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Approve a resolution finding 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 Ullrich WTP Inherently Safer Disinfection Conversion project.
[Note: MBE/WBE goals will be established prior to issuance of this solicitation].
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Lead Department
Financial Services Department.
Managing Department
Financial Services 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 competitive sealed proposal selection has been completed.
Purchasing Language:
This request is for Council to authorize the use of the competitive sealed proposal method; therefore, no solicitation has yet been initiated.
For More Information:
Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department - Central Procurement at: FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500.
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.
It is recommended that this work be delivered under the CSP method of contracting. CSP is the alterna...
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