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RESOLUTION NO. xx-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2025–26 BUDGET,
APPROPRIATE $650,000 FROM THE WASTEWATER FUND, AND AWARD A
CONTRACT TO BKF ENGINEERS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES TO
SUPPORT THE FEASIBILITY STUDY OF THE KELLER BEACH SANITARY SEWER LINE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $780,000, INCLUDING A $130,000 CONTINGENCY FOR ANY APPROVED AMENDMENTS
WHEREAS, the City of Richmond ("City") entered into a second settlement agreement with San Francisco Baykeeper (Baykeeper) in 2018 after the City was failed to meet the terms of the 2016 Settlement Agreement regarding significant sanitary sewer overflows during wet rainy weather attributable to the condition of the City's sanitary sewer collection system; and
WHEREAS, the City agreed under the settlement agreement with Baykeeper to perform a complete condition assessment of the City's sewer collection system; and WHEREAS, Veolia, the City’s contractor, completed the condition assessment of the sanitary sewer collection system with the exception of the Keller Beach Sanitary Sewer (KBSS) line; and
WHEREAS, Baykeeper informed the City a condition assessment was also required for the KBSS line; and
WHEREAS, the City contracted with Coastland Engineers to perform the condition assessment of the KBSS line; and
WHEREAS, Coastland Engineers completed the condition assessment, and the report was adopted by City Council via Resolution 8-22 on January 3, 2022; and WHEREAS, the report was submitted to Baykeeper in March 2022 as part of the Annual Risk Assessment Analysis Report; and
WHEREAS, City staff reported to Baykeeper that a consultant would be hired to perform a Feasibility Study to determine the best solution regarding the KBSS line; and WHEREAS, City Council awarded a contract to Coastland Engineers via Resolution 111-22 on July 26, 2022; and
WHEREAS, due to situations beyond City Staff’s control, Coastland withdrew from the KBSS Feasibility Study in March 2023; and
WHEREAS, the project stalled following Coastland’s withdrawal, leaving the City without a consultant to complete the study; and
WHEREAS, the City was still required to fulfill the commitment made to Baykeeper; and
WHEREAS, on March 3, 2025, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for engineering design services; and
WHEREAS, fifty-three (53) prospective bidders downloaded the documents from BidsOnLine; and
WHEREAS, on April 18, 2025, three (3) proposals were received; and WHEREAS, each proposal was evaluated by a panel of Public Works staff based on responsiveness, qualifications, and ability to meet project deadlines and budget; and WHEREAS, the panel identified BKF Engineers as the best fit for engineering design services based upon their experience in similar projects and understanding of the project scope of work and approach to completing the project, and emphasis on a strong community engagement process; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends the approval of a contract with BKF Engineers for the Feasibility Study of the Keller Beach Sanitary Sewer Main in an amount not-to- exceed $780,000, which includes a contract amount of $650,000 plus a contingency amount of up to $130,000; and
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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 amends the Fiscal Year 2025–26 budget and appropriates $650,000 from the Wastewater Fund to support this project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council approves the award of a contract to BKF Engineers in an amount not to exceed $650,000, authorizes the City Manager, or their designee, to execute the contract; and authorizes the Director of Public Works, or their designee, to approve any contract amendments or change orders, if necessary, for a contingency amount not to exceed $130,000, for a total feasibility phase amount not to exceed $780,000.
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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CITY CLERK’S CERTIFICATION
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 August 19______, 2025, 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 August 19, 2025.
Pamela Christian, Clerk of the City of Richmond