RESOLUTION NO. 23-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERCULES AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH R&S CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,488,622 FOR THE WILLOW/PALM SIDEWALK CONNECTOR PROJECT, AUTHORIZING AN ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURE OF UP TO $148,862 FOR A 10% CONTINGENCY ON SAID CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT, FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $1,637,484 WHEREAS, the Willow/Palm Sidewalk Connector Project was advertised for bids in the West County Times on February 21 & 28, 2023 and in 4 regional plan rooms; and WHEREAS, a total of 10 bids were received at the bid opening deadline of 2pm on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 and upon opening and reviewing the 10 bids received, R&S Construction Management submitted the low bid in the amount of $1,488,622; and WHEREAS, R&S Construction Management has been determined to be a responsible bidder and their bid has been determined to be responsive; and WHEREAS, there is sufficient funding in the Adopted FY 2022-23 Budget to fully fund the construction contract; and WHEREAS, this project will close the gap in the pedestrian network between the Hercules Transit Center (HTC) and the neighborhoods in northeast Hercules and unincorporated County, which has been a high priority for many years.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hercules that the City Council hereby adopts a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a construction contract with R&S Construction Management in the amount of $1,488,622 for the Willow/Palm Sidewalk Connector Project, authorizing an additional expenditure of up to $148,862 for a 10% contingency on said construction contract, for a total not to exceed amount of $1,637,484.
The foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hercules held on the 25th day of April 2023 by the following vote of the Council:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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Alex Walker-Griffin, Mayor
ATTEST:
Eibleis Melendez, Acting City Clerk
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