San Luis City Council approves contracts for wastewater treatment plant expansion

The City of San Luis held a special council meeting on June 18, 2025, to address several key agenda items, including traffic control improvements and wastewater treatment plant expansion projects.

The meeting commenced with the approval of the consent agenda, which was enacted with a single motion. Following this, the council moved to item number 7, which involved discussions and possible actions on various matters.

The first significant topic was the required traffic control improvements associated with the port of entry expansion project. Manuel Hernandez, the assistant director of public works, presented a proposal to contract construction services with Westmore Electric for traffic control enhancements. These improvements include work on curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and traffic signal upgrades, all necessary to manage the new traffic flow effectively. The council approved the proposal for $68,964, waived formal procurement procedures, and authorized a budget transfer as outlined in the fiscal impact statement.

Next, the council discussed the acceptance and award of a construction manager at risk contract to PCL Construction Inc. for the preconstruction design phase of the West Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion project. Jorge Perez, also from public works, explained that PCL was selected after negotiations with the top-ranked firm did not yield an agreement. The council approved the contract for preconstruction services at a cost of $339,214.96.

The meeting concluded with a discussion on a proposed change order from Pacific Advanced Civil Engineering, Inc. regarding the design of the West Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion, although further details on this item were not provided in the transcript.

Overall, the council's decisions reflect ongoing efforts to enhance infrastructure and manage growth effectively in San Luis. The next steps will involve the execution of the approved contracts and continued progress on the discussed projects.