Reso. No. xx-23
RESOLUTION NO. xx-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO NOLL & TAM
ARCHITECTS FOR THE REVITALIZATION OF THE HISTORIC RICHMOND MAIN
LIBRARY PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Richmond Public Library is the municipal public library serving the City of Richmond. The Main Branch (Richmond Main Library), located at 325 Civic Center Plaza, is one of three physical locations, and is in need of seismic upgrades and various interior and exterior facility renovations; and
WHEREAS, in October 2022, the City was awarded a California State Building Forward grant of $9,712,979 and the City appropriated 50% matching funds in the amount of $4,856,490 for a total project budget of $14,569,469 for the Revitalization of the Historic Richmond Main Library Project (Project) to address critical life-safety and maintenance issues in the Richmond Main Library; and
WHEREAS, in May 2023, the City Council appropriated an additional $15,000,000 to create opportunities for further renovations to the Richmond Main Library and bring the total funds committed for the Revitalization of the Historic Richmond Main Library Project to $29,569,469; and
WHEREAS, on July 7, 2023, staff issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for architectural design services for the seismic retrofit and Revitalization of the Historic Richmond Main Library Project; and
WHEREAS, staff received 9 proposals in response to the Request for Proposals and selected Noll & Tam Architects as the most qualified consultant based upon their expertise in similar projects, deep understanding of the project scope of work and approach to completing the project, and emphasis on a strong community engagement process; and
WHEREAS, City staff is requesting approval to award a contract for the Revitalization of the Historic Richmond Main Library Project to Noll & Tam Architects in an amount not to exceed $2,987,156, and any amendments, if necessary, for up to a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $298,716; 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 approves the award of a contract to Noll & Tam Architects for the Revitalization of the Historic Richmond Main Library Project, and authorizes the City Manager or their designee to execute a contract for a not to exceed amount of $2,987,156, and approve any amendments to the contract, if necessary, for up to a 10% contingency in the amount of $298,716 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-23
I certify that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Richmond at a regular meeting thereof held October 17, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
CLERK OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
(SEAL)
Approved:
Mayor
Approved as to form:
City Attorney