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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA,
TO AUTHORIZE THE EMERGENCY JUSTIFICATION OF THE SLUDGE
THICKENER PROJECT LOCATED AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT
PLANT LOCATED IN RICHMOND, CA , FOR $13,000,000 AND A 15.25%
CONTINGENCY
WHEREAS, the City of Richmond and Veolia Water (Veolia) have implemented the Sludge Thickener Project at the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), which is managed and operated by Veolia; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Project is to ensure the City’s compliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit #CA0038539, which regulates discharge wastewater to the San Francisco Bay in addition to the treatment and proper disposal of biosolids (sludge); and
WHEREAS, the Project replaces unreliable infrastructure, improves treatment operating efficiency, complies with future discharge regulations and biosolids handling, and improves the functionality of the existing WWTP; and
WHEREAS, the improvements were identified through previous planning efforts, including the 2010 WWTP Master Plan and the 2016 WWTP Facility Plan; and
WHEREAS, on April 23, 2021, the City received two (2) Design-Build bids for the Project, from Myers and Sons Construction and Overaa Construction; and
WHEREAS, qualified City staff and consultants reviewed the proposals and selected Myers and Sons Construction as the preferred Design-Build Contractor, as memorialized in the attached memo dated April 23, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the total project cost will not exceed $13,000,000 and a 15.25% contingency will be paid from the Wastewater Enterprise Fund; and
WHEREAS, the Water Resource Rec overy Division of the Public Works Department will continue managing the project Task Authorization to Veolia and Veolia Water West Operating Services, Inc. will continue managing the subcontracts with Myers and Sons Construction.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richmond, as follows:
Section 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct, and this City Council hereby so finds and determines:
Section 2. The Water Resource Recovery Division of the Public Works Department shall approve the emergency justification for the Sludge Thickener Project.
Section 3. The Contract and all Amendments shall be managed by Veolia Water and a subcontract issued to Myers and Sons Construction for the construction of the Sludge Thickener Project.
Section 4. The total cost of the Sludge Thickener Project for construction shall not exceed $13,000,000, along with a 15.25% contingency, without City Council approval.
Section 5. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
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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 on July 2, 2024, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
CLERK OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
(SEAL)
Approved:
Mayor
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 by the City Council of the City of Richmond at a regular meeting held on July 2, 2024.
Pamela Christian, Clerk of the City of Richmond
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