For Utilities Commission Meeting May 19, 2026
TO: Honorable Chairperson and Commission
APPROVAL: Yazdan Emrani, P.E., Director of Public Works
FROM: Nicole Hemmans, Senior Administrative Analyst
Title
Update on the Final Construction Work Authorization with Rialto Water Services/ Veolia for the Sycamore Ave Sewer Trunk Line Project. (RECEIVE AND FILE)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Cable Advisory and Utilities Commission receive an update on the Final Construction Work Authorization with Rialto Water Services/ Veolia for the Sycamore Ave Sewer Trunk Line Project.
ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION
On May 12, 2026, the City Council approved a Final Construction Work Authorization (FCWA) with Rialto Water Services, operated by Veolia North Operating Services, Inc., for the Sycamore Ave Sewer Trunk Line Project. The Sycamore Ave Sewer Trunk Line Project represents Phase 2 of a broader three-phase wastewater infrastructure improvement program identified through sewer master planning efforts and hydraulic modeling analysis. The project is intended to address existing and future wastewater capacity demands resulting from continued residential growth within the service area.
The existing 8-inch sewer main along Sycamore Avenue is approaching capacity. The project will upsize the line to a 15-inch sewer trunk line to improve conveyance capacity, reduce the risk of system surcharging, and maintain long-term reliability of the wastewater collection system.
Project improvements include:
v Installation of approximately 5,200 linear feet of 15-inch sanitary sewer trunk line;
v Installation of approximately 54 linear feet of 8-inch force main;
v Construction of fourteen (14) sewer manholes;
v Utility potholing, dewatering, and traffic control;
v Pavement restoration, roadway striping, and related roadway improvements; and
v Post-construction CCTV inspection, geotechnical testing, and preparation of as-built records.
RWS-Veolia issued a Notice Inviting Bids on February 20, 2026, utilizing a design-bid-build delivery method through the City’s PlanetBids procurement portal. Twelve (12) bids were received on March 20, 2026. Following evaluation of the bids, Ferreira Construction was identified as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
The total project cost is $3,091,098, consisting of:
Construction is anticipated to begin in May 2026 with substantial completion targeted for September 30, 2026. Construction activities near Morgan Elementary School are planned to occur during summer recess to minimize impacts to school operations.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - FCWA Write Up for Sycamore Ave Trunk Line Project
Attachment 2 - Project Map