AGENDA ITEM NO. 3
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AGENDA STAFF REPORT
City of West Covina | Office of the City Manager
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| DATE: | June 16, 2026 |
TO: |
Mayor and City Council |
FROM: |
Milan Mrakich, City Manager |
SUBJECT: |
CONSIDERATION OF A BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR TRANSTECH ENGINEERS |
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-53 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 (TRANSTECH ENGINEERS)
BACKGROUND:
Since September 2019, the City has contracted with Transtech Engineers, Inc. (Transtech) for City Engineer services, Traffic Engineer services, and on-call General Engineering services. The agreement between the City and Transtech initially provided for a term of two (2) years, with three (3) one (1) year extension options. The City and Transtech exercised each extension option, extending the term of the agreement through September 5, 2024.
DISCUSSION:
On September 3, 2024, the City Council authorized an amendment extending the term of the agreement on a month-to-month basis while the City conducted a Request for Proposal (RFP) and consultant selection process.
The City has issued three (3) RFPs, the first in August 2024, the second in June 2025, and the third in February 2026, to identify and select the most qualified engineering firm to provide these services. The City did not award a contract following the first two RFPs. To maintain continuity of engineering and related support services, Transtech has continued to provide services to the City on a month-to-month basis while staff continue to work on the RFP process and evaluate long-term service options.
Staff is seeking $626,300 to cover costs associated with services that have exceeded the amount budgeted for Fiscal Year 2025/26.
The City has issued three (3) RFPs, the first in August 2024, the second in June 2025, and the third in February 2026, to identify and select the most qualified engineering firm to provide these services. The City did not award a contract following the first two RFPs. To maintain continuity of engineering and related support services, Transtech has continued to provide services to the City on a month-to-month basis while staff continue to work on the RFP process and evaluate long-term service options.
Staff is seeking $626,300 to cover costs associated with services that have exceeded the amount budgeted for Fiscal Year 2025/26.
LEGAL REVIEW:
The City Attorney's Office has reviewed the resolution and approved it as to form.
OPTIONS:
The City Council has the following options:
- Approve Staff's recommendation; or
- Provide alternative direction.
Prepared by:
Robert Ortega, CIP Project Manager
Fiscal Impact
FISCAL IMPACT:
The proposed budget amendment will require the following funding from reserves:
| Fund | Account Number | Total |
| General Fund | 110.503.71.22.81.00.61.61100. | $361,900 |
| Prop C | 122.503.71.62.00.00.61.61300. | $262,400 |
| Gas Tax | 124.503.71.22.82.00.61.61000. | $2,000 |
| Total | $626,300 |
Attachments
CITY COUNCIL GOALS & OBJECTIVES:
Achieve Fiscal Sustainability and Financial Stability