R-11-08-25-9D1 - 8/25/2011RESOLUTION NO. R -11-08-25-9D1
WHEREAS, Texas Local Government Code, Section 271.113(a) allows governmental entities
to use certain methods other than competitive bidding in entering into contracts for construction of
facilities, as defined therein, and
WHEREAS, the City of Round Rock is considering using an alternative method other than
competitive bidding in entering into a contract for the remodel and construction of the 615 East Palm
Valley Boulevard Campus ("Project"), and
WHEREAS, the statute requires that a project -by -project determination be made as to what
method provides the best value for the governmental entity in relation to a particular project, and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined that this Project would be best served by utilizing the
"Competitive Sealed Proposal" method, and
WHEREAS, Texas Local Government Code, Section 271.114(a) mandates a time requirement
that the "governing body of a governmental entity that is considering a construction contract using a
method specified by Section 271.113(a) other than competitive bidding must, before advertising,
determine which method provides the best value for the governmental entity," and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to comply with all requirements of the statute, Now
Therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS,
In accordance with Texas Local Government Code §271.114(a), the Council has determined
that "Competitive Sealed Proposal" is the delivery method which provides the best value for the City
for the remodel and construction of the 615 East Palm Valley Boulevard Campus.
The City Council hereby finds and declares that written notice of the date, hour, place and
subject of the meeting at which this Resolution was adopted was posted and that such meeting was
open to the public as required by law at all times during which this Resolution and the subject matter
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hereof were discussed, considered and formally acted upon, all as required by the Open Meetings Act,
Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended.
RESOLVED this 25th day of August, 2011.
ATTEST:
SARA L. WHITE, City Secretary
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ALAN MCGRAW, Mayor
City of Round Rock, Texas
ROUND ROCK, TEXAS
PURPOSE. PASSION. PROSPERITY
City Council Agenda Summary Sheet
Agenda Item No. 9D1.
Agenda Caption:
Consider a resolution determining that "Competitive Sealed Proposal" is the delivery
method which provides the best value for the City for the remodel and construction of the
615 East Palm Valley Blvd Project.
Meeting Date: August 25, 2011
Department: General Services
Staff Person making presentation: Larry Madsen
Construction Manager
Item Summary:
Effective September 1, 2001, Texas Local Government Code Section 271.113 allows cities to use certain methods
other than competitive bidding in entering into contracts for construction of facilities. One such method is
"Competitive Sealed Proposal." Section 271.114 (a) mandates that the "governing body of an entity that is
considering a construction contract using a method specified by section 271.113 (a) other than competitive bidding
must, before advertising, determine which method provides the best value to the government entity."
On August 12, 2010, an agreement with KA Hickman Architects was executed for professional architectural and
interior design services for the remodel of the 615 East Palm Valley Blvd Campus.
Cost: N/A
Source of Funds: N/A
Date of Public Hearing (if required): N/A
Recommended Action: Approval