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Redlands awards $2.24 million contract to Everfence for water‑facility security fencing
Summary
The City Council approved a non‑professional services agreement with Everfence Corporation to install security fencing at multiple water facilities for $2,239,918.85; funding comes from the water fund and the project is expected to complete in mid‑2026.
The Redlands City Council voted unanimously to award a non‑professional services agreement to Everfence Corporation for security fencing at multiple water facilities, authorizing a contract not to exceed $2,239,918.85.
The contract covers installation of curved security fencing of the type already installed at the Tate Water Treatment Plant and includes the Hinkley and Tate treatment plants, the Hawk (Highland Avenue) facility and the Texas Street Reservoir site; several well sites were included as alternates in the bid package. Municipal utilities and engineering director Harris told the council bids for similar work had been higher in an earlier procurement cycle, and the recommended award represents a per‑linear‑foot price staff described as substantially lower than the peak bids from prior years.
Staff said the city budgeted $3,000,000 for the project in the current year and that the award will be paid from the water fund. The project timeline anticipates work continuing into summer 2026 with a completion target of June 2026 if awarded.
Council discussion included support for protecting water infrastructure against vandalism and other threats; Mayor Saucedo said she appreciated the extended fencing to ensure safety of the city’s water resources. A motion to approve the contract was made, seconded and the clerk recorded votes in favor from Council members Tejeda, Barich (recorded as Berridge in the roll call), Davis, Mayor Pro Tem Shah and Mayor Saucedo. The motion passed unanimously.
Environmental review: Staff recommended and the council accepted a categorical exemption for the project under the state's CEQA implementing guidelines referenced in the record as "section 15 3 0 1" (as cited in the staff report), and the council approved the agreement and project specifications.
Provenance: Staff presentation and bid background begin at transcript block starting at 4696.1704; the motion, vote and roll call appear in transcript blocks beginning at 4842.8354 through 4885.5903.
