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 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO NORTHWEST DEMOLITION INC., FOR THE SANTA RITA ROAD
STABILIATION STABILIZATION PROJECT
WHEREAS, in January 2023 the City’s cConsultant (Questa Engineering) investigated Santa Rita Road mudslide following concerns expressed by Richmond the residents of additional damage occurring. The City directed Questa Engineering to provide a solution to protect the road and structural integrity of Santa Rita Road; and
WHEREAS, in April 2023, Questa Engineering (one of the City’s pre-approved contractors) provided an approximate preliminary construction cost estimate of $650,000 to construct a retaining wall to protect and support the existing Santa Rita Road; and
WHEREAS, the appropriate funds in the amount of $1,040,000 will be allocated for design and construction purposes; and
WHEREAS, an invitation for bids was duly advertised on September 27, 2023 and, bids were opened on October 18, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the City received seven (7) bids and the City seSelected the lowest bidder, Northwest Demolition Inc. for a base bid amount of $667,300 plus additive alternative in the amount of $48,200 for a total contract amount of $715,500; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works staff is recommending that the City Council award the construction contract to Northwest Demolition Inc. for the Santa Rita Road Stabilization Project in an amount not to exceed $715,500; and authorize the Public Works Director to approve change orders, if necessary, for up to twenty percent contingency of the overall cost of the contract (totaling $143,100);; and
WHEREAS, the bid was responsive and the bidder is responsible having performed similar construction work; 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 the award of a construction contract to Northwest Demolition Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the construction of Santa Rita Road Stabilization Project in an amount not-to-exceed $715,500, and authorize the Public Works Director to approve change orders, if necessary, for up to twenty percent contingency of the overall cost of the contract (totaling $143,100).
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.
Reso. No. xx-23
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I certify that the foregoing resolution was p assed and adopted by the Counc il of the City of Richmond at a regular meeting thereof held October 24, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
CLERK OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
(SEAL)
Approved:
Mayor
Approved as to form:
City Attorney