REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JENNIFER K. CLARK, AICP, HDFP, Director
Planning and Development Department
BY: MELISSA J. ALMAGUER, Parking Division Manager
Planning and Development Department
SUBJECT
Title
Approve use of Fresno Municipal Code Section 4-502(d), Design Build Qualification Method of procurement for automation and video surveillance at the City of Fresno Parking Garages.
Body
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends City Council approve the use of Fresno Municipal Code (FMC) Section 4-502, Design Build Qualification Method of procurement for automation and video surveillance at the City of Fresno Parking Garages.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The successful execution of City of Fresno Parking Division's automation and video surveillance at City of Fresno Parking Garages is based on obtaining cost and schedule certainty. Delivering the automation and video surveillance of City of Fresno Parking Garages on time and within budget are critical due to the financial capability of the Parking Division. In addition, automation and video surveillance parking work is very complex and requires highly specialized knowledge and experience to successfully implement. The Design Build Qualification Method of procurement, commonly known in the industry as Progressive Design Build, will provide the best opportunity to successfully execute these projects, which are key to growing the Parking Division in a fiscally responsible manner. This procurement process will allow the Parking Division to define goals and select the best design-build teams to meet those goals through a solicitation process based on qualifications, capabilities, and experience. Utilizing this competitive procurement method, the design-build team will be selected to work collaboratively with all stakeholders early in the life of the Project providing the Parking Division with a design and guaranteed maximum price (GMP) prior to committing to a construction contract. This approach takes advanta...
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