Item 4HItem No. 4H Approve Resolution No. 09-004 Authorizing the selection of the construction manager at risk method of delivery for construction of the DPS North Training facility
Jim C. Blagg
Purpose
Why are we doing this?
What are the advantages of this approach?
Next steps
Why are we doing this?
Local Government Code Section 273.113 sets forth procurement requirements
Construction manager at risk method is being used at the DPS Headquarters and it has proven to be very beneficial to the City
Advantages
Centralizes the entire operation under a single contract
Allows the architect and construction manager at risk to work together
Gives the client a guaranteed maximum price and coordinates all subcontract work
Ensures a construction manager with a strong allegiance to the City
Enhances transparency because all costs and fees are in the open, which diminishes adversarial relationships
Advantages
1st published advertisement of RFP February 07, 2009 (Saturday)
RFP Release February 10, 2009 (Tuesday)
2nd published advertisement of RFP February 14, 2009 (Saturday)
Pre-Submittal Conference February 17, 2009 (Tuesday)
RFP Submittal Deadline March 02, 2009 (Monday, 3:00 pm)
RFP OPENING DATE March 04 2009 (Wednesday)
Notification of Short-List March 10, 2009 (Tuesday)
Short-List Interviews, Final Selection March 13, 2009 (Friday)
Notify Finalist March 17, 2009 (Tuesday)
CCPDB Review/Approval of Selection Committee Recommendation
and CMA Contract April 14, 2009 (Tuesday)
City Council Review/Approval of CMA and Contract May 05, 2009 (Tuesday)
It is anticipated that the project will begin with construction activities in the year late 2009/early 2010.
Next Steps
Questions?
Jim C. Blagg
817.748.8601