REDLANDS, Calif. — The Redlands City Council this week approved a $745,000 increase to its agreement with Tilden Coil Constructors Inc. for construction management services tied to the State Street City Hall project, reflecting an expanded project scope and updated timeline.
The amendment raises the total contract amount to not exceed $2,108,510 and includes an additional appropriation of $745,152. Council members also determined the action is exempt from environmental review under Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines.
Assistant City Manager Chris Boatman said the city initially entered into the agreement with Tilden Coil in 2024, when the project was still in early design stages and estimated to cost about $10 million. Since then, the project scope has grown, with the total construction budget now coming in at under $17 million.
Boatman said Tilden Coil’s pre-construction services, including coordination with architects and city staff, helped refine plans, reduce ambiguity and keep costs in check.
“I truly believe the pre-construction services have been vital in making sure we avoid unexpected cost changes,” Boatman said, noting that construction bids ultimately came in under budget.
City Council in 2025 approved more than $16.1 million in construction and professional service agreements to launch the project, including contracts for 15 construction trade packages, a modern audio-visual system for council chambers and required inspection services.
The city acquired the Citrus Center property in 2021 for about $16 million.
Construction on the new city hall is already underway. The contract amendment reflects both the expanded scope and an extended project timeline, increasing the estimated duration from 10 months to about 14 months.
City officials said portions of the building could be ready for occupancy as early as later this year, while more complex elements, including the council chambers and exterior facade, are expected to be completed around March or April 2027.
Council members said the project is progressing steadily, with some noting visible construction activity during recent site visits.
A former broadcast news producer, Stephanie launched CFR in 2023. Originally from Michigan, she’s made Redlands home with her husband and three kids. When she’s not reporting, she’s problem-solving at the climbing gym or trying new local restaurants.
