R-01-11-08-14D5 - 11/8/2001RESOLUTION NO. R- 01- 11- 08 -14D5
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, and
WHEREAS, the City of Round Rock is considering using an
alternative method other than competitive bidding in entering into
a construction contract for the McConico Building, and
WHEREAS, the statute requires that a project -by- project
determination must be made as to which 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 proposals for
construction services," and
WHEREAS, Texas Local Government Code, Section 271.114(a)
mandates 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
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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 5271.114(a),
the Council has determined that "competitive sealed proposals for
construction services" is the delivery method which provides the
best value for the City for construction of the McConico Building.
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 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 8th day of November, 2001.
A TEST:
CHRISTINE R. MARTINEZ, City Sec
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ROBERT A. STLUKA, J ., Mayor
City of Round Rock, Texas
tary
DATE: November 2, 2001
SUBJECT: City Council Meeting — November 8, 2001
ITEM: 14.D.5. Consider a resolution determining that "competitive sealed
proposals for construction services" is the delivery method, which
provides the best value for the City for construction of the McConico
Building. This is in accordance with Texas Local Government Code
§271.114.
Resource: Jim Nuse, Public Works Director
Larry Madsen, Construction Manager
History: Effective September 1, 2001, Texas Local Government Code §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 proposals for
construction services." Section 271.114(a) mandates 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 govemmental
entity."
Funding:
Cost: N/A
Source of funds: N/A
Outside Resources: N/A
Impact /Benefit: This process will be a more efficient way to deliver a building.
Public Comment: N/A
Sponsor: N/A