Report Prepared by: Craig J. Cornwell City Attorney
Title
SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Adopting the City of Merced Alternative Delivery Procurement Policy
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adopting a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Adopting the City of Merced Alternative Delivery Procurement Policy to provide the ability to use Design-build, Progressive design-build, and/or Construction manager at-risk, project delivery procurements for up to five (5) public works projects per Fiscal Year, a total which may be adjusted by future action of the City Council.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2024-64, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Adopting the City of Merced Alternative Delivery Procurement Policy; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to conditions other than as recommended by staff; or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Continue to a future meeting.
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200.
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 1100.7
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 1109
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2023-24 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
The City, as a California Charter City, pursuant to California Public Contract Code Section 1100.7, possesses the authority to exempt itself from the requirements of the California Public Contract Code. City Charter Section 200 states the City shall have the power to exercise any and all rights, powers and privileges stated in the Charter, granted or prescribed by any law of the State, or by other lawful authority, or which a municipal corporation might or could exercise under the Constitution of the State of California.
City Charter Section 1109, requires every public works project exceeding $50,000, adjust annually beginning in July 1, 2008, for the construction or improveme...
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