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City of Richmond
Sole Source Justification
THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AND APPROVED PRIOR TO ANY PURCHASE Contact the Purchasing Division and discuss your rationale before completing this form. If Purchasing can help you make this a competitive purchase, then this form will not be required.
Attach this completed/approved form to requisitions when competitive quotes/bids/proposals are not solicited. (Required for requisitions > $3,000)
Requested Sole Source Supplier:
Company Name: Rambol Americas Engineering Solutions Inc - Contact Name: Sarah Manzano Address: 333 Bush Street Suite 2500
City: San Francisco State: CA Zip Code: 94104
Phone Number (415) 426-5011 E-Mail [email protected] Duration of Contract:
Estimated Cost: $ 263,400 Funding Source (Account String) 15061219-400201 Is the product/service IT related? Yes_No X If Yes, please attach the approved IT Authorization Form For Product: Is the recommended company the manufacturer of the product? Yes No X For Product: Does the manufacturer sell the items) through distributors? Yes_ No X Description of Product or Service:
Describe the full scope of work or service contemplated including installation if required; items should include brand, model and part number if applicable; (if additional space is needed, include them in a separate page) The scope of work is to support the City in its annual review of the Chevron Richmond Refinery's compliance report for the Modernization Project CUP No. PLN11-089 for the next five years. Each year, Ramboll will review Chevron's Annual Compliance Report, assess construction and operational emissions, and conduct an independent evaluation of Chevron's compliance with the conditions in the Mitigation, Monitoring and Reporting Plan. Ramboll will summarize Chevron's compliance into a summary report for publication online. For two years of the proposed five year period, Ramboll will prepare and present to the Planning Commission it summary report.
Sole Source Rationale: PLEASE ANSWER ALL THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: Explain why the recommended company is the only company that can meet the requirement. Address the following: Are there any other companies who can do this job? What condition (e.g. technological superiority, or performance risks, etc.) exists so that the recommended company has a significant advantage over any other company who can do this job? It is important to sufficiently address the key reason for awarding an order/contract without soliciting competitive bids. The rational must be clear and convincing, avoiding generalities and unsupported conclusions.
Ramboll is uniquely qualified for this continued work as Ramboll has a deep understanding of CEQA, Bay Area air quality regulations, and the Modernization Project. In 2011, Ramboll supported the City on the preparation of the Modernization Project EIR. Ramboll also prepared emission calculations tools based on the EIR for Chevron to track Project emissions from construction and operation. Further, Ramboll has supported the emissions review of the Project since construction started in 2016 to ensure Chevron achieves its no net increase of emissions. Other firms would take significant time to understand the Modernization Project and are able to ensure an accurate comparison from baseline emissions in the EIR.
(if additional space is needed, include them in a separate page) Page | 1 Sole Source Form - Rev. May 12, 2016
Complete the following checklist
A specific contractor is the only source of the required item because (check all that apply):
The required items are proprietary to the Contractor, and contractor solely transacts (sells) direct to the customer. (There are no dealers or distributors for contractor).
The required items are proprietary to the Contractor, and contractor does not sell direct to the customer. Contractor solely distributes the item or service through only one dealer or distributor in the United States. (There are no dealers or distributors for contractor).
Note: If item or service is available from more than one source, the item or service may be treated as proprietary, but must be competitively solicited from multiple (two or more) sources.
A specific item is needed:
- To be compatible or interchangeable with existing hardware As spare or replacement hardware For the repair or modification of existing hardware Federal or state grant names vendor as condition of funding. (Attach copy of grant that names vendor)
There is a substantial risk in contracting with any other contractor, (e.g., only one contractor has been successful to date in implementing a difficult manufacturing process or the services sought). In a brief explanation, provide supporting evidence of why other contractors are considered to be unable to overcome the substantial risk.
The Chevron Modernization project EIR committed to a no net increase in various types of emissions from baseline. Per the EIR commitment Chevron cannot take credit for emission reductions resulting form other rule making that became effective after the project. Ramboll is uniquely qualified with the knowledge and background to ensure this is the case given their years of experience on this project.
Continuation of prior Work - Additional item, service or work required, but not known to have been needed when the original order was placed with vendor, and it is not feasible or practicable to contract separately for the additional need. Provide brief explanation and supporting evidence. (if additional space is needed, include them in a separate page) 2 Page
I acknowledge the City's requirements for soliciting competitive quotes/bids for purchases over $3,000.00 and the criteria for justification for Sole Source purchases. I have gathered the required information, have made a concerted effort to review comparable/equal equipment/services (e.g., market research), and further affirm that there is no conflict of interest involved in the selection made.
Department: Community Development
Requester Name and Title: Lina Velasco, Director of Community Development Note: Requester must be able to defend this justification.
Date: 06/10/26 Phone: 510-620-6841
Department Director (Print) Lina Velasco _ (Sign) Lina Velasco Date: 6/10/26 Submit completed form to the Purchasing Division (Prior to submission to City Manager) Finance Director:
APPROVED: Emily Combs DATE: / /
NOT APPROVED: COMMENTS:
City Manager City Clerk Attesting to Council Approval
(Under $10,000.00) (Over $10,000.00) (Copy of Minutes may be substituted) Note: Richmond Municipal Code Section 2.52.326 Sole Source Procurement requires final approval by the City Manager and/or City Council. Sole Source must be approved by Finance Director, PRIOR to Council Approval.
PROCEDURE
Sole Source purchase/service are exceptions to the normal bidding process and require a detailed justification. In processing Sole Source requests for supplies, services and/or equipment, the Purchasing Division adheres to and is governed by the principles set forth in City of Richmond Municipal Code Section 2.52.326 Sole Source Procurement.
If you are requesting a particular vendor, brand or product, you must make this fact clear on your Sole Source form.
Your request will then be restrictive and non-competitive, and will fall into a sole source category. If the sole source justification is approved, the requisition can be expedited without the normal bidding requirements.
Such a request should not be made unless you are confident that your request is reasonable and appropriately justified to meet the City's requirements and withstand any possible audit. The City's requirements and the format for submitting such requests are contained herein. Sole Source form must be signed by authorized department representatives). The certification will remain on file for audit purposes.
The following factors DO NOT apply to sole source requests and should not be included in your sole source justification. They will not be considered and only tend to confuse the evaluation process.
1. Personal preference for product or vendor.
2. Cost, vendor performance, and local service (these are generally considered award factors in competitive bidding).
3. Features which exceed the minimum department requirements. 3 | Page