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STAFF REPORT
PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES DEPARTMENT
DATE: January 20, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Paul Cranmer, Public Works Services Director
By: Carlos Aguilar, General Services Superintendent
SUBJECT: CONTRACT WITH ENFRA MCC, LLC FOR HVAC PREVENTATIVE
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES AT VARIOUS CITY FACILITIES IN
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $391,886.19
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommendation: Approve
SUMMARY
The Public Works Services Department (“PWSD”) is responsible for the maintenance
and repair of all City facilities, which includes the Heating, Ventilation, and Air
Conditioning (“HVAC”) systems. The City utilizes a contractor to perform detailed
HVAC preventative maintenance work and extraordinary system repairs. To ensure
the City is receiving the most competitive prices and quality service for this work, a
formal bid was conducted, and Enfra MCC, LLC submitted the lowest responsive bid.
It is recommended that the City Council approve, authorize, and direct the City
Manager to execute a contract with Enfra MCC, LLC for HVAC preventative
maintenance and repair services at various City facilities in an amount not to exceed
$391,886.19, with the option of three one-year extensions. It is further
recommended that the City Council delegate the authority to approve future
extensions under this agreement to the City Manager, without having to return to
the City Council for subsequent approval, provided that any changes to the financial
terms stay within standard inflationary limits.
Award HVAC Preventative Maintenance Services Contract
January 20, 2026
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BACKGROUND
The PWSD is responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of HVAC
systems at City facilities. The City utilizes a contractor to perform preventative
maintenance and extraordinary system repairs. The monthly preventative
maintenance tasks are outlined in the specifications of the contract, while
extraordinary repairs are conducted on an as-needed basis when equipment failures
occur. The preventative maintenance schedule is intended to minimize the
occurrence of unscheduled extraordinary repairs, which ensure that equipment
functions properly and prolongs equipment life.
DISCUSSION
The monthly HVAC preventative maintenance schedule includes services on the
following types of equipment:
• Cooling towers
• Small HVAC package rooftop units under 10 tons
• Large HVAC package rooftop units over 10 tons
• Boilers and chillers
• Dedicated computer server room air conditioners
A Notice Inviting Bids was published in accordance with City Council Resolution No.
7483, and bid packages were distributed to contractors that provide HVAC
preventative maintenance services. On November 12, 2025, the City Clerk received
six bids with the following results:
Rank Bidder Location Bid Amount
1. Enfra MCC, LLC Pasadena, CA $391,886.19
2. ABM Building Solutions, LLC Tustin, CA $400,432.83
3. Southwest Mechanical, Inc. Covina, CA $437,600.00
4. Mesa Energy Systems, Inc. Irvine, CA $465,420.80
5. Johnson Controls, Inc. Huntington Beach, CA $482,750.50*
6. ACCO Engineered Systems, Inc. Pasadena, CA $545,418.00
*The contractor’s bid was initially opened at $151,704; however, upon further review, the correct
bid amount was determined to be $482,750.50.
Award HVAC Preventative Maintenance Services Contract
January 20, 2026
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The bid documents were reviewed for content and the contractors’ background, and
recent projects were investigated for competency. Enfra MCC, LLC was determined
to be the lowest responsive bidder and can provide HVAC preventative maintenance
services. Enfra MCC, LLC is one of the largest privately-owned energy infrastructure
firms in the nation with over 100 years of experience, including in HVAC preventative
maintenance. Enfra MCC’s, LLC tailored HVAC preventative maintenance programs
ensure critical equipment operates at peak performance while meeting regulatory
and environmental standards. Enfra MCC, LLC has successfully provided similar
services to various agencies in Southern California including White Memorial
Hospital, Adventist Health, and the City of Pico Rivera.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
The proposed action does not constitute a project under the California
Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), as it can be seen with certainty that it will have
no impact on the environment. The work performed will be preventative and
extraordinary maintenance of existing equipment and facilities.
FISCAL IMPACT
Sufficient funds are available in each department’s Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operating and
Maintenance budgets for facility maintenance. The total contract cost will be set at a
not to exceed amount of $391,886.19. All extraordinary repair work is performed on
a time and materials basis and Enfra MCC, LLC will only be paid for work performed.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council determine that this action does not
constitute a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”); and
approve, authorize, and direct the City Manager to execute a contract with Enfra
MCC, LLC for HVAC preventative maintenance and repair services at various City
facilities in an amount not to exceed of $391,886.19, with the option of three one-
year extensions. It is further recommended that the City Council delegate the
authority to approve future extensions under this agreement to the City Manager,
without having to return to the City Council for subsequent approval, provided that
any changes to the financial terms stay within standard inflationary limits.
Award HVAC Preventative Maintenance Services Contract
January 20, 2026
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Attachment: Proposed Contract
CITY OF ARCADIA
HVAC PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND
SERVICE CONTRACT FOR VARIOUS CITY
FACILITIES 2025/2026
BETWEEN
CITY OF ARCADIA
AND
ENFRA MCC, LLC
CONTRACT
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CONTRACT FOR THE
CITY OF ARCADIA
This CONTRACT, No. ________ is made and entered into this ____ day of ___________, 2026,
by and between City of Arcadia, sometimes hereinafter called “City,” and ENFRA MCC, LLC,
sometimes hereinafter called “Contractor.”
WITNESSETH: That the parties hereto have mutually covenanted and agreed, and by these
presents do covenant and agree with each other as follows:
A. SCOPE OF WORK. The Contractor shall perform all Work within the time stipulated in the
Contract, and shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, tools, utility services, and
transportation to complete all of the Work required in strict compliance with the Contract
Documents as specified in Article 5, below, for the following Project:
HVAC Preventative Maintenance and Service Contract for Various City Facilities
2025/2026
The Contractor and its surety shall be liable to the City for any damages arising as a result of
the Contractor’s failure to comply with this obligation.
B. TIME FOR COMPLETION. Time is of the essence in the performance of the Work. The Work
shall be commenced on the date stated in the City’s Notice to Proceed. The Contractor shall
complete all Work required by the Contract Documents within 30 calendar days from the
commencement date stated in the Notice to Proceed. By its signature hereunder, Contractor
agrees the time for completion set forth above is adequate and reasonable to complete the Work.
C. CONTRACT PRICE. The City shall pay to the Contractor as full compensation for the
performance of the Contract, subject to any additions or deductions as provided in the Contract
Documents, and including all applicable taxes and costs, the sum of THREE HUNDRED NINETY-
ONE THOUSAND, EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHTY-SIX DOLLARS AND NINETEEN CENTS
($391,886.19). Payment shall be made as set forth in the General Conditions.
D. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES. In accordance with Government Code section 53069.85, it is
agreed that the Contractor will pay the City the sum set forth in Special Conditions, Article 1.11
for each and every calendar day of delay beyond the time prescribed in the Contract Documents
for finishing the Work, as Liquidated Damages and not as a penalty or forfeiture. In the event this
is not paid, the Contractor agrees the City may deduct that amount from any money due or that
may become due the Contractor under the Contract. This Article does not exclude recovery of
other damages specified in the Contract Documents.
E. COMPONENT PARTS OF THE CONTRACT. The “Contract Documents” include the
following:
Notice Inviting Bids
Instructions to Bidders
Bid Form
Bid Bond
Designation of Subcontractors
Information Required of Bidders
Non-Collusion Declaration Form
Iran Contracting Act Certification
Public Works Contractor Registration Certification
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Performance Bond
Payment (Labor and Materials) Bond
General Conditions
Special Conditions
Technical Specifications
Addenda
Plans and Drawings
Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction “Greenbook”, latest edition, Except
Sections 1-9
Applicable Local Agency Standards and Specifications, as last revised
Approved and fully executed change orders
Any other documents contained in or incorporated into the Contract
The Contractor shall complete the Work in strict accordance with all of the Contract Documents.
All of the Contract Documents are intended to be complementary. Work required by one of the
Contract Documents and not by others shall be done as if required by all. This Contract shall
supersede any prior agreement of the parties.
F. PROVISIONS REQUIRED BY LAW AND CONTRACTOR COMPLIANCE. Each and every
provision of law required to be included in these Contract Documents shall be deemed to be
included in these Contract Documents. The Contractor shall comply with all requirements of
applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations, including, but not limited to, the
provisions of the California Labor Code and California Public Contract Code which are applicable
to this Work.
G. INDEMNIFICATION. Contractor shall provide indemnification and defense as set forth in the
General Conditions.
H. PREVAILING WAGES. Contractor shall be required to pay the prevailing rate of wages in
accordance with the Labor Code which such rates shall be made available at the City’s
Administrative Office or may be obtained online at dir.ca.gov and which must be posted at the job
site.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Contract has been duly executed by the above-named parties, on
the day and year above written.
CITY OF ARCADIA
By:
Dominic Lazzaretto
City Manager
ENFRA MCC, LLC
By:
Signature
Print Name and Title
Attest:
By:
City Clerk
By:
Signature
Print Name and Title
Approved as to Form:
Michael J. Maurer
City Attorney