HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2008-R0308 - Construction Bidding Guidelines - 08_28_2008Resolution No. 2008-R0308
August 28, 2008
Item No. 5.4
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Local Government Code of the State of Texas provides at
Section 271.114(a) that the governing body of municipalities considering a construction
contract using a method specified by Sec. 271.113(a) other than by traditional
competitive bidding must, before advertising, determine which method provides the best
value for the governmental entity; and
WHEREAS, Section 252.021(b) provides that the competitive sealed proposal
procedure may be used for the purchase of goods and services, including high technology
items and insurance; and
WHEREAS, Sections 271.114(a) further provides that such determination of
which alternative method to use (such as Construction Manager -Agent; Construction
Manager -at -Risk; or Design -Build) may be delegated by the governing body to a
designated representative; and
WHEREAS, Section 252021(c) provides that use of alternative purchasing
methods other than the competitive sealed bidding process requires a best value
determination, which may be delegated by the governing body to a designated
representative; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it to be in the best interest of the citizens of
the City of Lubbock to expedite the performance of City business by granting the City
Manager or her designated representative authority to determine the method which will
provide the best value for the City for any alternative method of bidding other than
traditional competitive bidding; NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
SECTION 1. THAT the City Manager of the City of Lubbock or her designated
representative is hereby authorized pursuant to Sections 252.021 and 271.114, Local
Government Code, to determine which alternative method of purchasing other than
traditional competitive bidding will provide the best value for the City of Lubbock.
SECTION 2. THAT Resolution No. 2002-R0543 is hereby repealed and shall be
of no further force and effect.
Passed by the City Council this 28th day of August , 2008.
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TOM ARTIN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Rebecca daria, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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Lee n Dumbauld, City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Don Vandiver, Assistant City
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December 2, 2002