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Approve a resolution finding the use of the Design-Build method of contracting, as authorized by Subchapter H, Chapter 2269 of the Texas Government Code, is the project delivery method that provides the best value to the City for the Shoal Creek - Emergency Landslide Repair project to repair the slope failure near the 2500 Block of North Lamar Boulevard. Related item #21.
[Note: This procurement is exempt from the City's MBE/WBE Program requirements as a public health and safety purchase.]
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Lead Department
Capital Contracting Office
Managing Department(s)
Watershed Protection Department
Fiscal Note
A Recommendation for Council Action with the not to exceed contract amount for the resultant contract will be presented to Council once the Design-Build selection has been completed.
Purchasing Language:
This request is for Council to authorize the use of the Design-Build method for a contract that will be procured pursuant to emergency procurement procedures.
For More Information:
Inquiries should be directed to the City Manager's Agenda Office, at 512-974-2991 or AgendaOffice@austintexas.gov.
NOTE: Respondents to this solicitation, and their representatives, shall direct inquiries to Rolando Fernandez, 512-974-7749 or Beverly Mendez, 512-974-3596.
Additional Backup Information:
State Statute governs construction procurement for municipalities. The standard method of contracting used for construction services is competitive bidding, where the contract is awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. Texas Government Code Chapter 2269 allows for methodologies alternate to low bidding method which may provide the best value to the municipality. These alternate methodologies include: Competitive Sealed proposals, Construction Manager- at-Risk, Design-Build, and Job Order Contracting. Texas Local Government Code Section 252.022(d) allows the City to adopt and use an alternative method such as Design-Build under Chapter 2269 of the ...
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