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RESOLUTION NO. ____
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE HOUSING
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A
RESOLUTION APPROVING LANDSCAPING SERVICES CONTRACT WITH BRIGHTVIEW LANDSCAPE SERVICES, INC., FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $230,000, WITH A TERM BEGINNING AUGUST 20, 2025, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027
WHEREAS, Richmond Housing Authority (RHA) owns and manages 100 units of rental housing; and
WHEREAS, RHA entered into a Public Housing Authority Recovery and Sustainability (PHARS) agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and
WHEREAS, RHA remains obligated and committed to performing all HUD required functions, and providing quality service to local program participants; and
WHEREAS, the RHA requires comprehensive landscaping services to maintain Nystrom Village, including its common areas, the Hacienda Express Lot, and both occupied and vacant unit backyards, ensuring a safe, aesthetically pleasing, and well-maintained environment for its residents; and
WHEREAS, a Request for Proposals (RFP) for landscaping services was released on April 24, 2025, resulting in 19 prospective bidders downloading the RFP and 6 bids being received by the RHA; and
WHEREAS, one bidder, BWD Gardens, was disqualified for not submitting a complete bid packet; and
WHEREAS, the remaining bids were evaluated by a team consisting of one RHA staff member, one Parks Department member, and one Community Development Department member; and
WHEREAS, Brightview Landscape Services, Inc. received the highest average score of 80 points during the evaluation process; and
WHEREAS, the proposed contract with Brightview Landscape Services, Inc. is for a two-year term, commencing on August 20, 2025, and concluding on June 30, 2027; and
WHEREAS, the total estimated two-year cost for these landscaping services, including both fixed and estimated variable services, is approximately $230,000.00, subject to actual usage of on-demand services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA THAT the Executive Director is hereby authorized to execute a two-year contract with Brightview Landscape Services, Inc. for landscaping services at Nystrom Village, for an estimated cost not to exceed $230,000.00, with a term beginning August 20, 2025, and ending on June 30, 2027.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Executive Director is hereby authorized to take all actions necessary to implement this resolution.
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The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Richmond at a special meeting thereof held on August 19, 2025, by the
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following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
Chairperson
[SEAL]
Attest:
Secretary
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 at a Special Housing Authority Meeting held on August 19, 2025.
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CLERK OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY