Posting Language
Title
Approve a resolution finding that the use of the Competitive Sealed Proposal method of contracting, as authorized by Subchapter D, Chapter 2269 of the Texas Government Code, is the project delivery method that provides the best value to the City for the finish-out of a shell tenant space at the City's Permitting and Development Center (PDC) related to the PDC Community Creativity Center.
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Lead Department
Economic Development.
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 Competitive Sealed Proposal selection has been completed.
Purchasing Language:
This request is for Council to authorize the use of the Competitive Sealed Proposal; therefore, no solicitation has yet been initiated.
For More Information:
Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Director, Economic Development Department, 512-974-3131.
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 Competitive Sealed Proposal (CSP) under Chapter 2269 of the Texas Government Code if such a method provides a better value for the City.
CSP Description: It is recommended that this work be delivered under the CSP method of contracting set forth in state statutes. CSP is the alternative delivery method most closely related to traditional competitive bidding. The principal difference is that the City makes its selectio...
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