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Agenda Item 5
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AGENDA REPORT Reviewed:
City Manager
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OCTOBER 21, 2025
ALDO E. SCHINDLER, CITY MANAGER
MICHAEL GRISSO, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
APPROVE SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION FOR THE EL
CAMINO REAL WATER MAIN RELOCATION PROJECT
The City has partnered with the Orange County Transportation Authority and Caltrans to
complete the El Camino Water Main Relocation Project which is necessary
for improvements to the 1-5 and Red Hill Avenue exit ramp. Additional scope of work
has been requested by the partner agencies and staff have negotiated a contract change
order in the amount of $96,555.30 with G&A Nelos Construction, Inc., which requires
additional budget appropriation and City Council approval. The full amount of all
authorized change orders will be reimbursed to the City by Orange County
Transportation Authority.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve a negotiated contract change order in the amount of $96,555.30 with G&A
Nelos Construction, Inc. and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract
change order on behalf of the City; and
2. Appropriate $96,555.30 from Water Capital Fund.
FISCAL IMPACT:
On June 17, 2025, the City Council awarded a construction contract to G&A Nelos
Construction, Inc. in the amount of $393,399.10 for the El Camino Water Main Relocation
Project. This action will approve a negotiated change order and appropriate $96,555.30
from the Water Capital Fund to cover the cost of additional work requested by the partner
agencies.
The negotiated change order is eligible for reimbursement via Utility Agreement COT-56,
between the City of Tustin and the Orange County Transportation Authority which
authorizes the full reimbursement for final design and all construction costs, minus an
accrued depreciation credit of $2,650.
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City Council Agenda Report
El Camino Real Water Main Relocation Project
October 21, 2025
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CORRELATION TO THE STRATEGIC PLAN:
The project contributes to the fulfillment of the City's Strategic Plan Goal B: Public Safety
and Protection of Assets, specifically Strategy No. 5, to complete asset improvements to
meet the needs of a growing population. Secondly, Goal D: Strong Community and
Regional Relationships, specifically Strategy No. 2, by working collaboratively with outside
agencies to address issues of mutual interest and concern.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
On June 17, 2025, the City Council awarded a contract to G&A Nelos Construction, Inc. in
the amount of $393,399.10 for construction of the El Camino Real Main Line Relocation
Project. The contract documents provide for the existing 8-inch water main to be
abandoned in place. The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) and Caltrans
have requested that the existing pipe be removed and disposed of in advance of the
freeway widening project. Staff have negotiated a contract change order with G&A Nelos
Construction, Inc. in the amount of $96,555.30 for this work. The full amount of all
authorized change orders will be reimbursed to the City by OCTA.
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the negotiated contract change order in
the amount of $96,555.30, appropriate $96,555.30 from the Water Capital Fund, and
authorize the City Manager to approve contract change order.
Michael Grisso
Director of Public Works
Attachment: Location Map
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EL CAMINO REAL WATER MAIN RELOCATION PROJECT (CIP NO. 60178)