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Public Works
DATE: August 26, 2025
TO: Mayor Martinez and Members of the City Council
FROM:
Daniel Chavarria, PE, Director of Public Works
Robert Armijo, PE, Deputy Director of Public Works / City Engineer
Dan Santos, Assistant Engineer
Subject:
Adopt a Resolution Approving a Construction Agreement
with A. Teichert & Son Inc. for the 2025 Paving Project – Rubberized Cape Seal
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The proposed $5,083,970.10 expenditure is included within the approved fiscal year 2025-2026 budget (the
construction agreement award is $4,621,791.00 and a 10
percent contingency amount up to $462,179.10).
Funding for this project is available from the California Senate Bill 1 (SB1) Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) Fund, State Gas Tax Fund, Measure J
Fund and General Capital Fund for a total project budget of $7,557,249. The City also secured a $182,000
Rubberized Pavement Grant from CalRecycle to partially
offset eligible project costs.
Account Strings: 10234431-400645-23077, 11931031-
400645-23077, 20136031-400645-23077, 20236031-
400645-23077 and 10636031-400645-23077
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
N/A
AGENDA
REPORT
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STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
The City of Richmond is responsible for maintaining
public infrastructure in a manner that ensures safety,
accessibility, and long-term serviceability. Preventive maintenance, including rubberized cape sealing, is a
cost-effective strategy that extends pavement life,
improves ride quality, and reduces future rehabilitation costs. To implement this year’s pavement preservation
strategy, the City must award a construction contract for the 2025 Paving Project – Rubberized Cape Seal.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: ADOPT a resolution approving a construction agreement with A. Teichert & Son Inc. for the 2025 Paving Project – Rubberized Cape Seal in an amount not to exceed
$4,621,791; and AUTHORIZE the director of public works
to approve change orders, if necessary, for a contingency amount up to $462,179.10, for a total construction phase cost not to exceed $5,083,970.10 – Public Works
Department (Dan Santos 510-620-6645/Robert Armijo
510-620-5477).
DISCUSSION:
The 2025 Cape Seal Pavement Preservation Project is part of the City of Richmond’s ongoing effort to preserve and extend the life of its roadway network through preventive maintenance. The scope of work includes asphalt rubber chip sealing, slurry sealing, crack sealing, and the reapplication of pavement striping and markings on various residential and arterial streets throughout the City. This project also includes necessary concrete and utility adjustments to ensure Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance and surface uniformity. These improvements support the City’s Pavement Management Program objectives and contribute to long-term PCI improvements across targeted corridors. Road segments identified for treatment are distributed city-wide and include locations in the Hilltop, Iron Triangle, Marina Bay, and East Richmond neighborhoods.
To fund the project, the City is utilizing revenue from the state’s Senate Bill 1 (SB1) Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) program. This is a restricted- use fund specifically designated for transportation infrastructure improvements. In addition, the project is supported by a $182,000 Rubberized Pavement Grant from CalRecycle, awarded in April 2025.
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On June 16, 2025, the City publicly advertised the construction contract through BidsOnline, its procurement portal. On July 15, 2025, the City received three (3) bids.
Below is the final canvass of bids in order of increasing bid amount:
Lowest Bidders Contractor Bid ($)
1 Gloria Washington Trucking $120,000.00
2 A Teichert & Son Inc. $4,621,791.00
3 Pavement Coatings Co. $5,457,357.79
City staff reviewed the bid submitted by Gloria Washington Trucking. Upon evaluation, it was determined that the proposal did not meet the minimum requirements outlined in the bid documents. Specifically, the bid indicated the firm intended to provide only trucking support as a subcontractor and not perform the full scope of construction work required under the contract. As a result, the bid was disqualified from further consideration.
A. Teichert & Son Inc. was the next lowest, responsive and responsible bidder. The contractor met all project specifications and demonstrated the necessary qualifications, experience, and capacity to execute the required work. A. Teichert & Son Inc. is currently registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations and holds a valid license with the Contractors State License Board.
Following a comprehensive review and evaluation of all bid submissions, City staff recommends that the City Council approve a resolution to award a construction agreement to A. Teichert & Son Inc. in an amount not to exceed $4,621,791.00. City staff further recommends authorizing the Director of Public Works to approve contract change orders, if necessary, for a contingency amount up to $462,179.10 (10%), bringing the total not-to-exceed construction phase cost to $5,083,970.10.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – Resolution
Attachment 2 – Proposed Construction Agreement
Attachment 3 – 2025 Paving Project – Rubberized Cape Seal Locations Attachment 4 – Bid Summary
Attachment 5 – Bid Tabulation
Attachment 6 – Grant Award Notice to Proceed
Attachment 7 – Bid Disqualification Letter – Gloria Washington Trucking, Inc.