection. The Master Planning and Conceptual Design of all City parks is directed through the Temecula Community Services District and transferred to the Capital Projects Program for preparation of the plans and specifications, and subsequent construction.

CIP Monthly Activity Report

March/April 2013

Prepared By: Amer Attar
Submitted by: Greg Butler

 

Projects Under Construction

Roripaugh Ranch Fire Station
The majority of work was completed by April of 2006. All mainline utilities were established by the end of May 2012. Landscaping maintenance is ongoing.

Old Town Civic Center
This project constructed the Old Town Civic Center. Dedication ceremony was held on 12/9/10 and the City started operations from the new structure on 12/20/2010. Resolution of punchlist and added work items are complete. Closure of the project is being delayed by business concerns of the general contractor.

Main Street Bridge Over Murrieta Creek (Replacement)
This project will replace the existing Main Street Bridge over Murrieta Creek. Low bidder: Granite Construction. Construction began Monday, April 8 - construction area sign placement, BMPs, etc. Bridge closure scheduled for Monday, April 15.

Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge Over Santa Gertrudis Creek
This project includes the construction of an approx. 150' long ped/bike bridge over Santa Gertrudis Creek near Chaparral H.S. This portion of the project is complete. The mitigation/monitoring portion of the project, which involves removal of invasive plant species from the creek channel, and a subsequent two-year monitoring period, began on September 17th, 2012. Monitoring is ongoing.

French Valley Parkway / Interstate 15 Over-Crossing and Interchange Improvements - Phase I
Project includes widening of southbound I-15 from Warm Springs Creek to the Winchester Road off-ramp, widening of the Winchester Road off-ramp, construction of the new southbound off-ramp at French Valley Parkway, and construction of the westbound portion of French Valley Parkway from the off-ramp to Jefferson Avenue. Project is under construction JUN2012 - DEC2013. See project web page for construction updates:
http://www.cityoftemecula.org/Temecula/Government/PublicWorks/FrenchValley.htm.


Ronald Reagan Sports Park Desilting Basin Environmental Mitigation
This project installed landscape and irrigation improvements on a 0.26 acre Habitat Creation Area and maintaining it for five years in accordance with a Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring Program. The work was completed on 01/20/2011. The project is now in the 5-year maintenance/monitoring program.

Pavement Rehabilitation Program - Ynez Road
This project will rehabilitate Ynez Road from Winchester Road to Solana Way. Project was awarded to All American Asphalt at the 06/26/12 City Council Meeting. Contractor has rehabilitated the intersections. The remaining work will be completed in the spring of 2013.

French Valley Parkway Environmental Mitigation
This project will implement the riparian mitigation requirement of the HMMP that was developed for the French Valley Parkway Interchange project. Work involves creation of a 2.73 acre riparian site through planting native plant species and removing non-native & invasive plant species. Construction started on October 2, 2012 and was completed November 5, 2012. This site will be monitored and maintained for 5 years.

Roripaugh Ranch Street Improvements Phase II
Contract awarded on 12/11/12. First day of work was 01/14/2013. Mass grading and storm drain installation is ongoing.

Theater Energy Efficient Lighting Including Technology and Equipment Upgrade
The Notice to Proceed was issued for the procurement of the equipment on 01/02/2013. The vendor provided most of the purchased equipment and in the process of providing the remaining items.

Pavement Rehabilitation Program - Rancho Vista Road
This project will rehabilitate Rancho Vista Road form Margarita Road to Paseo Goleta. Project was awarded at the 04/09/2013 City Council Meeting.

Projects Being Advertised for Bids

Citywide Slurry Seal Fiscal Year 2012-13
This annual maintenance project will slurry various street throughout the City. At the 02/26/2013 meeting, the City Council approved the plans and specifications and authorized staff to advertise the project for construction bids. Project is being advertised for bids. Bid opening is scheduled for 05/07/2013.

Projects Being Designed By Consultants

Pechanga Parkway Storm Drain Improvements - Environmental Mitigation
This project includes construction of a mitigation site for the Wolf Valley Creek Channel Improvements-Stage I. City has hired a consultant to map the new proposed area and forwarded the conceptual mitigation approach to the environmental agencies for approval. Consultants have developed a HMMP. At the 02/12/2013 meeting, the City Council approved the plans and specifications and authorized the Department of Public Works to advertise for construction bids for the 3.4 acres of riparian habitat.

Murrieta Creek Bridge and Overland Drive Extension from Commerce Center to Diaz Rd
The project includes the extension of Overland Drive from Commerce Center Drive to Diaz Road with a bridge over Murrieta Creek. The DBESP, IS/MND and JPR reports second drafts of reports were submitted to the Riverside Conservation Authority (RCA) the first week of March. The DBESP and the JPR have just been approved by RCA.

Western Bypass Bridge Over Murrieta Creek
This project involves the design, environmental clearance, and construction of a new bridge over Murrieta Creek at the westerly terminus of Western Bypass and an extension of Pujol Street to the new structure. Once constructed, this will serve as the southerly connection of the Western Bypass Corridor. The Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted. Applications to the various environmental agencies have been submitted. Review of the 100% Plans and Specs is on-going.

Old Town Gymnasium
This projects involves the design of the approximately 9,000 square foot gymnasium adjacent the Boys & Girls Club on Pujol Street. Consultant is finalizing the design plans.

Santa Gertrudis Creek Pedestrian/Bicycle Trail Extension and Interconnect
The project will provide a Class I bicycle trail that connects the existing Santa Gertrudis Creek Pedestrian/Bicycle Trail at Ynez Road to the Murrieta Creek Multi-Purpose Trail at Diaz Road. The alignment study has been completed. Extension of time for the Bicycle Transportation Account funds was approved on 05/01/2009. The consultant is working on 90% plans, specifications and estimate.

I-15 / SR-79S Ultimate Interchange
Target 95% PS&E (6th) submittal in May 2013.

Pavement Rehabilitation Program
These rehabilitation projects will rehabilitate portions of Winchester and Rancho California Roads. Caltrans has approved the plans and will issue the encroachment permits shortly. Consultant is preparing mylars for Rancho California and Winchester Roads. Rancho California will be scheduled for bid opening in mid May.

French Valley Parkway / Interstate-15 OverCrossing and Interchange Improvements - Phase II
Target 60% PS&E submittal in April 2013.

Inclusive Play Structure
This project will install play structure for youth and special needs kids upon completion. The Park and Recreation Subcommittee chose Margarita Park as the site of the improvements based on the conceptual plan. An RFP will be prepared seeking design/build services.

Tennis Court Lighting - Great Oak High School
This project will Install lights around the tennis courts at Great Oaks High School. RBF was hired to provide the construction plans and specifications for the lighting installation. At the 02/12/2013 meeting, the City Council approved the plans and specifications and authorized the Department of Public Works to advertise for construction bids. Work will be done in the summer when school is out.

Old Town Temecula Community Theater Remediation
Full design contract (full working drawings) approved by the City Council on 11/13/2012. Currently in plan check. Request to bid scheduled for 4/23/13 Council meeting.

Temecula Community Center Renovation
The City Council approved a design agreement with Williams Architects at the 05/08/2012 meeting. Plan check corrections were submitted on March 5, 2013. Approval to bid scheduled for the 4/23/13 City Council Meeting.

PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROGRAM - CITYWIDE, FY 2012/2013
This project will rehabilitate portions of Margarita Road, Ynez Road, Temecula Parkway, Overland Drive and Old Town Front Street. Consultant is preparing plans for a 50% plan check submittal in mid April 2013.

Old Town Front Street Storm Drain
This project involves replacement of the cross gutter in Old Town Front Street, approx. 800' north of Temecula Parkway. Consultant has determined that tying into the existing storm drain system to the south is a potentially viable alternative; under staff review.