REPORT TO THE CITY OF FRESNO CAPITAL PROJECTS OVERSIGHT BOARD
May 7, 2018
FROM: SCOTT MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
BY: ROBERT N. ANDERSEN, PE, Assistant Director
Public Works Department
BILL HERR, Construction Manager
Public Works Department, Construction Management Division
SUBJECT
Title
Approve proposed Ordinance replacing Section 4-104 of the Fresno Municipal Code and Rescinding Resolution No. 2003-130, Relating to Debarment
Body
RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends the proposed Ordinance replacing Section 4-104 of the Fresno Municipal Code and Rescinding Resolution 2003-130, Relating to Debarment.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In order to promote integrity in the City's contracting processes and protect the public interest, the City only conducts business with responsible bidders and contractors. Section 4-104 of the Fresno Municipal Code, which pertains to debarment procedures, is being recommended by staff for replacement in order to improve the delivery of construction projects for the community. Debarment refers to an action taken by the City which prohibits a bidder or contractor being able to bid, propose, receive a contract award or perform work on a City contract for a defined period of time. The recommended changes to the ordinance would set forth the grounds for debarment and suspension, provide clear procedures for notifications to bidders or contractors, and improve the process for appeals and hearings related to debarment by incorporating the recently established Capital Projects Oversight Board into the process.
BACKGROUND
At the present time, Section 4-104 of the Fresno Municipal Code states that "any bidder for a city contract who has been determined by the Council to be non-responsible may be debarred in accordance with a resolution adopted by Council establishing procedures and requirements for debarment. Such procedures shall include a right to appeal from a determination for debarment pursuant to Chapter 1, Ar...
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