HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-020-03/06/2007-AUTHORIZING AN EXEMPTION TO THE COMPETITIVE PROCESS FOR THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH BAYER RESOLUTION 2007-020
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AUTHORIZING AN EXEMPTION TO THE COMPETITIVE PROCESS FOR THE CITY
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH BAYER PROPERTIES
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTHEAST BRANCH LIBRARY
WHEREAS, Bayer Properties has agreed to construct a branch library on the second floor of one of
the buildings at their Front Range Village Development; and
WHEREAS, City staff has determined that savings of approximately$2,200,000 will be realized by
partnering with Bayer Properties for the construction of a 16,000 square foot branch library located over retail
space planned for the Front Range Village, located near the intersection of Harmony and Ziegler Roads; and
WHEREAS,the Purchasing Agent has determined that Bayer Properties offers the best opportunity
to construct the Southeast Branch Library at a substantial savings; and
WHEREAS, if the City wishes to take advantage of the cost savings of partnering with Bayer
Properties there is not sufficient time to initiate and complete a new competitive selection process for the
construction of the exterior shell of the Southeast Branch Library; and
WHEREAS,the estimated cost to have Bayer Properties construct the exterior shell of the Southeast
Branch Library is approximately ONE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS($1,500,000);
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 8-161(d)(1)(b) of the Code of the City of Fort Collins authorizes
Council to approve an exemption to the competitive process when, although there exists more than one
responsible source, a competitive process cannot reasonably be used or, if used,will result in a substantially
higher cost to the City, will otherwise injure the City's financial interests or will substantially impede the
City's administrative functions or the delivery of services to the public; and
WHEREAS,the Purchasing Agent has submitted the required written justification to the City Manager
for approval; and
WHEREAS,the City Manager has reviewed and concurred in that determination for this procurement;
and
WHEREAS, Section 8-161(d)(3) required approval of this purchasing method by the City Council
for items costing more than ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($100,000).
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
that the construction of the exterior shell of the Southeast Library at Front Range Village by Bayer Properties
in an amount up to ONE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,500,000) is approved
as an exemption to the City's competitive procurement requirements.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins this 6th day of
March, A.D. 2007.
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