RESOLUTION NO. __24
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH KEARNS AND W EST FOR
MEETING FACILITATION AND PUBLIC OUTREACH COORDINATION SERVICES
RELATING TO THE KELLER BEACH SANITARY SEWER PROJECT, FOR A
THREE YEAR PERIOD WITH TWO OPTIONAL ONE-YEAR EXTENSION YEARS
WHEREAS, on July 26, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution 111-22, authorizing the City to enter into a contract with an engineering firm to perform a feasibility study for fixing the Keller Beach Sanitary Sewer line; and
WHEREAS, the preliminary findings from the feasibility study was presented in April 2023 to the community and was not well-received,which caused City Council to direct staff to amend the scope of work to address public concerns; and
WHEREAS, upon receiving City Council’s direction to amend the scope of work, the engineering firm withdrew from the project and terminated the contract with the City; and
WHEREAS, the City is inclined to not repeat the past events and utilize a public outreach and facilitation firm to conduct meeting facilitation and public outreach coordination services; and
WHEREAS, Kearns & West is a reputable firm specializing in facilitating public outreach and will serve as a crucial part of addressing the Keller Beach Sanitary Sewer Project by acting as the facilitator for public meetings and liaison to the public; and
WHEREAS, Kearns & West’s expertise and experience will allow the City to obtain the services of an engineering consultant that will perform the feasibility study, and keep the public informed; and
WHEREAS, the selection of Kearns & West is based on the piggyback procurement method, utilizing the existing contract awarded to Kearns & West by the City of Pacifica through a competitive bidding process, which included services related to public outreach and community engagement; and
WHEREAS, the piggyback procurement complies with Richmond Municipal Code Section 2.52.330; and
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 City Council hereby authorizes staff to enter into a contract with Kearns & West for Public Outreach and Community Engagement services related to the Keller Beach Sanitary Sewer Project, based on the piggyback procurement method utilizing the City of Pacifica’s existing contract, with a total contract amount not to exceed $365,185 (which includes a 3% contingency for unforeseen costs due to unscheduled meetings, additional outreach and direct costs.); for the duration of the three (3) year contract with the two (2) optional one (1)-year extensions for a not to exceed total amount of $270,000 for both extension years.
Section 3: This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. **********************
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution of the Council of the City of Richmond was duly passed and adopted at a meeting thereof held April 15, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTENTION:
___________PAMELA CHRISTIAN___________
CLERK OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
Approved:
Mayor
Approved as to form:
City Attorney