RESOLUTION NO. ________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
APPROVING THE FINAL PAYMENT AND CLOSURE OF THE CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH WR FORDE ASSOCIATES, INC. AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER, OR THEIR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL
NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION AS NEEDED
WHEREAS, in early January 2020, the Port identified a leaking water line at the Point Potrero Marine Terminal (PPMT); and
WHEREAS, additional leaks were discovered in the underground mains and at the dock, with portions of the existing water system dating back to the 1940s; and
WHEREAS, the Port issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for repairs, and WR Forde Associates, Inc. (WR Forde) was selected as the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder; and
WHEREAS, the City Council awarded a Construction Agreement to WR Forde on May 19, 2020, with an initial lump sum payment of $23,275 for initial repairs and a contingency of $131,725 for unforeseen conditions and additional work, making the total agreement value $155,000; and
WHEREAS, the scope of work expanded to address additional leaks and include pavement repairs, resulting in a first change order increasing the contract price by $112,820.86, and a second change order increasing the contract price by $9,485.28, bringing the final contract price to $145,581.14; and
WHEREAS, a payment of $129,291.06 was made on July 8, 2020, and an invoice for the final payment of $16,290.08 was submitted by WR Forde on November 30, 2021; and
WHEREAS, due to a management transition, the final payment was delayed; and
WHEREAS, the Port now seeks to process the final payment and formally close out the project; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Richmond approves the final payment of $16,290.08 to WR Forde Associates, Inc. for the completion of the project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Richmond accepts the completed project; and authorize termination of the construction agreement with W.R.
Forde)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Richmond authorizes the City Manager, or their designee, to execute any and all necessary documentation to process the final payment and formally close out the agreement.
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I certify that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Richmond at a _________ meeting held on _____________ by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
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Clerk of the City of Richmond
(SEAL)
Approved:
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Mayor
Approved as to form:
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City Attorney