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#22-02 - Amending Chapter 2.80, Section 2.80.075, Titled Open Market Purchases/Procurement. Second Reading. Adoption.
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SUBMITTED BY: Mark Detter, City Manager
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Approve Ordinance #22-02 amending Chapter 2.80 of Valdez Municipal Code.
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SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The following revisions are recommended to facilitate current initiatives related to housing development, as well as codify process in response to scenarios that have been encountered by Staff. All changes are additions to section 2.80.075 Open Market Purchases.
I. Contractual services for infrastructure, including required facilities set forth in VMC 16.20.020, pursuant to an agreement for the development of housing. Work completed under such agreements must satisfy applicable public construction contract payment requirements under state and federal law.
J. Contractual services where the competitive bidding process has failed to yield responsive bids or proposals.
K. Contractual services provided subject to a services agreement for unanticipated maintenance, alterations, and repairs for city facilities that are not part of a planned CIP or Major Maintenance Project where the underlying services agreement provides that compensation shall not exceed $40,000.
Addition "I" specifically relates to the expedient use of City resources when assisting with the construction of infrastructure adjacent to new subdivisions. This scenario may not necessarily be employed in every case but is a viable solution to scheduling, interference, and compliance issues related to near proximity infrastructure work associated with housing development.
Addition "J" is necessary as there is no specific provision to satisfy procurement following the failure of the competitive bidding process. This situation has occurred more than once in the last 24 months.
Addition "K" codifies the ...
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