Reso. No. xx-24
RESOLUTION NO. xx-24
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO AZUL WORKS, INC. FOR THE SHIELDS-REID PARK IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT
WHEREAS, Shields Reid Park, a 5.17-acre park in the North Richmond neighborhood is in need of renovation; and
WHEREAS, in December, 2021, the City was awarded grant funding from the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $8,000,000, providing the City of Richmond grant funding for construction of the Shields Reid Park Improvement Project (Project); and
WHEREAS, an invitation for bids for the Project was duly advertised on March 13, 2024, bids were opened on April 3, 2024, and the City received six (6) bids; and
WHEREAS, City staff determined that Azul Works, Inc. bid is responsive and responsible; and
WHEREAS, staff desires Council to award a construction contract to Azul Works, Inc., for the Project in an amount not-to-exceed $4,088,240.31 for the base bid and add alternates, and authorize the Public Works Director to approve change orders, if necessary, for a contract contingency amount of $410,000; and
WHEREAS, grant funds from the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program for the Shields Reid Park Improvement Project, are sufficient to fund the cost of construction.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, 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.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, that the City Council hereby authorizes the award of a construction contract to Azul Works, Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the construction of the Shields Reid Park Improvement Project in an amount not to- exceed $4,088,240.31.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, the City Council hereby authorizes the Public Works Director to approve change orders, if necessary, for a contract contingency amount of $410,000.
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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I certify that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Richmond at a regular meeting thereof held May 21, 2024, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Reso. No. xx-24
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
CLERK OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
(SEAL)
Approved:
Mayor
Approved as to form:
City Attorney