Item 4H AudioHonorable Mayor and members of the City council. Item xxx is a request for the
Council to authorize the selection of the construction manager at risk as the
delivery method for the construction of the DPS North Training facility and for the
Council to delegate to the City Manager the authority to determine on future
projects the construction delivery method permitted under Local Government
Code Chapter 271, Subchapter H, that provides the best value to the City.
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This item is aligned with our Focus Area of Quality Development and the
Strategic Corporate Objective of Providing attractive and unique spaces
for the enjoyment of personal interests.
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Tonight we want to cover two key points related to this resolution.
Why are we doing this and What are the advantages of this approach.
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The Local Government Code Section 273.113 sets forth procurement
requirements for the construction of facilities and provides for a number
of methods that a local government can chose for that construction. Along
with competitive bidding, other choices include; competitive sealed
proposals, design-build contract, construction manager or a job order for
small repairs. Section 271.114 (a) requires the “governing body . . .
considering a construction contract other than competitive bidding must,
before advertising, determine which method provides the best value for
the governmental entity. The governing body may, as appropriate,
delegate its authority under this section to a designated representative.”
Construction manager at risk method used at the DPS Headquarters and it Construction manager at risk method used at the DPS Headquarters and it
has proven to be very beneficial to the Cityhas proven to be very beneficial to the City
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It allows the City to choose the construction manager at risk before the
design stage is complete. The construction manager at risk is chosen
based on qualifications, and then the entire operation is centralized under
a single contract. The architect and construction manager at risk work
together in order to cultivate and assay the design. By hiring the
construction manager at risk during the design phase, early coordination
is possible, which can potentially increase the speed of the project and
strengthen coordination between the architect and the construction
manager at risk
Then, the construction manager at risk gives the City a guaranteed
maximum price, and coordinates all subcontract work. Cost savings can
be realized in a number of ways.
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. Since the City hires the construction manager based on qualifications, it
ensures a construction manager with a strong allegiance to the City,
because their business relies on references and repeat work.
Finally, transparency is enhanced, because all costs and fees are in the
open, which diminishes adversarial relationships between components
working on the project, while at the same time eliminating bid shopping.
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. Since the City hires the construction manager based on qualifications, it
ensures a construction manager with a strong allegiance to the City,
because their business relies on references and repeat work.
Finally, transparency is enhanced, because all costs and fees are in the
open, which diminishes adversarial relationships between components
working on the project, while at the same time eliminating bid shopping.
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