HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-021-03/06/2007-AUTHORIZING AN EXEMPTION TO THE COMPETITIVE PROCESS FOR THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ALLE RESOLUTION 2007-021
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 ALLER-LINGLE ARCHITECTS
TO COMPLETE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES OF THE DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION PHASES OF THE SOUTHEAST BRANCH LIBRARY
WHEREAS,Aller-Lingle Architects has an existing work order agreement with the City for
miscellaneous design services costing up to $50,000; and
WHEREAS,Aller-Lingle Architects has successfully completed the phase one design of the
Southeast Library Project; and
WHEREAS,the Purchasing Agent has determined that Aller-Lingle Architects has extensive
knowledge and direct experience on the Southeast Library Project and offers the best opportunity
for continuity and streamlining between the phase one design and completed construction; 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,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 a design firm; and
WHEREAS, the cost to have Aller-Lingle Architects complete design services through
construction is ONE HUNDRED NINETY-ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS
($191,300); 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) requires 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 purchase of design and construction services in the amount of ONE HUNDRED
NINETY-ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($191,300) from Aller-Lingle
Architects for the construction of the Southeast Library Project as an exemption to the City's
competitive procurement requirements, is hereby approved:
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Co of the City of Fort C lins this 6th
day of March, A.D. 2007.
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Mayo
ATTEST:
City Clerk