Title
Approving a resolution authorizing the competitive sealed proposal procurement method for the construction of the Trail Gap Improvements projects associated with the 2020 General Obligation Bond Program, and delegating authority to use said method in accordance with the Texas Government Code.
Summary
As the design of the Trail Improvements Project developed, the City’s General Consultant (GC), Design Consultant, and Staff determined that the Competitive Sealed Proposal (CSP) procurement method should be used for selecting a construction contractor instead of the traditional design, bid, build (Hard Bid) procurement method which requires selection based only on the lowest responsible bidder. While price is always important, the CSP process allows the City to make the best value determination based on the criteria deemed appropriate due to the nature of the implementation of the Trail Improvements.?
The Texas Local Government Code SUBCHAPTER B. COMPETITIVE BIDDING OR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS REQUIRED by Sec. 252.021. COMPETITIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR PURCHASES. (a) Before a municipality may enter into a contract that requires an expenditure of more than $50,000 from one or more municipal funds, the municipality must:
(1) comply with the procedure prescribed by this subchapter and Subchapter C for competitive sealed bidding or competitive sealed proposals;
(b) A municipality may use the competitive sealed proposal procedure for the purchase of goods or services, including high technology items and insurance.
(c) The governing body of a municipality that is considering using a method other than competitive sealed bidding must determine before notice is given the method of purchase that provides the best value for the municipality. The governing body may delegate, as appropriate, its authority under this subsection to a designated representative. If the competitive sealed proposals requirement applies to the contract, the municipality shall consider the cr...
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