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RESOLUTION NO. R-12-09-27-G2
WHEREAS, Texas Local Government Code, Section 271.113(a) allows governmental entities
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to use certain methods other than competitive bidding in entering into contracts for construction of
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facilities, as defined therein, and
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WHEREAS, the City of Round Rock is considering using an alternative method other than ;
competitive bidding in entering into a contract for the Rabb House Improvements ("Project"), and
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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
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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
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS,
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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 Rabb House Improvements.
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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
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open to the public as required by law at all times during which this Resolution and the subject matter
hereof were discussed, considered and formally acted upon, all as required by the Open Meetings Act,
Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended.
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RESOLVED this 27th day of September, 2012.
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ALAN MCGRAW, Mayor
City of Round Rock, Texas
ATTEST:
SARA L. WHITE, City Clerk
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ROUND ROCK,TEXAS City Council Agenda Summary Sheet
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PURPOSE.PASSION.PROSPERITY.
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Agenda Item No. G2.
Consider a resolution determining that "Competitive Sealed Proposal' is the delivery
method which provides the best value for the City for the Rabb House Improvements l
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Agenda Caption: Project.
Meeting Date: September 27, 2012
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Department: Parks and Recreation
Staff Person making presentation: Rick Atkins
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Parks and Recreation Director
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Item Summary:
Effective September 1, 2011, Texas Government Code Chapter 2267 allows cities to use certain methods other than
competitive bidding in entering into contracts for construction of facilities. One such method is "Competitive Sealed
Proposals", as stated in Section 2267.056 (a) " The governing body of a governmental entity that considers a
construction contract using a method authorized by this chapter other than competitive bidding must, before
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advertising, determine which method provides the best value for the governmental entity." i
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Staff believes this delivery method provides the best value to the City for the construction of the Rabb House
Improvements Project. The project schedule has the project being advertised for bid in late October 2012 and
starting construction in January 2013.
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There is no cost to adopt this resolution. The cost will come later with the
Cost: construction contract.
Recommended Action: Approval
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