Reso. No. xx-21
RESOLUTION NO. xx-22
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH W. R. FORDE ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR THE CUTTING
BOULEVARD AND HARBOUR WAY SOUTH BIKEWAYS PROJECT IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,872,707.99
WHEREAS, the City of Richmond is implementing bicycle and pedestrian safety improvements outlined in the Ferry to Bridge to Greenway Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Cutting Boulevard and Harbour Way South Bikeways project was designed to close a large gap in bicycle facilities between the Richmond Ferry Terminal and the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge; and
WHEREAS, the City advertised the Cutting Boulevard and Harbour Way South Bikeways construction contract in conformance to applicable California Public Contracting Code, and on June 17, 2021, following the public bid process for construction, W. R. Forde Associates, Inc., was the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for the Project; and
WHEREAS, on July 6, 2021, City Council awarded a construction contract to W. R.
Forde Associates, Inc., for the Project in an amount not-to-exceed $1,783,969.00, including construction contingencies; and
WHEREAS, delays have created price increases and unforeseen circumstances have required additional work outside of the original contract scope; and
WHEREAS, the estimated cost for work in addition to the contingency is $88,738.99; and
WHEREAS, the total cost for the Cutting Blvd & Harbour Way South Bikeways project and additional change orders shall not exceed $1,872,707.99 ($1,783,969 original contract amount including $162,179 contingency plus $88,738.99); and
WHEREAS, by the agenda report (“Agenda Report”) accompanying this resolution, the City Council has been provided with additional information upon which the findings and actions set forth in this Resolution are based.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council finds the above recitals are true and correct and have served, together with the Agenda Report, as the basis for the findings and actions set forth in this Resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council hereby authorizes an amendment to the construction contract with W. R. Forde Associates, Inc., for the construction of the Cutting Boulevard and Harbour Way South Bikeways Project in an amount not-to-exceed $1,872,707.99.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager, or their designee, to execute and make amendments to the construction contract as needed to facilitate the completion of the Project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council designates the City Clerk as the custodian of the documents and other materials which constitute the record of proceedings upon which the decision herein is based. These documents may be found at the office of the City Clerk at the Richmond City Hall, 450 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, California 94804.
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Reso. No. xx-21
I certify that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Richmond at a regular meeting thereof held December 20, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
CLERK OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
(SEAL)
Approved:
Mayor
Approved as to form:
City Attorney