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

January/February 2012

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. The remaining work will be completed when the mainline utilities are installed, which the City is undertaking - estimated start in March of 2012. A fire engine/truck venting system (requested/added on 2/06) will be installed when the Contractor re-mobilizes, this cost is also included in the approved change order total. City is in the process of restarting work on the Fire Station and expects a cost proposal to complete the project in February.

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 ongoing.

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. Site construction began on 10/10/11, all bridge abutment and retaining wall work is complete. Site work including construction of bridge access ramps and installation of pedestrian handrails is ongoing. Delivery of bridge tentatively scheduled for end of February.

Roripaugh Ranch Street Improvements - Phase I
Phase I improvements involves construction of wet and dry utilities, sidewalks, medians and new roadway section on Butterfield Stage Road (BSR) from Murrieta Hot Springs Road (MHSR) to Calle Chapos, a portion of MHSR, Calle Chapos, South Loop Road. The project will also complete utilities to the Fire Station and future amenities (e.g, traffic signals, park, ..etc.). Work continues on installation of storm drains and underground utilities.

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 (5) years in accordance with a Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring Program. The work was completed on 01/20/11. The project is now in the 5-year maintenance/monitoring program.

Margarita Road Right-of-Way Enhancement
This project enhanced the east side of Margarita Road parkway areas from Ramsey Court to Avenida Cima Del Sol. The Contractor has completed all construction on this project. The 90 day maintenance period began on November 21, 2011 and will end on February 18,2012.

Library Parking Expansion
This project will add on-street parking adjacent to the Temecula Library and Fire Station #84 on Pauba Road. The construction contract was awarded at the January 10, 2012 Council Meeting.

Citywide Concrete Repairs - FY2010-11
This project is an annual maintenance project. The project involves removing and replacing various damaged concrete facilities throughout the city. The contractor has completed all of the work.

Pavement Rehabilitation Program - Margarita Road Project 1
This project rehabilitated Margarita Road between Rancho California Road and Avenida Barca. Roadway construction began the week of 9/26/11. Project is substantially complete. Minor CCO work involving traffic detector loops remains to be completed.

Pavement Rehabilitation Program - Winchester Road
This project rehabilitated Winchester Road between Roripaugh Road and Nicolas Road. The project is complete. The project will be scheduled for acceptance in March.

Community Recreation Center (CRC) Energy Management Retrofit
This project replaces the outdated HVAC systems at the Community Recreation Center with new energy efficient models and provides a new DDC Control System for the entire building. The work is scheduled to begin on March 19, 2012 and be completed by May 21, 2012.

Community Recreation Center Roof Replacement
This project will replace the built up roofing at the Community Recreation Center. This work will be performed in conjunction with the Community Recreation Center (CRC) Energy Management and Retrofit Project No. PW 11-05. The work will be undertaken between March 19,2012 and May 1, 2012.

Projects Being Advertised for Bids

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. Construction Contract is Out to Bid. Utility relocations began in OCT 2011 and are estimated to be complete in APR 2012, in advance of the project construction.

Citywide Storm Drain Improvements - Calle Fiesta
This project consists of extending an existing City-maintained storm drain line an additional 200 feet to eliminate slope erosion at the current storm drain discharge point. The City Council approved the necessary drainage easement for future City access and maintenance of the new pipe at the 09/27/11 meeting. Authorization to re-bid the project was received from the City Council at the 10/25/11 meeting. The project is being advertised for construction bids. Bid opening is scheduled for 02/23/2012.

Projects Being Designed By Consultants

Pechanga Parkway Storm Drain Improvements - Environmental Mitigation
This project includes construction of new wetlands for the Wolf Valley Creek Channel Improvements-Stage I. Site visits for a new proposed location was conducted with the Department of Fish&Game (DFG) and Regional Water Board in May. City will contract with a consultant to map the new proposed area and obtain resource agencies approval.

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 Environmental Request For Proposals is currently being advertised. Proposals are due on February 24, 2012.

Main Street Bridge Over Murrieta Creek (Replacement)
This project will replace the existing Main Street Bridge over Murrieta Creek. All resource agency permits have been acquired. Approval of the license agreement with RCFCD is on the City Council agenda for 2/14/12 - issuance of the encroachment permit should directly follow execution of the license agreement. Once this permit is issued, the Request for Authorization (RFA) to construct will be submitted to Caltrans.

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 05/01/09. The consultant is working on 90% plans, specifications and estimate.

I-15 / SR-79S Ultimate Interchange
Caltrans has completed its review of the 95% PS&E (3rd Submittal). Appraisal of ROW impacts is under way.

Pavement Rehabilitation Program
These rehabilitation projects will rehabilitate portions of Winchester, Rancho California, Ynez, Margarita and Rancho Vista Roads. City is currently in plan check review with Caltrans to obtain an Encroachment Permit for Rancho California Road and Winchester Road. Also, City is currently reviewing revised pavement design for Ynez Road.

French Valley Parkway / Interstate-15 OverCrossing and Interchange Improvements - Phase II
Project Development Team (PDT) kick-off is scheduled for February.

Projects Being Designed By Staff

CITYWIDE SLURRY SEAL FY 2011-12
The City Council authorized staff to solicit construction bids at the January 10, 2012 meeting. We are working on adding additional areas to the scope of work. Currently spec's are being finalized and a bid date is being scheduled.

Pavement Rehabilitation Program - Margarita Road Project 2
Authorization to bid was received from the City Council on 2/14/2012. The project will be advertised for construction bids shortly.