Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Approving Qualified Firms to Provide On Call Roadway Professional Services and On Call Utility Professional Services, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Agreements for Professional Services
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Operational Excellence
(2B: Balance available resources to accommodate the growth and maintenance needs of the city)
MEETING DATE: September 17, 2024
DEPARTMENT: Development Services/Engineering
CONTACT: Blake Sills, CIP Manager (Engineering)
Katie McKenzie, CIP Manager (Engineering)
Mindy Smith, Assistant Procurement Services Manager (Procurement Services)
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
* Approval of Resolution.
ITEM SUMMARY:
* This Resolution approves qualified firms to provide on-call roadway professional services and on-call utility professional services and authorizes the City Manager to enter into contracts with these firms within the guidelines of City of McKinney Procurement Policy.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* The City of McKinney utilizes on-call professional services contracts to efficiently carry out various projects by utilizing qualified professionals with the capabilities to support the city.
* State law specifically exempts contracts for professional services from competitive bidding requirements per Texas Local Government Code ? 252.022(a)(4).
* The City of McKinney issued a request for qualifications (RFQ) for on-call roadway professional services (24-46RFQ) and on-call utility professional services (24-47RFQ) beginning April 7, 2024.
* Legal notices for the solicitations were publically published in a local newspaper on April 21, 2024, and April 28, 2024. In addition, all RFQ's were posted on the City of McKinney Online eBid Procurement Portal and invitations for each RFQ were sent to registered eBid vendors (within specific categories matching the services/work requested).
* A total of 962 suppliers were notified (including 78 HUB notifications) for 24-46RFQ and ...
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