Five Year Capital Improvement Plan Projects DPW FY 2025-30
The Department of Public Works (DPW) provides efficient, economical, and responsive infrastructure systems and maintenance; facility engineering, design, development, and maintenance; and utilities and environmental services for the County of San Mateo. These services ensure safe, cost-effective, accessible, and attractive County facilities that benefit the community as well as County employees and clients of County agencies. DPW's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) reflects the Board of Supervisors’ ongoing commitment to long-term investment in the County's infrastructure and to provide the highest quality facilities to residents.
The plan is both a short and long-term plan for the development, maintenance, improvement, and renovation of the County’s infrastructure. The annual investment in the capital program is designed to support all communities in the County through the beautification, rejuvenation, removal of barriers, and enhancement of the County's assets. The assets, primarily comprised of county-owned buildings, roadways, parks, and utility infrastructure, require a variety of resources to maintain their availability to the public. Over the next five years, the need for substantial infrastructure investment is expected to focus on the buildings most needed and accessed by the public with an emphasis on safety and accessibility. Projects included in the five-year DPW CIP include environmental and conservation projects, improvements to public buildings and parks, and projects from the Facilities Condition Index System (FCIS). FCIS provides an annual recommendation of facility projects, funded by Non-Departmental Services, to keep County-owned building infrastructure in safe and operable condition and to maintain and extend the useful life of the facilities.
The DPW CIP is created in a series of steps that engage various planning documents, infrastructure maintenance, repair plans, and forecasting. Through a “Call for Projects,” departments submit proposed projects. The maintenance projects include mechanical equipment replacement, roof replacements, parking lot work, flooring, walls, and other “non-critical” building infrastructure that can potentially lead to a facility becoming inoperable. Once a draft list of projects is prepared, a subcommittee of evaluators, consisting of department heads or their designees, provides input and recommends prioritization. The group provides a final recommendation for adoption to the County Manager’s Office, which assigns a source of funding for projects. The projects selected are incorporated into the DPW CIP, and the first two fiscal years are recommended for approval to the Board of Supervisors.
Featured Projects
Maple Street Correctional Center Photovoltaic System
Maple Street Correctional Center is a high-performance facility that has earned a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification. This 24-hour operational facility houses occupants and has significant energy demand, resulting in high utility costs, including electricity and natural gas consumption. To help reduce these costs, a new solar system has been installed. This system generates up to 9% of the facility's electricity needs, providing substantial savings on utility expenses. This system was installed as a solar shade structure in the north-facing, fenced employee parking lot. The design allows for future expansion, which will enable it to offset up to 42 percent of the facility's total electricity consumption. By generating renewable energy onsite, the system will not only reduce the facility’s dependence on the electrical grid but also support the County’s and Sheriff’s Office’s commitment to sustainable operations and the path toward achieving Net Zero Energy. The majority of construction is complete, and the Capital Projects team is coordinating with PG&E for the commissioning and start-up of the new system.
Estimated completion: October 2025
| Project Description | FY 2025-26 Adopted | FY 2026-27 Projected | FY 2027-30 Projected | Five Year Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Street Correctional Center Photovoltaic System | $1,947,434 | - | - | $1,947,434 |
WIC (Women, Infants and Children) - 1731 El Camino Real, San Mateo
A tenant improvement construction project at recently acquired property located at 1731 El Camino Real in San Mateo. This improvement project creates program space for client-facing services as well as administrative operations staff for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program. The construction timeline was extremely condensed as WIC was required to vacate their prior location which conflicted with a San Mateo Medical Center campus project. Improvements included selective demolition of interior walls, flooring, electrical, and mechanical equipment; construction of interior partition walls, office space, staff and client restrooms, electrical/IT low voltage, new flooring, paint, ceiling system, and mechanical equipment. The Capital Projects team was able to deliver this project 6 weeks ahead of schedule and under budget.
Estimated completion: October 2025
| Project Description | FY 2025-26 Adopted | FY 2026-27 Projected | FY 2027-30 Projected | Five Year Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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WIC (Women, Infants and Children) - 1731 El Camino Real, San Mateo |
$1,200,000 | - | - | $1,200,000 |
Pescadero High School CSA 11 Water Line Extension Project
The Pescadero High School CSA 11 Water Line Extension Project aims to extend the CSA 11 water supply to serve both the Pescadero Middle/High School and the future County Fire Station No. 59. This project involves the installation of approximately 1.27 miles of 6-inch PVC water main and the construction of seven fire hydrants, connecting the school and future fire station to the existing CSA 11 water main at the intersection of Pescadero Creek Road and Stage Road.
Construction commenced in August 2025, with an expected completion date in March 2026. The project is funded through a $4,191,330 grant from the California State Water Resources Control Board's Expedited Drinking Water Grant Program. Upon completion, this project will provide the school and the future fire station with reliable access to safe and clean drinking water, which is essential for public health and well-being.
Estimated completion: March 2026
| Project Description | FY 2025-26 Adopted | FY 2026-27 Projected | FY 2027-30 Projected | Five Year Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pescadero High School CSA 11 Water Line Extension Project | $4,191,330 | - | - | $4,191,330 |
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