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Authorization of the issuance of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for architectural services for the planning and design of fire department bond-funded facilities and negotiating contract terms with selected firm(s).
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Summary:
It is necessary to solicit the architectural services in connection with the design and construction oversight of fire department bond-funded projects as approved during the May 1, 2021 election Proposition B.
This solicitation is pursuant to the Texas Professional Services Procurement Act, which regulates the procurement of professional services including engineering, architectural services and land surveying, etc. This is a two-step process. First, the most highly qualified provider is selected on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualifications. Fees cannot be considered in the first step of the process. Second, negotiations are conducted toward a contract at a fair and reasonable price. If a satisfactory contract cannot be negotiated with that provider, the next most highly qualified provider is selected and so on with the same process until an agreement is reached.
Attached is the proposed Request for Qualifications (RFQ) document.
Fiscal/Budgetary Impact:
Funding will come from the voter-approved General Obligation Bonds.
Recommended action
Authorize the issuance of the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and subsequent negotiations.