AGENDA DATE: 4/17/2024
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Biscuit Run Maintenance Facility Design-Build Procurement
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Consider the use of the Design-Build method of procurement for the construction of the Biscuit Run Park Maintenance Facility
ITEM TYPE: Consent Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Rosenberg, Bessette, Stewart, Abplanalp
PRESENTER (S): Blake Abplanalp
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: The County's Purchasing Manual Chapter 27, Design-Build Procedures, outlines the procedures for all departments, agencies, and institutions of the County for the procurement, as well as the administration of, Design-Build contracts. A Design-Build contract is an agreement between the County and another party in which the party contracting with the public body agrees to both design and build the structure, roadway, or other item specified in the agreement. In accordance with the procedures contained within the Purchasing Manual, the County may contract to secure Design-Build projects on the basis of either a fixed price or a not-to-exceed price. County staff are authorized to use competitive negotiation to procure Design-Build contracts if it determines, in advance and in writing, that the more standard practice of Design-Bid-Build is either not practicable or not fiscally advantageous to the public.
Prior to taking any action to pursue the Design-Build method of procurement, staff must submit a written determination letter to the Board of Supervisors stating the reasons why the Design-Bid-Build procurement method is not practicable or not fiscally advantageous, and must request authorization from the Board to utilize the Design-Build procurement method.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Quality of Life - Encourage a vibrant community with economic and recreational opportunities that serve all community members.
DISCUSSION: Staff request authorization to utilize the Design-Build method of procurement for the Bis...
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