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 7, 2021
DEPARTMENT: Development Services/Engineering
CONTACT: Nick Ataie, Engineering CIP Manager (Engineering)
Mindy Smith, Buyer II (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 (21-41RFQ) and on-call utility professional services (21-42RFQ) beginning April 11, 2021.
* Legal notices for the solicitations were publically published in a local newspaper on April 11, 2021, and April 18, 2021. 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 1,435 suppliers were notified (including 106 HUB notifications) for 21-41RFQ and a total of 1,423 suppliers (including 104 HUB notification...
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