July 28, 2026
Economic Development
Richmond Housing Authority (RHA)
DATE: July 28, 2026
TO: Chair Martinez and Members of the Board of
Commissioners of the Richmond Housing Authority
(RHA)
FROM:
Nannette Beacham, Director of Economic Development
Antoinette Terrell, RHA Executive Director
Gregory Palomino, Administrative Assistant
SUBJECT:
Contract with West Peak Builders, Inc. for Residential
Plumbing Services
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The proposed two-year contract in an amount not to exceed $150,000 will be funded through a combination of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) Capital Fund Grant resources, the Richmond
Housing Authority’s annual operating subsidy allocation, and rental income from public housing tenants. Funding
is included within the approved Fiscal Year 2026–2027
budget and will be budgeted accordingly in future fiscal years (Account Strings: 44545191-400544,
42141191-400540). There is no impact on the General
Fund.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
None.
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
The Richmond Housing Authority requires a qualified
plumbing contractor to provide on-call plumbing services, maintenance, repairs, and emergency response for RHA
owned housing units and facilities to maintain safe living conditions and ensure continued operation of building
systems.
AGENDA
REPORT
July 28, 2026
RECOMMENDED ACTION: ADOPT a resolution to APPROVE a contract with West Peak Builders, Inc. for residential plumbing services with a not-to-exceed amount of $150,000 for a two-year term
beginning July 28, 2026, and terminating June 30, 2028 – Richmond Housing Authority (Antoinette Terrell/Greg
Palomino/Nannette Beacham 510-621-1300).
DISCUSSION:
The Richmond Housing Authority (RHA) manages Nystrom Village, a 100-unit residential property consisting of duplex buildings originally constructed in 1941. Due to the ongoing maintenance needs of occupied residential units, plumbing services are periodically required for both routine and emergency maintenance situations.
Services required tend to be:
● Diagnosis and repair of plumbing leaks, clogs, and system malfunctions. ● Repair or replacement of pipes, valves, fixtures, and related components. ● Water heater maintenance and/or replacement.
● Sewer and drain line cleaning and repair and installation of clean-outs. ● Emergency response for issues such as sewer backups or burst pipes.
To identify qualified contractors, RHA issued a Request for Qualifications for as-needed residential plumbing services through Bids Online on January 22, 2026. RHA held a pre-bid meeting on February 10, 2026, and proposals were due on February 24, 2026. (Attachment 1).
A total of 335 vendors were notified of the Request for Qualifications, seven vendors downloaded the solicitation documents, and RHA received two proposals (Attachment 2). One proposal was deemed non-responsive because it omitted multiple required submission items and was not advanced for further consideration. The remaining proposal, submitted by West Peak Builders, Inc., was determined to be responsive and responsible, with qualifications and pricing that provide good value to RHA (Attachment 3).
Therefore, staff recommend that RHA adopt the resolution to enter into a contract with West Peak Builders, Inc. to provide as-needed residential plumbing services at Nystrom Village for a two-year term beginning July 21, 2026, and terminating June 30, 2028, with an amount not to exceed $150,000 (Attachment 4). This contract will help RHA address plumbing maintenance and repairs as well as emergency services in a timely manner while maintaining safe and habitable living conditions for residents (Attachment 5).
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – As-Needed Residential Plumbing Contractor RFQ Attachment 3 – Bid Summary
Attachment 2 – West Peak Builders, Inc. Bid
July 28, 2026
Attachment 5 – Resolution
Attachment 4 – Contract