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RESOLUTION NO. ____
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE HOUSING
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN
EMERGENCY CONTRACT WITH LEGACY MECHANICAL AND ENERGY
SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FOR $16,900 PLUS A 10 % CONTINGENCY OF $1,690 FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED & 18,590 AND AUTHORIZE THE PAYMENT OF CITY PERMIT FEES IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,795 FOR A TOTAL PROJECT COST AMOUNT OF $20,385 TO
REPLACE TWO HEAT PUMPS AT NEVIN PLAZA
WHEREAS, Richmond Housing Authority (RHA) owns and manages 244 units of rental housing in the City of Richmond; and
WHEREAS, on October 22, 2019, the RHA entered into a Public Housing Authority Recovery and Sustainability (PHARS) agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and
WHEREAS, RHA remains obligated and committed to performing all HUD required functions, and providing quality services to local program participants; and
WHEREAS, Nevin Plaza primarily serves senior citizen and disabled residents; and
WHEREAS, on December 16, 2023, RHA began receiving resident inquiries regarding low levels of heat in some units; and
WHEREAS, the source of the heat differentials arose from failing components in the ]t two heat pumps which service the facility; and
WHEREAS, despite efforts to repair the two units, the heat differentials were not resolved and a full replacement was recommended; and
WHEREAS, RHA maintenance staff currently does not have the expertise to conduct the emergency boiler repair work needed; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the emergency procurement process outlined in RMC
2.52.334, RHA reached out to three multiple vendors; and
WHEREAS, three vendors responded and Legacy Mechanical and Energy Services was selected due to their expertise and pricing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND THAT the Executive Director is authorized to enter into a Contract with Legacy Mechanical and Energy Services in an amount not to exceed for $16,900 plus a 10 % contingency of $1,690 for a total contract amount not to exceed & 18,590 to replace the two heat pumps at Nevin Plaza and pay the City permit fees in the amount of $1,795 for a total project cost amount of $20,385.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Executive Director is hereby authorized to take all actions necessary to implement this resolution.
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The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Richmond at meeting thereof held on March 21, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
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ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
Chairperson
[SEAL]
Attest:
Secretary
Approved as to form:
City Attorney
State of California }
County of Contra Costa : ss.
City of Richmond }
I certify that the foregoing is a true copy of Resolution No. _____ finally passed and adopted at a Special Housing Authority Meeting held on March 21, 2023.
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CLERK OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY