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Meeting Date:	08/13/2018
Solicitation for New Construction and Design of Building for Constable Pct. 4
Submitted for:	Joe Lopez	Submitted By:	Joe Lopez
Department:	Purchasing

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit formal Requests for Qualifications for the design and construction of a building for the Office of Constable Precinct 4 in accordance with the Texas Government Code, Chapter 2269; Section 2269.303 (Contracts for Buildings: Design Build) and further authorize the designation of the Webb County Engineer to act as the County's representative for the duration of the project in accordance with Section 2269.305 (Use of Architect or Engineer as Independent Representative). [Requested by Commissioners Court]

Issue: Currently Webb County is paying $3,161.00 monthly to lease office space for Constable Pct. 4. Annually it totals $37,932.00. Webb County is planning to secure funding for this building through future bond series funds. In addition, Webb County has property available behind the JP Pct. 4 Building for this project. Eliminating the expense of purchasing property for this project. The old Constable Building on Del Mar is City of Laredo property.

Solution: Authorize the public solicitation to secure qualified design build firms who can design and construct a new Constable Pct. 4 building.

Results: Secure qualified proposals for the Courts consideration of award under the Design Build Delivery Method.

Background:

None

Previous Court Action:

None

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	Bond Series 2018
Funding Source:	Bond Series 2018
Balance:	TBD
Financial Impact:
Funding is programmed under future Bond Series 2018. Only advertising expense required at this time. Paid by Purchasing Department Budget.