RESOLUTION NO. xx-25________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO A TASK ORDER WITH VEOLIA WATER WEST
OPERATING SERVICES AND INCREASING THE TOTAL PROJECT AUTHORITY
FOR THE FERRY POINT SEWER PUMP STATION PROJECT, ACCEPTING THE
PROJECT AS COMPLETE, AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF THE NOTICE OF
COMPLETION AND RELEASE OF CONTRACTOR SECURITY
WHEREAS, the City of Richmond entered into an agreement with Veolia Water West Operating Services (“Veolia”) to provide contract operations support, project management, and administrative services for the Ferry Point Sewer Pump Station Project, located at the intersection of Brickyard Cove Road and Dornan Drive; and
WHEREAS, the Ferry Point Sewer Pump Station Project replaces an aging and undersized pump station, improving the reliability of the City’s wastewater collection system and service to the surrounding community; and
WHEREAS, during construction, design refinements and site improvements were implemented to enhance the visual and environmental compatibility of the facility, resulting in approved change orders and adjustments to the original scope of work; and
WHEREAS, during final cost reconciliation, staff identified that a contractor credit associated with Change Order No. 2 had been applied only to the cost of the change order rather than deducted from the original contract value, resulting in total project expenditures exceeding the previously authorized amount; and
WHEREAS, Veolia agreed to reduce the standard markup to nine percent (9%), and staff has determined that an amendment in the amount of $131,366.80 is required to reconcile final project costs, increasing the total project authority to $2,864,109; and
WHEREAS, appropriation of additional funding in the amount of $131,366.80 is required to close out the project; and
WHEREAS, the Project is funded through the Wastewater Enterprise Fund (Fund 4003) and has no impact on the General Fund; and
WHEREAS, the Ferry Point Sewer Pump Station Project has been completed in accordance with the approved plans, specifications, contract documents, and applicable City of Richmond standards, and the Director of Public Works recommends the project be accepted as complete.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Richmond adopts the following:
Section 1. The City Council finds and determines that the facts, findings, and statements contained in the Agenda Report associated with this Resolution are true and correct and are hereby incorporated herein by reference as though fully set forth.
Section 2. The City Council approves an amendment to the task order with Veolia Water West Operating Services to increase the total project authority by $131,366.80, for a revised not- to-exceed amount of $2,864,109.00.
Section 3. The City Council approves an appropriation in the amount of $131,366.80 to close out the project.
Section 3. The City Council accepts the Ferry Point Sewer Pump Station Project (CIP No. 01U10), completed by Thompson Builders, Inc., of Novato, California, as complete in accordance with the approved plans, specifications, contract documents, and applicable City standards.
Section 4. The City Clerk is authorized and directed to file the Notice of Completion for the Ferry Point Sewer Pump Station Project with the Contra Costa County Recorder’s Office, provided there are no outstanding liens or stop notices.
Section 5. The City Engineer is authorized and directed to release the contractor’s bonds and retention payment in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and contract provisions, provided there are no outstanding liens or stop notices.
Section 6. The City Clerk is designated as the custodian of records for all documents and materials related to this Resolution and the Project file, which shall be maintained at the Office of the City Clerk, 450 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, California 94804.
Section 7. 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 March 17, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
CLERK OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
(SEAL)
Approved:
Mayor
Approved as to form:
City Attorney