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RESOLUTION NO. xx-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AWARD OF EMERGENCY CONTRACT AND FINAL PAYMENT TO W.R.
FORDE CONSTRUCTION, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $42,740, AND
ACCEPTING THE RICHMOND PARKWAY GUARDRAIL REPLACEMENT PROJECT AS
COMPLETE
WHEREAS, on May 23, 2025, a fire severely damaged approximately 250 linear feet of guardrail and wooden posts on the Richmond Parkway bridge near Goodrick Avenue, leaving the structure unable to provide adequate protection and creating a significant risk that vehicles could exit the roadway and travel down the embankment in the event of an accident; and WHEREAS, repairs were deemed an emergency to mitigate the immediate public safety risk and potential City liability. Under Richmond Municipal Code (RMC) §2.52.334, an emergency is defined as any threat to public health, welfare, or safety, and staff are authorized to make or authorize emergency procurements with as much competition as practicable under the circumstances; and
WHEREAS, in compliance with RMC §2.52.334, City staff solicited competitive quotes and obtained two bids, from W.R. Forde Construction, Inc. and Bay Hawk, Inc; and WHEREAS, City staff obtained quotes from two contractors, W.R. Forde Construction, Inc. and Bay Hawk, Inc. where W.R. Forde submitted the lowest bid at $42,740.00; and WHEREAS, staff recommends that the City Council adopt this resolution to formally recognize the emergency procurement, accept the project as complete, and authorize contract closeout and final payment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richmond as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council finds and affirms that the foregoing recitals are true and correct.
SECTION 2. The City Council authorizes the Public Works Department to execute an emergency contract and make final payment to W.R. Forde Construction, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $42,740.
SECTION 3. The City Council accepts the Richmond Parkway Guardrail Replacement project, performed by W.R. Forde Construction, Inc., as complete.
SECTION 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage. ******************
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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 November 4, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
CLERK OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
(SEAL)
Approved:
Mayor
Approved as to form:
City Attorney