Presenter/Contact
Presenter
Jennifer Cain, Capital Projects Manager
Contact Info
(830) 221-4646 - jcain@nbtexas.org
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SUBJECT:
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Approval of the Construction Manager at Risk project delivery method for the New Braunfels Police Department Repairs Project to provide the best value to the City.
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BACKGROUND / RATIONALE:
Due to Hurricane Harvey, the Police Department sustained damages that require significant repairs. City staff recommends the Construction Manager at Risk delivery method (CMR) as the procurement method for the contract to construct this project.
The CMR method allows the City to evaluate the most qualified construction managers and bring them on during design process to provide the best value for the project. The evaluation of the qualifications received by City staff will be presented to City Council for direction regarding the approval of a contract for pre-construction services.
ADDRESSES A NEED/ISSUE IN A CITY PLAN OR COUNCIL PRIORITY:
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Yes |
City Plan/Council Priority: |
Strategic Priorities: (Infrastructure) - Continue an ongoing program of infrastructure construction and maintenance. |
FISCAL IMPACT:
The City can support the reconstruction costs for the New Braunfels Police Department by utilizing funds designated for municipal court renovations budgeted in FY 2017/18 and fund balance for the remaining costs.
If the City receives Claim funds from the FEMA and/or its property insurance, they will supplant the City fund balance.
Recommendation
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the Construction Manager at Risk project delivery method for the New Braunfels Police Department Repairs Project to provide the best value to the City.