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RESOLUTION NO.____________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A TASK ORDER WITH BKF ENGINEERS FOR ON-CALL CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $153,815 WITH A CONTINGENCY OF $15,400 TO PROVIDE SITE ASSESSMENT, DESIGN SERVICES, AND BID/CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT FOR CIP 301-725 INSTALL ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS; AND FINDING THE APPROVAL
EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES §15061(B)(3)
CITY OF FOSTER CITY
WHEREAS, medium- and heavy-duty City Fleet vehicle purchases must consist of entirely zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) by 2030 due to the Advanced Clean Fleet Regulation approved by the California Air Resources Board in 2023; and WHEREAS, CIP 301-725 will install seven (7) electric vehicle chargers at the Corporation Yard and prepare the site for three (3) additional EV chargers at a “make ready” capacity in anticipation of the transition to ZEVs; and WHEREAS, on July 18, 2022, the City Council/EMID Board approved a Master Professional Civil Engineering Services Agreement with BKF Engineers (BKF) under which the City can access on-call professional services by Task Order; and WHEREAS, BKF will provide the civil technical assistance necessary to install electric vehicle chargers, including site assessment and design services and bid and construction support; and
WHEREAS, funding in the amount of $1,600,000 has been budgeted from City CIP funds for CIP 301-725.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Foster City does hereby authorize:
1. The Mayor to execute Task Order BKF-2026-01 with BKF Engineers in the amount of $153,815 to provide site assessment, design services, and bid/construction support for CIP 301-725 Install Electric Vehicle Charging Stations under the Master Professional Civil Engineering Services Agreement; and
2. The establishment of a contingency in the amount of $15,400 with authorization given to the City Manager, or his designee to execute amendments up to the contingency amount.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the Task Order, in the forms attached hereto, with minor, non-substantive revisions that may be approved by the Mayor and the City Attorney, and to execute any other necessary documents to effectuate the terms of the Task Order.
PASSED AND ADOPTED as a resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City at the regular meeting held on the 18th day of May, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ART KIESEL, MAYOR
ATTEST:
PRISCILLA SCHAUS, CITY CLERK