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RESOLUTION NO. xx-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH FJ&I ENGINEERING, INC. FOR THE MACDONALD AVENUE PEDESTRIAN CROSSING
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
WHEREAS, The Macdonald Avenue/Nicholl Park Location was highlighted as a priority location for pedestrian improvements by the Richmond Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC); and
WHEREAS the Macdonald Avenue Pedestrian Crossing Improvements Project is aimed at enhancing pedestrian safety and reducing injuries on public roads; and
WHEREAS the project has two funding sources: the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grant funding for construction in the amount of $269,568 , and the proposed City contribution in the amount of $50,000 from the General Capital Fund; and
WHEREAS, the City advertised an invitation for bids on September 23, 2025, through BidsOnline and bids were opened on October 9, 2025, the City had received nine (9) bids; and
WHEREAS, following a thorough review of the bids, staff determined that the apparent lowest bidder, FJ&I Engineering, Inc., was determined to have a proposal that is both responsive and responsible; and
WHEREAS, the required local match is 10% of the State grant amount.; and
WHEREAS, Staff recommends to use the unspent funds to supplement the Macdonald avenue pedestrian crossing improvement
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 finds and determines.
Section 2: The City Council hereby authorizes staff to enter into a construction agreement contract with FJ&I Engineering, Inc. for the Macdonald Avenue Pedestrian Crossing Improvements Project in an amount not-to-exceed $240,671
Section 3: The Public Works Director is authorized to approve change orders, if necessary, for a contingency amount of up to $36,101 which is 15% of the contract amount, for a potential total contract amount of $276,772.
Section 4: The City Council hereby authorizes the transfer and appropriation of unspent funds in the amount of $39,268 from Project 07001 Metrowalk Transit Village Close-out to Project 23043 Macdonald avenue pedestrian crossing improvement.
Section 5: This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
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I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution of the City Council of the City of Richmond was duly passed and adopted at a meeting thereof held November 18, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
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NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
CLERK OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
(SEAL)
Approved:
Mayor
Approved as to form:
City Attorney