HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 16987: AUTHORIZE RFQ FOR A/E FIRM FOR 3417 57TH STREET PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
COUNCIL ACTION MEMO
TO John A. Comeaux, P.E., Acting City Manager
FROM Ross E. Blackketter, P.E., Director of Public Works
SUBJECT P.R. #16987 — Authorize RFQ for A/E Firm for 3417 57 Street
DATE 11 April 2012
RECOMMENDATION:
I recommend that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 16987, authorizing
advertising for Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) for an Architectural /Engineering (A /E) firm for
design of the renovations and improvements to the property located at 3417 57 Street.
BACKGROUND:
In concert with the PAEDC, the City is in receipt of an Economic Development Administration
(EDA) grant for the renovations and construction of improvements for the property located at
3417 57 Street. An Architectural /Engineering (A/E) firm is needed to provide for the design
and construction administration of this project. The EDA is requiring that the RFQ process be
followed to obtain this professional service.
BUDGETARY /FISCAL EFFECT:
None.
EMPLOYEE /STAFF EFFECT:
None.
SUMMARY
I recommend that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 16987, authorizing
advertising for Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) for an Architectural /Engineering (A/E) firm for
design of the renovations and improvements to the property located at 3417 57 Street.
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Ross E. Blackketter, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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P.R. No. 16987
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISING FOR REQUESTS
FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR AN ARCHITECTURAL /ENGINEERING
FIRM FOR DESIGN OF THE RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS
TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3417 57 STREET.
WHEREAS, in concert with the Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation,
the City is in receipt of a grant from the Economic Development Administration (EDA)
for the renovations and improvements to the property located at 3417 57 Street; and,
WHEREAS, the services of an Architectural /Engineering firm are needed for the
design and construction administration of this project; and,
WHEREAS, the EDA is requiring that the City advertise for Requests for
Qualifications (RFQs) to hire an A/E firm for this professional service; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR:
THAT, the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct; and,
THAT, Public Works and Purchasing are authorized to advertise for Requests for
Qualifications for an Architectural /Engineering firm to provide design and construction
phase services for the renovations and improvements to the property located at 3417
57 Street; and,
THAT, a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of
the City Council.
P.R. No. 16987
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READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this the day of , A.D. 2012
at a meeting of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor:
Councilmembers:
Noes:
Mayor
Attest: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Sherri Bellard Valecia T Zeno
City Secretary City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
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John A. Comeaux, P.E. Ross E. Blackketter, P.E.
Acting City Manager Director of Public Works
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Shawna Tubbs, CPPO
Purchasing Manager
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