Reso. No. xx-25
RESOLUTION NO. xx-26
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO FBD VANGUARD CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE RICHMOND ART AND
LIGHTING SAFETY AND ACCESSIBILITY PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Richmond Art and Lighting Safety and Accessibility Project (Project) is a revitalization effort focused on the Macdonald, Barrett, and San Pablo Avenue undercrossings beneath Interstate 80. By supplementing the existing and future wall murals with enhanced lighting and accessibility enhancements, the project aims to transform these wide, naturally dark spaces into vibrant and safe pedestrian corridors; and
WHEREAS, in September 2022, the City was awarded grant funding from the State of California Department of Transportation in the amount of $4,000,000 and in March 2026, the City Council approved $700,000 in additional General Capital Funds to support the project; and
WHEREAS, an invitation for bids for the Project was duly advertised on December 22, 2025, bids were opened on January 27, 2026, and the City received two (2) bids; and
WHEREAS, on January 27, 2026, FBD Vanguard Construction, Inc. submitted a proposal in the amount of $3,252,107, which is within budget. Staff have reviewed the proposal, verified references, and determined it to be responsive and responsible; and
WHEREAS, staff recommend awarding a construction contract FBD Vanguard Construction, Inc. in the amount of $3,252,107 and further recommends that the City Council authorize additional budget authority in the amount of $325,211 (equal to ten percent of the contract amount) for City-controlled contingency to be used only for Director-approved change orders; and
WHEREAS, staff also recommend authorizing the Director of Public Works to approve change orders, if necessary, up to the City-controlled contingency amount of $325,211; and
WHEREAS, by the Agenda Report (“Agenda Report”) accompanying this resolution the City Council has been provided with additional information supporting this action.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richmond that:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby finds the above recitals are true and correct and has served, together with the Agenda Report, as the basis for this action.
SECTION 2. The City Council authorizes the award of a construction contract to FBD Vanguard Construction, Inc. for the Richmond Art and Lighting Safety and Accessibility Project in the amount of $3,252,107. The City Council further authorizes separate contingency budget authority in the amount of $325,211 (equal to ten percent of the contract amount), to be used solely for Director-approved change orders.
SECTION 3. The City Manager, or designee, is authorized to execute the construction contract and to take all necessary administrative steps to facilitate completion of the Project.
SECTION 4. The Director of Public Works is authorized to approve change orders, if necessary, using the City-controlled contingency funds in an amount not to exceed $325,211.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk is designated as the custodian of the documents comprising the record of proceedings relating to this action, which shall be maintained at Richmond City Hall, 450 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, California 94804.
SECTION 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and adoption.
Reso. No. xx-25
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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 June 16, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
CLERK OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
(SEAL)
Approved:
Mayor
Approved as to form:
City Attorney