Approve $299,797 contract to plan relocation of historic SS Red Oak Victory ship
In Plain English
The historic World War II ship currently sits at the Richmond port and needs to be moved to a new location. Liftech Consultants will create detailed plans and preliminary design work for the relocation project. If approved, the contract runs through June 2027 and costs $299,797.
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Contract with Liftech Consultants, Inc. for planning and design services for the relocation of the SS Red Oak Victory
6 to 1
Why This Vote Matters
Richmond approved a $299,797 contract with Liftech Consultants to plan the relocation of the SS Red Oak Victory, a historic World War II ship currently docked at the Richmond port. The consulting firm will create detailed plans and preliminary designs for moving the ship to a new location, with work continuing through June 2027. The council approved the contract with broad support in a 6-1 vote, with Sue Wilson casting the lone dissenting vote. This represents the planning phase for what will likely be a much larger and more expensive relocation project for the historic vessel.
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